Budget Laptop <R3000

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d7e7r7

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Hi Guys,

Can anyone recommend a cheapish (not more than R3000) laptop?
My mom wants to get one for my father for Christmas, he only browses the net, checks emails, watches YouTube videos and skypes so it doesn't need to be super fast...

How is the HP 650 Series notebook? Esquire has one for R2799 excl VAT...

Thanks in advance
 
that's probably the cheapest you will get it.not saying id buy it, but it's the only notebook I know of for that price
 
As suggested in the other thread: Nexus 7 @ R2699 ex VAT might also do the job if he's not going to be typing heaps of email.
 
morkhans said:
As suggested in the other thread: Nexus 7 @ R2699 ex VAT might also do the job if he's not going to be typing heaps of email.
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Thanks for the suggestion, didn't see the other thread... The Nexus 7 imho is a bit too small and typing would be a difficulty....
 
d7e7r7 said:
Thanks for the suggestion, didn't see the other thread... The Nexus 7 imho is a bit too small and typing would be a difficulty....
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Then HP cheapie it is for you! :D

Both IC and HFC have a Lenovo G575 on sale for R2999. Windows 7 starter on both and I recall there being some limitation with Windows 7 starter.
 
morkhans said:
Then HP cheapie it is for you! :D

Both IC and HFC have a Lenovo G575 on sale for R2999. Windows 7 starter on both and I recall there being some limitation with Windows 7 starter.
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How does the AMD processor on the Lenovo compare to the HP's Intel processor?
 
It is small, fits perfectly in hand, screen quality better than in mainstream laptops. Bluetooth keyboard will solve typing if needed.
 
sajunky said:
It is small, fits perfectly in hand, screen quality better than in mainstream laptops. Bluetooth keyboard will solve typing if needed.
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Hadn't thought of a BT keyboard. Combine it with a dock to prop it up and you're set
 
d7e7r7 said:
How does the AMD processor on the Lenovo compare to the HP's Intel processor?
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They're more or less equal for the majority of tasks your father will do, so either one is fine. I'd go with the Lenovo, personally, the AMD graphics is much better and handles things like video much more amicably, especially if your dad decides to see something in HD.
 
morkhans said:
Hadn't thought of a BT keyboard. Combine it with a dock to prop it up and you're set
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Still a it's 7" screen vs a 15" screen... Remember, it's not for me, it's for my father ;)

morkhans said:
Quick google suggests Intel is the better bet, but the AMD is less power hungry so you'll get a bit more out of the battery.

http://compare-processors.com/intel-celeron-b820-vs-amd-e-350/5806/
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Ok great thanks, battery not that important so Intel it will be...
 
3k is going to be a painful experience...even for browsing. Esp since the 3k jobs come with an OS that is loaded with crap & no way to get a clean install.
 
HavocXphere said:
3k is going to be a painful experience...even for browsing. Esp since the 3k jobs come with an OS that is loaded with crap & no way to get a clean install.
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You can get a clean install. First step is to make recovery DVD's using the builtin tool just in case you need to recover to factory default. Then install Windows 7 using a OEM/Retail Windows 7 DVD. Any SKU DVD will work because all the editions are on the same DVD. Choose any edition to install and get the correct OEM SLP Key and Certificate for your brand. Then install all required drivers and software.

OEM SLP Keys:
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/10370-Windows-7-OEM-SLP-Key-Collection

OEM Certificates:
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/th...ection/page105?p=514521&viewfull=1#post514521

Install certificate (open a admin command prompt or paste it in "run"):
slmgr -ilc C:\NAME.xrm-ms

Install key:
slmgr -ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
 
d7e7r7 said:
The OS is not a problem ;):twisted:
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Still...my mom has one of those 3k jobs. Since I'm the family tech I occasionally need to do some simple admin task on it. Its painful bru...

If you can spare the budget throw in a 600 buck ssd...that'll help things immensely.

vinodh said:
You can get a clean install. First step is to make recovery DVD's using the builtin tool just in case you need to recover to factory default. Then install Windows 7 using a OEM/Retail Windows 7 DVD. Any SKU DVD will work because all the editions are on the same DVD. Choose any edition to install and get the correct OEM SLP Key and Certificate for your brand. Then install all required drivers and software.

OEM SLP Keys:
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/10370-Windows-7-OEM-SLP-Key-Collection

OEM Certificates:
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/th...ection/page105?p=514521&viewfull=1#post514521

Install certificate (open a admin command prompt or paste it in "run"):
slmgr -ilc C:\NAME.xrm-ms

Install key:
slmgr -ipk XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX
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Many thanks bru. Same for other win editions I assume (Vista specifically :sick:)?
 
HavocXphere said:
Still...my mom has one of those 3k jobs. Since I'm the family tech I occasionally need to do some simple admin task on it. Its painful bru...

If you can spare the budget throw in a 600 buck ssd...that'll help things immensely.


Many thanks bru. Same for other win editions I assume (Vista specifically :sick:)?
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Vista works the same. You just need the matching certificates and keys. You cannot use the certificates and keys from Windows 7. XP works differently. It uses OEM BIOS files for the install CD/DVD and a SLP marker in the BIOS.
 
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