Dr Diamond 407 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Can anyone recommend a laptop, mid range, general use for work. Presenting PowerPoint, email, watching netflix, memes, some light video editing perhaps? So far looking at acer 5, maybe an HP or a chrome book. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk tronic44 and GazzaGarratt 2 Chookes said:I absoloutely prefer it this way. You have overall more control. You can finish one guy off first, or all ten Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7566-laptop-recommendations/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
tronic44 3,642 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 How much you looking to spend? Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7566-laptop-recommendations/#findComment-125480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Diamond 407 Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 How much you looking to spend? Not sure500 max? Dont see the need for really high spec if I'm not running gamesSent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Chookes said:I absoloutely prefer it this way. You have overall more control. You can finish one guy off first, or all ten Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7566-laptop-recommendations/#findComment-125481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tronic44 3,642 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 4 hours ago, Dr Diamond said: Not sure 500 max? Dont see the need for really high spec if I'm not running games Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Will dig out some options for you tomorrow Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7566-laptop-recommendations/#findComment-125486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 11,055 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 £500 seems abit steep for something that is only needed for work type things and not gaming. I'd expect someone should be able to find something around £250/300 imo. 🤞 tronic44 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7566-laptop-recommendations/#findComment-125490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tronic44 3,642 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Acer Extensa 2540 15.6-inch Full HD Laptop (Intel Core i5-7200U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Home) Acer Extensa 2540 15.6-inch Full HD Laptop (Intel Core i5-7200U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Home): Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories WWW.AMAZON.CO.UK Huge range of Laptops with free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy Acer Extensa 2540... If you don’t mind a renewed laptop then this will be a good’un, pretty good price for an i7. HP EliteBook 840 G1 14-inch Ultrabook Laptop PC (Intel Core i7-4600U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, WiFi, WebCam, Windows 10 Professional 64-bit)(Renewed) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07VSZ9TSZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.mckEbYXB06VB Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7566-laptop-recommendations/#findComment-125512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Diamond 407 Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Cheers dude.Have you had an experience getting refurbed stuff before ?Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Chookes said:I absoloutely prefer it this way. You have overall more control. You can finish one guy off first, or all ten Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7566-laptop-recommendations/#findComment-125513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tronic44 3,642 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 I haven’t myself but have heard good things about getting them. Just means you can get better spec’d stuff for cheaper. They’ll do a complete clean and test but if you’re unsure in any way I’d just get a new one. Also the Acer 5 looks good 👍 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7566-laptop-recommendations/#findComment-125515 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tronic44 3,642 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 If you can afford it, I’d future proof yourself and get something a bit beefier, especially if you want to do some editing. CPU and ram is pretty important. Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7566-laptop-recommendations/#findComment-125516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Diamond 407 Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 CoolI'm also considering what Gaz said about not spending too much on something I only really want to play PowerPoint off of haha.I'll have another look at those suggested ones though, the HP spec looks good.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk tronic44 1 Chookes said:I absoloutely prefer it this way. You have overall more control. You can finish one guy off first, or all ten Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7566-laptop-recommendations/#findComment-125518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tronic44 3,642 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Have a good think about if you may want to do anything else in the future, always future proof yourself. Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7566-laptop-recommendations/#findComment-125519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Diamond 407 Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Ordered the elite book in the end. Will see how it looks when it arrives and make a decision.I had a think and decided that it might be better to have a more powerful machine as some of the image files I open can be around 300MB and I want to use graphics packages etcSent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Chookes said:I absoloutely prefer it this way. You have overall more control. You can finish one guy off first, or all ten Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7566-laptop-recommendations/#findComment-125684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddums 4,346 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 GazzaGarratt 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7566-laptop-recommendations/#findComment-125685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil bottle 9,766 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 [emoji28]Let's hope its good Lego.Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7566-laptop-recommendations/#findComment-125688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tronic44 3,642 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 53 minutes ago, Diddums said: I see you’ve upgraded Dave 😏 Plumbers Crack 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7566-laptop-recommendations/#findComment-125689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbers Crack 4,062 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Diddums said: Let’s hope it’s beer proof ! 😂😂😂😂 GazzaGarratt 1 Thanks to Capn_Underpants for the artwork Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7566-laptop-recommendations/#findComment-125697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Diamond 407 Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 So the refurbished on arrived.Looks brand new other than some minuscule cosmetic damage I had to go looking for.Can anyone suggest what I might check to ensure that it is not going to burn out or break on me ?It's from a MS certified refurbished, so I am assuming it has been looked at and upgraded to an adequate level.Is there anything anyone could suggest to check before deciding to keep it ? (Purchased online, can send back).Theres an invoice with it with a whole bunch of tests its passed but it is meaningless to me. I took the back case off and there is little dust and I cant see any discoloration or any suspect looking soldering or anything like that.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Chookes said:I absoloutely prefer it this way. You have overall more control. You can finish one guy off first, or all ten Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7566-laptop-recommendations/#findComment-125709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddums 4,346 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Does it come with a warranty? If so read properly. You're likely covered fine. Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7566-laptop-recommendations/#findComment-125711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Diamond 407 Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 One year warranty yes.Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk Chookes said:I absoloutely prefer it this way. You have overall more control. You can finish one guy off first, or all ten Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7566-laptop-recommendations/#findComment-125712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tronic44 3,642 Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Just use it like you would, a year is a decent amount of time. If it’s was going to break because it’s faulty it would be well within the year. Diddums 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7566-laptop-recommendations/#findComment-125719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddums 4,346 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 What Rachel says. If it's got a year warranty just use it as normal and it should be fine. If it doesn't fuck out within the first year I'd say you're good to go. Most refurbished stuff nowadays is fairly well done anyway. tronic44 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7566-laptop-recommendations/#findComment-125744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil bottle 9,766 Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 Put it on max load for 36 hours straight. If it doesn't blue screen, you've got a good 'un [emoji106][emoji848][emoji847]Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/7566-laptop-recommendations/#findComment-125769 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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