Should I get New laptop?! And what model? where?

LHappyQuokkaFreo on 20/10/2013 - 16:22

Hi guys just wanted your advise and knowledge, please :-)
I have an old Dell d520 that I bought in 2007. I also have an iPad but I still use the notebook a lot with Microsoft office and occasionally videos and pictures but I am in the internet all the time too. So, there is nothing wrong with it but the battery has died 3 years ago. I was wondering if I wanted to be update with modern times, what should I go to? What OS? What brand? And for a OZBARGAIN price please :-)
Thanks
Ronaldo

Computing

Comments

  • ozhunter on 20/10/2013 - 17:15
    +5

    Telling us your budget and preferred screen size would be a good start.

  • aussieaubs on 20/10/2013 - 18:57
    +1

    but really - just go to centrecom or office works and buy a brand name HP or asus laptop for $400 - see their website and sign up for their deals newsletter….

    thread closed ;)

    • scrimshaw on 20/10/2013 - 20:21
      +1

      Or sign up to MSY's newsletters. They actually have good deals from time to time.

      OP, try this?
      Acer V5-431P, 4GB RAM, Pentium Dual Core P997, with touchscreen + 1 yr accidental damage cover
      $409 after $69 Cashback
      http://www.onlinecomputer.com.au/product_info.php?products_i…

      Do note this is a 'ultrabook' class notebook, and as such the performance of the CPU isn't exactly crash hot. If you want something with a bit more CPU grunt, you'd be looking at something a little heavier and thicker.
      Pick anything you like from http://www.msy.com.au/Parts/notebook.pdf

      I highly recommend an SSD (do a search on Ozbargain for special deals), if you want to get up to date with technology, the SSD is one of the best investments you can make.

      • morpheu on 21/10/2013 - 01:21

        not bad for the price but the 1yr accident cover ended 31 August

  • HappyQuokkaFreo on 21/10/2013 - 00:01

    Hi Guys
    thank you for your comments. I really do know where to start but if I can get something like scrimshaw suggests that is pretty good. I travel a lot and a thin computer would suit me best but with a bugdet of 600 max.
    Thanks

    • scrimshaw on 21/10/2013 - 07:50

      Try the ASUS Ultralight X502CA-XX004H if you want a 15 inch, but lighter notebook. I think it measures 0.9 inches in thickness, so this is great for traveling.

      costs $485 (read the PDF document)
      http://www.msy.com.au/Parts/notebook.pdf

  • hoppin on 21/10/2013 - 14:41

    The Ultralight X502CA-XX004H is tempting. I noticed it has "OnBoard Memory", does that mean no slots for upgrade?

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