Haggis Veteran Posted July 10, 2014 Veteran Share Posted July 10, 2014 Hi Guys i am looking for a new laptop after mine smoked out last night looking on www.currys.co.uk budget of under ?800 i dont play much high end game but like to play older games been looking at this one is this decent can you show me better on there I want gigabit ethernet, 17" screen if possible, 8gb ram, hard drive does not matter as my ssd will go into it http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/hp-pavilion-17-e153sa-17-3-laptop-21865580-pdt.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Account no longer active) Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I like the look of the HP ENVY 17 series (don't own one though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger H. Veteran Posted July 10, 2014 Veteran Share Posted July 10, 2014 I think that's a good option that you picked. Was looking at the Lenovo G710 there but it's only 10/100??? :blink: - figured by now everything was 1Gbps min. http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/lenovo-g710-17-3-laptop-22071104-pdt.html I would say though for light gaming the HP you linked with the Intel GPU should be fine, especially for older games and you get to keep extra cash in your pocket. Then again there might be an Asus model out there with your name on it too or are your options only from Curry's? goretsky 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis Veteran Posted July 10, 2014 Author Veteran Share Posted July 10, 2014 I think that's a good option that you picked. Was looking at the Lenovo G710 there but it's only 10/100??? :blink: - figured by now everything was 1Gbps min. http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/lenovo-g710-17-3-laptop-22071104-pdt.html I would say though for light gaming the HP you linked with the Intel GPU should be fine, especially for older games and you get to keep extra cash in your pocket. Then again there might be an Asus model out there with your name on it too or are your options only from Curry's? i looked at that too the G710 and thought thats the one then i seen the 10/100 and it put me right off i have games like minecraft, tomb raider, duke nkuem etc which i think it will be fine for sticking with currys as i have a load of vouchers for them :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger H. Veteran Posted July 10, 2014 Veteran Share Posted July 10, 2014 Yeah, seems like the HP is your best bet from there then since nothing else seems worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Am I the only one who never recommends Hewlett CRAPard ? Unless its to someone who is an ass, then I tell them to get an HP knowing they will have problems :shifty: The Evil Overlord 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc302 Veteran Posted July 15, 2014 Veteran Share Posted July 15, 2014 Never had a real issue with Dell or hp tbh. Other than heat due to a poor performing fan, clogged up heat sink, or due rotted thermal paste or the occasional hard drive failure. Easy enough to fix or replace though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis Veteran Posted July 15, 2014 Author Veteran Share Posted July 15, 2014 my previous laptop was an HP it lasted 6 years including being dumped off a table onto a wooden floor more than 10 times lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 my previous laptop was an HP it lasted 6 years including being dumped off a table onto a wooden floor more than 10 times lol And that means what exactly ? I know you are not trying to suggest that because your 1 laptop lasted a while, that ALL of them will - so I guess you mentioned that for some other reason ? There is a reason HP is always @ the bottom of customer satisfaction. There is a reason they have more warranty repairs than almost all other manufacturers If you like HP - go for it - maybe you will get lucky again. Law of averages suggest you are more likely to have a problem with HP than with many other brands - wouldn't you want to lessen your chances of problems ? I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SledgeNZ Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 You certainly don't get value for money from Currys but if you have vouchers why not. Also, 1600x900 isn't going to look very good on a 17" screen. At least spend a bit more if possible and go for an HD screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis Veteran Posted July 15, 2014 Author Veteran Share Posted July 15, 2014 I have had a few laptops 2 * HP one last 5 years before i bought a new one (old one still works now as kids use it) and one that died recently after 6 years 1 * Acer screen died after 3 years keyboard was crap 1 * Sony hated it, sold it on So yeah two HP laptops lasted me 11 years and the old one is still running for the kids so gonna stick with HP on this occasion, if there was a better laptop for a good price then i would have got that one, i will stick to well known brands but apart from that i dont really care You certainly don't get value for money from Currys but if you have vouchers why not. Also, 1600x900 isn't going to look very good on a 17" screen. At least spend a bit more if possible and go for an HD screen. I use it for Internet little programming some older games work related stuff gimp and generally mucking about with no reason for an HD screen as wont be viewing movie or newer games that take advantage of it and the resolution is a little higher than my old laptop which was 17" and was perfectly fine It suits my needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compl3x Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Can I ask what you mean by "smoked out"? I personally like to make sure something is utterly F'd before investing in something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggers Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max22 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 I am trying to decide the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COKid Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 my previous laptop was an HP it lasted 6 years including being dumped off a table onto a wooden floor more than 10 times lol 10 times? I think you may be hitting the local pub a bit too often. :beer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot B. Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) I have a custom-built one from PCSpecialist on the way. I could choose all the components, meaning I choose not to pay for a Windows license (saved ?60) or not to include an optical drive (waste of weight, space and money).Intel Core i5-4210M8 GB DDR3-1600NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M (equal to GTX 285/GTX 460/R7 260)14" 1600x900 screen120GB Samsung 840 EVO SSD750GB WD Scorpio Black (7,200 RPM) HDD?613 (+ free delivery). Edited July 16, 2014 by Walid W. Edited to "Optical Drive" as per OP's request Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haggis Veteran Posted July 16, 2014 Author Veteran Share Posted July 16, 2014 10 times? I think you may be hitting the local pub a bit too often. :beer: Toddlers lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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