Credit crunch - best laptops under £300
I know it’s all a bit doom and gloom at the moment in the money department but what happens when you actually need to buy something?
Laptops may seem like an unaffordable luxury but if you’re a student or you run your own business or you just need soemthing that you can carry around with you, laptops are your best bet and you can get one for cheaper than you think.
We’ve set the bar at £300 and found some great deals. Here are the top ten most highly rated laptops under £300, rated by people who have actually bought them:
1. Asus EEE PC 4GB INT - £170
2. Advent 4211 - £230
3. Packard Bell MX37 T003 - £300
4. Toshiba Equium L350-10L - £300
5. Compaq CQ50100EM SI40 - £300
6. Toshiba Equium L300-146 - £300
7. Asus EEE PC 701 4G - £205
8. Asus EEE PC 701 8G - £205
9. EI Systems 1201 T23701G - £250
10. Acer As5633 - £300
So there we go. With prices as low as £170, you’re sure to find something. Asus EEE PCs are great to take anywhere because they’re so tiny, and I especially like all of the new colours they come in but they may take a bit of getting used to. A couple of the reviews from guys mention that the keys are a little difficult for them to type with. If they don’t sound like they’re for you, an extra 50 or so will get you the Advent 4211. It’s got some great reviews. Nuala from County Louth says:
“It’s just fantastic. The best money I ever spent. You can use it anywhere. I would’nt be without it”
And if online gaming’s your thing, Fiona from Wales says:
“Very small and lightweight. Speedy processor means not matter how many screens you’ve got open it doesnt slow. Would higly recommend for anyone looking for an internet laptop. I find it good for online gaming as the applications do not slow the computer even if palying several sites at once.”
If you’re after something stylish, go for the Compaq CQ50100EM SI40. Everyone raves about its design. But if you ask me, the Toshiba Equium L350-10L packs a whole lot into £300 and looks to be well worth the money.
So lots of bargains there and lots of different laptops to choose from. If you’ve come across any others, let us know.
Tags: acer, advent, asus, budget, compaq, credit crunch, eee pc, ei systems, laptop, packard bell, Toshiba
Blog posted on Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 at 10:39 am under Budget buys, Design, Laptops, What to buy. Leave a comment, or trackback from your own site.
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Jo Says:
October 29th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
And what’s more, if you’re a student or a member of staff in education, you could be eligible to buy your laptop under The National Notebook Agreement. Many manufacturers have signed up to this, including Toshiba, RM, Samsung and Dell. You could benefit from discounts, extended warranties and maintenance deals.
There’s more info here: http://notebook.procureweb.ac.uk but you need to access the website from your university or place of education for full access.