Question by FRED: I want to buy a laptop to replace my home computer I want to spend about 500 – 700 pounds?
I have seen a fujitsu siemans amilo pa 1510 for 699, it has
amd turion 64 x2 dual core processor 1.6ghz, processor cache 256kb. ram 2048mb, 120gb hard drive, rewriter – is this a good option – i have looked at other makes and i cant find anything similar with this spec in this price range. any help gratefully accepted – im a complete novice !!!!
I need it for home and to take to work for presentations – what do you mean by larger memory / memory upgrade – is this the RAM ? when I looked at others they were half or less am I looking at the wrong thing?
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Answer by johndarocker
what r pounds
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Hi I had a similar problem recently when I wanted to buy my Laptop, what I did was go to dell and they literally walked me through the whole system and I ended up having a laptop built for my needs , thsi saved me a lot of money as I mostly use my machine for excell and word applications. Happy hunting
Exactly why do you want to go with a laptop? They are more expensive, break easily, don’t last as long, more expensive to repair and more expensive to expand. A desktop is a better choice.
Pretty much any computer today will be good for a complete novice. If you are doing HIGH END graphics, you will need more. If you are doing some awesome high tech games, you will need more. But in general, stick with the “saving money” part.
For desktops, I like DELL. For laptops, I like Toshiba (but Dell laptops are no good).
The only thing that I don’t like about your fujitsu, is the RAM. You should expand it right away… you might as well get 1GB. Look up this system at http://www.coastmemory.com and see. Is this yours:
Fujitsu AMILO Pa 1510
System Specs
Type of system: Laptops
Bus Architecture: ExpressCard
Native OS: Windows XP Home Edition
CPU Type: AMD Turion 64 X2 or Sempron
Comments: ATI RS 485MC + SB460 Chipset
System Memory
Standard Memory: 256 MB (removable)
Maximum Memory: 2.0 GB
Maximum Expansion: 2 sockets
Comments: PC2-4200/5300 DDR2 SDRAM SODIMMs.
EDIT: Fred’s typo, RAM capacity is 2GB
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Hi Fred, across the Pond, are Ye? Welcome to the US Answers!
Laptop w/dual core CPU for $ 941.40 – $ 1317.95 USD.
The Fujitsu Siemans Amilo PA 1510 – GREAT DEAL! I took a look at the specs – very impressive Laptop with blazing speed!
AMD Turion 64 mobile technology is the most advanced family of simultaneous 32- and 64-bit Windows – compatible processors made for mobility uniquely optimized to deliver AMD 64 performance in thinner and lighter notebook designs with longer battery life, enhanced security, and compatibility with the latest wireless and graphics technologies, today and tomorrow.
http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_13909,00.html
-DUAL DOUBLE LAYER DVD
You can burn and watch DVD very easily with the Dual Double Layer DVD drive – when and wherever you want. Now it also allows you to pack a single disc with an incredible 8.5 GB of photos, video, music, files
-4-in-1 CARD READER
Multimedia connectivity
Our unique 4-in-1 flash card reader lets you instantly access music, photos and videos stored on four different types of memory cards. Just pop one in and you’re ready to watch, listen and enjoy. Supports SD, MS, MMC and MSPRO storage cards.
-SILENT MODE FUNCTIONALITY
Enjoy tranquility. Just click on your silent mode button and the fan noise is reduced distinctly by clocking down the processor speed and the graphic card. You will be able to dedicate your full attention to your work or enjoy listening to the music of your choice on your notebook in best and undisturbed quality.
You did your homework well, m’friend. If I wasn’t such a MACophobe, I’d get one!
Comet site:
http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/product.do?sku=337315&tab=specification#spec
If you saw it at TechHeads – it is no longer available!
http://www.techheads.eu/index.php?cPath=38&page=1&sort=5a
Fred, this Laptop set up AS IS will meet and even exceed all but the most rabid gamer’s computing needs! I think that only upgrade that I would get is a larger capacity hard drive. You can always upgrade later!
Fujitsu Siemans Amilo Pa 1510 site:
http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/home/products/notebooks/amilo_pa_1510.html