New computer

**imperial109** · #1 18-10-2010, 10:08 AM

Ok, I am thinking about getting a new computer (before the VAT rises come into force). Which do you think is better a laptop or a PC or apple v windows?

**Begbie** · #2 18-10-2010, 10:27 AM

I prefer a PC but my sister says that she would never buy another PC. I don't think that there is a right or wrong answer here. It's just down to personal preference.

**revolver** · #3 18-10-2010, 10:44 AM

Well a Windows PC will give you more value for money in terms of spec.

A mac will be the most expensive option in terms of getting a decent spec.

And a laptop is a laptop.

**deadlywill** · #4 18-10-2010, 11:38 AM

PC for me - Macs are nice but overpriced and underspeckd

**manUdave** · #5 18-10-2010, 08:11 PM

with PC you can update it. with a laptop what you buy is what you get.

**imperial109** · #6 19-10-2010, 09:45 AM

Cheers guys, well at least I know that I can rule out Apple. Need to think about a laptop or PC though. The mobility of a laptop would really come in handy but wouldn't mind the performance of a PC. Need to think it through.

**mike81** · #7 19-10-2010, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by manUdave

with PC you can update it. with a laptop what you buy is what you get.

Not true, RAM and hard drive are easy to upgrade.

Or wait for the Exo PC Slate, it has a Windows 7 backend skinned with their own UI. Can't wait to get my hands on one. Gonna kick the ass of the ipad.

http://www.exopc.com/

**jamjars** · #8 19-10-2010, 01:30 PM

i had a laptop for 3 years but decided earlier this year to buy a desktop and haven't looked back, you can get much higher spec for less then you would pay if you bought it on a laptop, the only downside is the mobility

**revolver** · #9 19-10-2010, 03:57 PM

Best of both worlds is to get a decent pc and a cheap laptop. Always depends on what you want it for?

Gaming, graphics, animation, and all that fun stuff will need a good pc. If you just wanna browse the net, use word and load your system with a truck load of porn then go for something a bit more expendable.

**imperial109** · #10 22-10-2010, 09:30 PM

So I have decided, it will be a laptop, the mobility of it would suit me a whole lot more.

But, when do I buy? Now, before the VAT rise in January, or wait till January and see if something comes up in the sales?

**KUBLA** · #11 22-10-2010, 09:34 PM

whats your budget

a decent netbook can be bought for around �200 (all i use these days) and the rest of the budget could go on a decent pc (desktop)

**imperial109** · #12 22-10-2010, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KUBLA

whats your budget

a decent netbook can be bought for around �200 (all i use these days) and the rest of the budget could go on a decent pc (desktop)

About �500-�600

**KUBLA** · #13 22-10-2010, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by imperial109

About �500-�600

id be tempted at a netbook and a desktop for that money

best of both worlds

**mike81** · #14 22-10-2010, 09:59 PM

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/161005

and

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/225756

Job done. Note the net top has HDMI out so streams will look sweet if you have a HD TV.