[Uglybob]

buying a new laptop but both have different specs. which is better, does anyone know

Samsung RV510 15.6 inch Notebook (Intel Celeron Dual Core T3500 2.13GHz, RAM 4GB, HDD 500GB, DVDSMDL, WLAN, Webcam, Windows 7 Home Premium) - Black/Silver

Acer Aspire 5742Z 15.6 inch Notebook ( Intel Pentium P6100, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD, DVD, Webcam, Wireless, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit) - Black

[bmstinton93]

Silver

[nade]

I don't know the difference between the CPU's, but would be worth checking and comparing their performance. Other than that, both specs seem almost identical. So only other thing i'd do is to try and have at look at both in a store/shop as they will have different keyboard.

[R94N]

I'm very surprised the Samsung doesn't have WiFi. Are you sure that's right?

[Ilovematt]

Silver

My thoughts too hahahahahahahaha but I have a black one

[nade]

I'm very surprised the Samsung doesn't have WiFi. Are you sure that's right?

I believe the "WLAN" means Wireless LAN for the Samsung.

I don't see that much of a difference between them, so Bob, I'd have a look at both and see if you prefer the looks/layout of either of them and go for it.

[Uglybob]

the acer is 379
the samsung is 399

[R94N]

I'm very surprised the Samsung doesn't have WiFi. Are you sure that's right?

I believe the "WLAN" means Wireless LAN for the Samsung.

Oh yeah. Oops. What a stupid thing for me to say.

[newsbeat]

The processors are getting a bit outdated now, but I would go for the Pentium. It is known as ‘Intel’s premium chip’, whereas Celeron is pretty basic. The newer ‘Intel i_ core’ processors are much better.
Out of the two, I would buy the Acer laptop. However, you may want to consider a Toshiba Satellite C660-10D. Similar in price, but is also a good make.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004K6MEN6/r ... B004K6MEN6

[Sidders]

I'd go for the Samsung, just because I've dealt with Acers and don't like them (the batteries don't last long). Having said this, I've never used a Samsung laptop, but they are a name I would like to think I could trust.

Posted from my new Fujitsu laptop

[Gaspode_The_Wonder_Dog]

Ok I need a webcam with a mic that works with Windows 7 and Skype please - any ideas? Cheap and one that wont trouble my tiny brain ta.

[bmstinton93]

For my webcam I use the EyeToy camera from my PS2 from ages ago

[R94N]

Ok I need a webcam with a mic that works with Windows 7 and Skype please - any ideas? Cheap and one that wont trouble my tiny brain ta.

I'd start with your brand/manufacturer first, then a model, because otherwise it gets too confusing. Too many different models. Acer and Samsung are kinda cheap brands...Dell are decent but probably not as cheap. Probably not the best to give advice; never bought a PC.

[Uglybob]

ive upped the stakes now
Acer Aspire 5742 15.6 inch Notebook ( Intel Core i3-370M, 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD, DVD, Webcam, Wireless, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit) - Black
processor is better and its 431
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-Notebook-i ... rid_pt_2_2

[dimtimjim]

Posted from my new Fujitsu laptop

My laptop is Fujitsu/Siemens too..... Although my laptop is a pain in the arse, as when I bought it I also wanted it for gaming so bought a massive 19" screen one, which is good when using it, but is very heavy so I often get a sweat on with it in transit.

[Sidders]

My laptop is Fujitsu/Siemens too..... Although my laptop is a pain in the arse, as when I bought it I also wanted it for gaming so bought a massive 19" screen one, which is good when using it, but is very heavy so I often get a sweat on with it in transit.

We've got loads of old ones at work (Fujitsu Siemens) and they're still battling on, so Fujitsu was the first name on my list.

[dimtimjim]

Yeah, i've only had one problem with mine in the last four n half years 've had it, and that was down to being dropped from table height, so can't really blame the laptop.

[newsbeat]

My laptop is Fujitsu/Siemens too..... Although my laptop is a pain in the arse, as when I bought it I also wanted it for gaming so bought a massive 19" screen one, which is good when using it, but is very heavy so I often get a sweat on with it in transit.

We've got loads of old ones at work (Fujitsu Siemens) and they're still battling on, so Fujitsu was the first name on my list.

At my school they still have a load of these:

RM One (Newer)
http://tinyurl.com/62a6sv5

RM All-In-One (Older)
http://tinyurl.com/rm-all-in-one

RM Fixed-Spec PC (Older)
http://tinyurl.com/rm-fixed-pc-older

RM Fixed-Spec PC (Newer) - (The school shown isn't mine)
http://tinyurl.com/rm-fixed-spec-pc-newer


All the older ones have Intel Celeron processors, and 0.5GB RAM. Tip - when buying a computer/laptop ect, avoid anything with an Intel Celeron processor. Celeron is known as Intel's budget processor, and it shows.

[R94N]

Woah, I swear those RM machines are what is given away via those Tesco vouchers. At my school we have Dells and systems just like that - a desktop/separate monitor setup. Not many all-in-ones at all.

[newsbeat]

The All-in-Ones are slowly dying out, being replaced by 'Pro-Lite'/Xerox Monitors, with 'Stone Computers' towers.

Stone Computers ('tower' only, no screen)
http://tinyurl.com/stone-computers-exmp

Monitors
http://tinyurl.com/xerox-monitor

http://tinyurl.com/prolite-monitor

[DevilsDuck]

*shakes his head at master newsbeat*

[R94N]

*shakes his head at master newsbeat*

He's talking some sense! Maybe it's just me...we have Liyama monitors and Stone towers at school, actually.

[DevilsDuck]

He always speaks sense.....but I feel he will end up like Sheldon from the big bang theory

[bmstinton93]

"Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur."

[Sidders]

At my school they still have a load of these:

RM One (Newer)
http://tinyurl.com/62a6sv5

RM All-In-One (Older)
http://tinyurl.com/rm-all-in-one

RM Fixed-Spec PC (Older)
http://tinyurl.com/rm-fixed-pc-older

RM Fixed-Spec PC (Newer) - (The school shown isn't mine)
http://tinyurl.com/rm-fixed-spec-pc-newer


All the older ones have Intel Celeron processors, and 0.5GB RAM. Tip - when buying a computer/laptop ect, avoid anything with an Intel Celeron processor. Celeron is known as Intel's budget processor, and it shows.

We have all of the above in various suites around the school. I hate RM Ones, there're a nightmare to get into when you have to fix something. Our all-in-ones are slowly dieing and will be replaced very soon with some money we have to spend before the end of the year. Then it's no new PCs for us for the forseeable future.