merc_fan:

testydonkey:

merc_fan:

Freckles!:

"Norton Security" - Urgh.

"Intel Celeron" - Urgh (Running Vista on this - Urgh)

"Hewlett Packard" - Urgh

Call me a laptop snob, but you get what you pay for.... I think this is by no means a bargain. Im sure it will be ok for a bit of net browsing and word processing, dont try and do much else though.

HP owner then?

It depends what your going to use it for tbh. I would say the list would go something like this:

Home Built

Alienware

Dell

Evesham

Acer

HP/Packard Bell/Tiny - whatever else you get from PC world these days (cheap motherboards, CPU's and RAM which sound powerful but are poor quality) eg 3ghz cpu 2 gig RAM. But usually the speed of the FSB is slow and the L1 and L2 Cache is also small eg Celeron.

I would also format your Hard drive.

1) To get rid of vista

2) To remove all of the c**p they pre-install which just takes over your computer

Thats if these stores give you the OSCD these days. If not go purchase some XP and watch your computer fly or download a linux version for free and watch it really fly...

I got a Apple Mac Book Pro, and an Apple iMac.

......and thats where you lost all credability ;)

testydonkey:

merc_fan:

Freckles!:

"Norton Security" - Urgh.

"Intel Celeron" - Urgh (Running Vista on this - Urgh)

"Hewlett Packard" - Urgh

Call me a laptop snob, but you get what you pay for.... I think this is by no means a bargain. Im sure it will be ok for a bit of net browsing and word processing, dont try and do much else though.

HP owner then?

It depends what your going to use it for tbh. I would say the list would go something like this:

Home Built

Alienware

Dell

Evesham

Acer

HP/Packard Bell/Tiny - whatever else you get from PC world these days (cheap motherboards, CPU's and RAM which sound powerful but are poor quality) eg 3ghz cpu 2 gig RAM. But usually the speed of the FSB is slow and the L1 and L2 Cache is also small eg Celeron.

I would also format your Hard drive.

1) To get rid of vista

2) To remove all of the c**p they pre-install which just takes over your computer

Thats if these stores give you the OSCD these days. If not go purchase some XP and watch your computer fly or download a linux version for free and watch it really fly...

I got a Apple Mac Book Pro, and an Apple iMac.

HP are one of the largest PC manufactures in the world, they are used by large organizations who needs alot of servers etc etc. What you just said is like calling Microsoft rubbish, its wrong HP are good.

Mate whats wrong with Hewlett Packard? There one of the best PC manufactures in the WORLD.

Alien ware and Dell are the same company, got Xbox 360 therefore not a PC gamer. PC World PC are fine if you are a general home user, just for office and Internet if you know what I mean ?

secondly - For home users Vista is fine....

and ummm Tiny went into administration in about 2005 :)

merc_fan:

Freckles!:

"Norton Security" - Urgh.

"Intel Celeron" - Urgh (Running Vista on this - Urgh)

"Hewlett Packard" - Urgh

Call me a laptop snob, but you get what you pay for.... I think this is by no means a bargain. Im sure it will be ok for a bit of net browsing and word processing, dont try and do much else though.

Mate whats wrong with Hewlett Packard? There one of the best PC manufactures in the WORLD.

HP owner then?

It depends what your going to use it for tbh. I would say the list would go something like this:

Home Built

Alienware

Dell

Evesham

Acer

HP/Packard Bell/Tiny - whatever else you get from PC world these days (cheap motherboards, CPU's and RAM which sound powerful but are poor quality) eg 3ghz cpu 2 gig RAM. But usually the speed of the FSB is slow and the L1 and L2 Cache is also small eg Celeron.

I would also format your Hard drive.

1) To get rid of vista

2) To remove all of the c**p they pre-install which just takes over your computer

Thats if these stores give you the OSCD these days. If not go purchase some XP and watch your computer fly or download a linux version for free and watch it really fly...

They may be good at building PCs, but their Tech support has recently taken over support of the software that I manage at work and I must say that they are the worst that I have ever dealt with.

Freckles!:

"Norton Security" - Urgh.

"Intel Celeron" - Urgh (Running Vista on this - Urgh)

"Hewlett Packard" - Urgh

Call me a laptop snob, but you get what you pay for.... I think this is by no means a bargain. Im sure it will be ok for a bit of net browsing and word processing, dont try and do much else though.

Mate whats wrong with Hewlett Packard? There one of the best PC manufactures in the WORLD.

I'd echo those thoughts Friendly - been using Ebuyer for about 5 years now with no bad experiences - only thing I would add is that if you're looking at pc components/peripherals specifically (Ebuyer do way more than that), then I would have a look at www.scan.co.uk - usually cheaper than ebuyer and a much wider choice - extremely good reputation as well.

Jim

That's fair enough RED ARMY, like I said, each to their own, and I don't blame you for not buying things on the internet, I never used to because of the fact I had no idea of what I was getting, or whether I would even get it.

With regards to Norton, I've never rated it, but again, it's down to your personal preference, and if something comes for free with a product, then it's not to be knocked. It's won various awards, it does what it says on the tin.

Granted, purchasing online isn't for everyone, sometimes you want to go into a shop to see the product, or need it that day, but what I would say is, you can get some amazing bargains by doing so, even shopping on the retailers websites such as currys and dixons, they sometimes offer customers reduced prices.

Ebuyer is an excellent website to purchase from, their prices aren't always cheaper (9/10 they are though) and they constantly change their prices, sometimes even daily in an effort to keep up with their competitors, but after using them for the past 3 years to purchase various computer parts as well as other peripherals, I can't fault them. I always shop around online first for pretty much everything I think about purchasing, and when it comes to computer technology and electronical goods, they are a big prescence online in todays market. The whole ebuyer experience is amazing, even their returns policy has no flaws from my experience. I would definately recommend them to anyone who's considering purchasing a computer/laptop/self-build/office equipment/printer you name it, they'll have it, within reason.

I'm glad to hear you're enjoying your purchase though, everyone buys things which suit their needs, which others have no right to knock. I'll be purchasing a laptop soon as I'm moving up north and won't have the room for my self-built ATX system. I've got my eye on a PS3 too! Here's hoping :D

you asked for it so your getting it...YOUR A LAPTOP SNOB.

Everything running hunkey dory so far...downloaded stuff,processed stuff,played video and music and done more browsing in the 2 months ive had this than when i had my dial up laptop for 1 year.

Just cos it hewlett packard doesnt mean it gonna suddenly break down on me...norton security pretty good dont knock it.

I actually ment to say intel celeron processor inside..wish i would have gone to e buyer and saved the dosh but to be honest im always wary about buying stuff on the net so dont usually bother unless its someone ive heard off.

"Norton Security" - Urgh.

"Intel Celeron" - Urgh (Running Vista on this - Urgh)

"Hewlett Packard" - Urgh

Call me a laptop snob, but you get what you pay for.... I think this is by no means a bargain. Im sure it will be ok for a bit of net browsing and word processing, dont try and do much else though.

You should've gone to ebuyer.com, would've saved yourself just over £100 and got free delivery.

Each to their own though! Hope you enjoy it.

intel celeron inside.

ugh

Just recently managed to buy one of my favourite gadgets,a laptop ,windows vista,norton security and all the basic microsoft programs. only £400,not bad.

Hewlett packard,intel celeron inside.