Hawcara Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Someone went on here and recommended an Asus from Morgan computers. I note though, that they are no longer available. Is there an alternative that is around that price, as it was about £90. 8-) Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave225 Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 No disrespect, but seems awfully cheap. Most netbooks seem to start around £190 even in the so called bargain outlets. I have looked at them as a lightweight method of getting internet but for a few pounds more you can get a laptop, which is probably a lot more powerful and not much heavier. Possibly a refurbished one can be obtained at a cheaper price. I am afraid I still use my old old laptop which is so heavy I need a barrow to wheel it around and so slow I can have tea while it is warming up, but it does work. Until prices get a bit more reasonable I am stuck. By the way, if you are only looking at a limited amount of use then internet cafes can be a cheap source when travelling. Just do not put your banking details on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scramblers Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 I use an ASUS Eee PC 701SD series netbook computer to continuously run my weather station and associated website. http://tamworthweather.com It is not the fastest machine in the world (900Mhz) with a small RAM and a 16Gb solid state hard drive and a 7in screen. The netbook comes complete with XP OS, USB ports, ethernet port, WiFi, bult-in camera, microphone and speakers. Programmes include Microsoft Works and Skype. The cost via an eBay auction 8 months ago was £64 including all the original packaging, discs and instruction mauals. It would be ideal for emails, Skype and internet searches, etc but it is not big enough to load and run other software. Hope this is useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawcara Posted August 13, 2011 Author Share Posted August 13, 2011 Thank you. :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spospe Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 I have just had an email from Morgans saying that Asus are back in stock for circa £130, but sadly the £90 refurb models have all gone. See: http://www.morgancomputers.co.uk/c/418/Asus/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna miller Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Argos have an ebay store for returns and refurb items, there are several netbooks on there with good specs starting at £130, and of course come with full 12 month guarantee. example below http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACER-ASPIRE-D260A-160GB-10-1IN-NETBOOK-SILVER-/350473100366?pt=UK_Computing_Laptops_EH&hash=item5199d31c4e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Hi All, I am a complete idiot when it comes to all this stuff but saying that I do have this pc so I have decided it would be a good idea to buy an i pad but help will i be able to connect to the internet while in france and germany I am buying a refurb from apple i pad one and not sure if i need the 3g version. Can anybody help me in simple terms. One Life Live It Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randonneur Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I have just bought a Samsung netbook N145 from Asda £197 complete with case, separate Panda Antivirus and it also has a SD card slot which I have just found. Good bit of kit, I have been using it for 1 week now and it seems good value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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