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Arkady
03-11-2006, 07:58
Just bought one of these:
http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?product_id=2866&category_id=114&manufacturer_id=0

And ordered one of these:
http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/uk/en/ho/WF06b/21675-38187-38191-38191-38191-12724292-77993607.html

Should keep me going for a year or two...


Ahhh... Christmas...
dod
03-11-2006, 08:01
Be interested to see how that lappy performs, just upgraded to a core2duo for the desktop, seems pretty decent.
Arkady
03-11-2006, 08:04
We have the HP Compaq computers for our new workstations here and they support 4Gig of RAM, which both mine and the Video cameraman's have - 4Gig!!!

Remember when 125meg was a lot...

They're not Core duo though - I was waiting for these to drop in price a bit when I saw this Pavilion model in Currys - went onto the HP site and there's a better-spec model for the same money online... can't be bad.
busterboy
03-11-2006, 15:29
Mmmmm, Comes loaded with Vista, I didnt know that was the released platform yet. I thought it was still a Beta edition..:shrug:

I thought XP was still the norm with new computers as yet..:thinking:

Looks a good PC though..:thumbs:
Venomator
03-11-2006, 15:36
Ahh ... new toys ... I remember that feeling ... I think ...:p

Njoy softy ... :D
CT
03-11-2006, 15:59
I have the desktop version of that lappy with 2X300 gig drives. Pretty chuffed with it so far. :)
Ally
03-11-2006, 16:44
Very nice, you boys all have so much money :)
Ross
04-11-2006, 09:38
Have a good backup regime for that external drive, all of the external drives I've ever experienced fail at one point or another and usually sooner rather than later
Arkady
04-11-2006, 13:12
Mmmmm, Comes loaded with Vista, I didnt know that was the released platform yet. I thought it was still a Beta edition..:shrug:

I thought XP was still the norm with new computers as yet..:thinking:

Looks a good PC though..:thumbs:

It's VISTA-capable but will be shipped with XP-Pro when it comes in after Xmas - not quite available just yet, though the lower-specced ones are available right now.
IanC_UK
04-11-2006, 14:22
Vista is allegedly available to manufacturers in November, and the public in January/February if they dont slip on those dates of course !
Matt Charlton
04-11-2006, 15:00
And any new laptops/PCs bought with WinXP on them from now on will come with a voucher to get a discount on Vista ;)

How much did that laptop set you back Arkady? I'm after one myself.

Matt
minimeeze
04-11-2006, 21:09
Rob, you have far too much money :razz:
Arkady
06-11-2006, 10:35
£1147 inc VAT bought online from the HP site - you have to 'ring for price on that one, but others are available right now.

Broke again now - just bought a twin stainless 'Zorst for the Cougar as well...
Steep
06-11-2006, 20:36
a twin stainless 'Zorst for the Cougar as well...

Sounds like something you should put cream on! reminds me though I need a new exhaust part for my Rover 214 it sounds a bit too macho atmo :)
pxl8
08-11-2006, 14:34
If anyone is looking for a notebook I can recommend the ASUS A6tc

http://uk.asus.com/products4.aspx?l1=5&l2=24&l3=134&model=1186&modelmenu=1

It's the one I got recently, very similar spec but £450 cheaper :)
Joe T
08-11-2006, 15:36
£450 cheaper????
pxl8
08-11-2006, 17:57
Yep, mine was £700 delivered inc. bag and mouse.
Matt Charlton
13-11-2006, 08:06
I picked up my new HP DV9050ea on Friday evening, £1299, its gorgeous.

It can play games released last week at full spec with 4xaa, I'm well impressed, I've never had a PC this highly specced.

Thats my Christmas pressie from Sue sorted out anyway :D

Going to let my desktop fold up and die (well, it'll last a few years yet, just wont be any good for gaming, but it'll do for downloads and things)