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Title: Just got myself this
Post by: psp83 on Dec 30, 2008, 23:15:20
Well my old laptop has just broke (outside warranty, typicall) and will cost nearly £400 to repair in the local pc shop..

So i just ordered myself a new one.

CPU      :   Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.50 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 6 MB L2 cache)
Memory   :   4096MB 667MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM
Video Card   :   NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 8600M GT with 256MB dedicated graphic memory
Hard Drive   :   320GB Free Fall Sensor (7200RPM) Hard Drive
OS      :   Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium SP1- English
LCD      :   15.4" Widescreen WUXGA (1920x1200) TFT Display with TrueLife™

Was £1066 got it for £863.
Title: Re: Just got myself this
Post by: Sebby on Dec 30, 2008, 23:17:26
Very nice, Paul. It's certainly state of the art, that's for sure. :thumb:
Title: Re: Just got myself this
Post by: Philip on Dec 30, 2008, 23:18:17
nice..................can you buy me one...........please  :-*
Title: Re: Just got myself this
Post by: Glenn on Dec 30, 2008, 23:29:17
Sounds good, what was wrong with the original?
Title: Re: Just got myself this
Post by: psp83 on Dec 31, 2008, 00:04:52
Quote from: Glenn on Dec 30, 2008, 23:29:17
Sounds good, what was wrong with the original?

The hinges broke on my old one.
Title: Re: Just got myself this
Post by: psp83 on Dec 31, 2008, 00:06:27
Quote from: Philip on Dec 30, 2008, 23:18:17
nice..................can you buy me one...........please  :-*

Hehe, i've just paid a big tax bill today so i had to buy something to make me feel better aswell after seeing all that money being given to those b******s
Title: Re: Just got myself this
Post by: Rik on Dec 31, 2008, 09:24:28
Well, if you want to cheer me up too, Paul... ;)
Title: Re: Just got myself this
Post by: Glenn on Dec 31, 2008, 09:48:27
Paul, I think they quoted you for a replacement screen, what they may have done if the repair was done is just replace the hinges from an old screen.
Title: Re: Just got myself this
Post by: psp83 on Dec 31, 2008, 12:52:45
Quote from: Glenn on Dec 31, 2008, 09:48:27
Paul, I think they quoted you for a replacement screen, what they may have done if the repair was done is just replace the hinges from an old screen.

Not my problem now, i've gave the laptop to my parents. can still be used, they just can't close the lid, will have to be left open.
Title: Re: Just got myself this
Post by: psp83 on Jan 09, 2009, 21:01:55
Laptop came today :)

Couple pics here (http://www.paulparadise.co.uk/2009/01/09/i-have-a-new-laptop/)
Title: Re: Just got myself this
Post by: vitriol on Jan 09, 2009, 21:09:18
Looks nice Paul  :thumb:
Title: Re: Just got myself this
Post by: Sebby on Jan 09, 2009, 21:50:30
Very nice, Paul! :thumb:
Title: Re: Just got myself this
Post by: Rik on Jan 10, 2009, 10:31:36
I didn't see the Eizo monitor in the photos, Paul. ;D
Title: Re: Just got myself this
Post by: Sebby on Jan 10, 2009, 11:35:03
Phew, you're not seeing things today at least. ;) :out:
Title: Re: Just got myself this
Post by: Rik on Jan 10, 2009, 11:43:29
 :nana: :tongue: :nana: :tongue: :nana: ;D
Title: Re: Just got myself this
Post by: David on Jan 11, 2009, 16:49:16
Just dont break this one,and no pocket money next week my lad..... :thumb: :thumb: