Looking to replace a laptop.
Current one is a Dell V131 - Intel Core i5 2520M, 4GB RAM tbhx2, 500GB HDD, 13.3" LCD.
Spec doesn't need to be much better, it does what it needs to well, and after checking what CPUs some laptops are coming with these days they're not much better anyway (going off CPU benchmark, which I realise isn't the best way to compare).
Mainly asking what manufacturer is worth buying these days?
The ASUSPRO ESSENTIAL range look quite nice.
Silly question, why are you looking to change it? Or just fancy new?
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It's not mine, but it's taken a few knocks, the screen/hinges have had to be glued back in place. I think fancying new is preferred rather than a decent repair.
Don't go PC Specialist - build quality is non existent (mine is not even 2 years old and falling apart already), driver support is poor and performance is much under what you'd expect from the spec.
Also support is pooooooor - been trying for months to get a new LVDS cable for my screen. I keep getting so far in the process (via email) and they say "ok I'll check when we can get one out to you", hear nothing for a few weeks, email again and get a "if you give us a call we'll talk you through reseating the cable". Can't face phoning them yet, but my screen is getting more and more fussy about what angles it'll work at so I'm going to have to suck it up and deal with tech support :((