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Laptop for university!

Pykey99

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Posted May 18, 2011 at 12:02AM

Looking to get a new laptop for university. Wanting a laptop that's very good performance and entertainment wise. Looking at something in the range of £700-£800

So far I have narrowed it down to the HP DV6-6053ea:

http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/HPPavilionDV6-6053e_1066219.html

What are your thoughts on this laptop?

Any suggestions on better laptops in this price range ?

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onthelimit1

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Posted May 18, 2011 at 2:10PM

Look for one that: 1. Doesn't mind being dropped 2. Can withstand copious quantities of beer spilled onto its keyboard 3. Is immune to pizza crumbs 4. Has a surface from which Marmite, pasta sauce and ketchup can be easily removed.

How do I know? Two children gone through uni!

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wee eddie

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Posted May 18, 2011 at 2:13PM

May I also add to "onthelimit1's" list.

One that no one else wants: Otherwise it'll never make it's way back to you when you leave it in the Pub or it will get stolen.

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wjrt

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Posted May 18, 2011 at 2:56PM

from previous post check out the Toshiba satellite R850-169 which has a protected Hdd for knocks and drops and a protected keyboard for spills and a good battery life 5.5 to 8 hours depending on use

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Pykey99

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Posted May 18, 2011 at 10:38PM

Any thoughts on the HP DV6-6053ea ?

Thanks

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100andthirty

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Posted May 18, 2011 at 6:09AM

it might be worth looking at HP laptops on the John Lewis site as they offer 2-year warranty - which could be valuable to you?

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