Any laptop experts going about?

Buy a chromebook....They are blisteringly quick, in built security, updates for many years and boots up in 2 seconds max.

they are perfect for betting, browsing, email, and streaming.

Put you winnings to good use...

Windows machines are horrific in comparison......just not needed for the majority of folk and clunky...

The bog standard ipad 10th generation would also be better than a windows machine imo....using the browser for betting sites far smoother than a windows i3 machine.

you also have access to the google playstore on a chromebook, so can download most of the apps you have on your phone, including banking apps etc.

For what you use a laptop for, a chromebook is a no brainer...it will fly in comparison to i3 windows machine , even a basic one will be quicker.

an excellent refurb one......buying new is another mistake folk make...

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/acer-chromebook-cb314-14-alderlake-core-i3-n305-8c-ips-fhd-8gb-lpddr5-128gb-certified-refurb-wcode-acer-outlet-uk-4472344

Every year he asks the same question and does nothing, Leave him to his ZX Spectrum and don't waste your time answering..

HTH

fckn pmsl stewyb the thickest knt in the forum splashing out on currys cheapest laptop..

same ole sh1te every yr.

I only use Chromebook - I cannot afford an Apple. I'll not use Windows post the debacle with one of their reps after accepting a free upgrade to Windows 10. It was carp, and asked to uninstall and revert back to xp/8.

Now, I only use Chromebook, 2 to be precise. One is a Lenovo, the other an Asus. Simple to use, cheap to buy and long lasting.

ive 3, an asus, the lenovo im typing on now, and a google pixelbook go, it will stop getting updates in 2029, but its bloody outstanding across the board.

as has been said, simple to use, put an adblock extension on, and you are good to go....and you wont believe how quick they are. Chromebooks use much less resources than a windows laptop.

I do hate apple devices, but i got the ipad 10th generation a month ago...really like it, very handy to use, and its quick...Will be able to get the 10th gen one for £250 next year i think.

This lenovo , backlit keyboard, touchscreen, got for £169 in one of the sales that are one the go all the time...from memory 349 is price currently.

currys, have an ebay store, there will be great refurbs on there, which will be "brand new"...hardly any use, customer returns etc.

Get a Labtop off Mart they're cheaper than Laptops...

DC

why du ewe need 3 ysc.

presume ones exclusively for thomas bjorn ...

why du ewe need 3 ysc.

i like buying things.....
strength in numbers too...

I can sell one to SB, given we are in the same city..

mind, you , ill edit my receipt first as proof of purchase...

Same here. I usually have 2, 1 as spare in case it kapoots whilst being use; I need instant replacement. Similarly, wifi, and never with the same company.

re wifi, if you are with BT/EE for broadband, and have been for decades, they are ripping you off...ie, you will be paying way above the market average.

If it`s as fast as Aberdonia states, does that mean stewarty`s bets will appear before the off

themightymac29 Nov 24 21:29Joined: 05 Apr 02 | Topic/replies: 34,464 | Blogger: themightymac's blog
If it`s as fast as Aberdonia states, does that mean stewarty`s bets will appear before the off Wink


its not that good.....thats impossible..

Thanks for the sensible replies.


BT here aberdonia. £40 per month unlimited use as with the landine, unlimited minutes.

Mobile is with EE at £6 per month, again with unlimited minutes/texts but don't have a smartphone so no data which would probably cost more like £25.

@ themightymac, you never know.

Thanks for the sensible replies.


BT here aberdonia. £40 per month unlimited use as with the landine, unlimited minutes.

Mobile is with EE at £6 per month, again with unlimited minutes/texts but don't have a smartphone so no data which would probably cost more like £25.


in Aberdeen, full fibre 900 can be had for under £30 per month...I dispensed with landline years ago....no more nuisance calls from the "bank" telling me i need to move money to a safe account to prevent fraud...lol

mobile with data, plenty of deals out there, can get unlimited data, minutes ect for less than £15 per month....You really need data when out and about in 2024 imo...your phone is now a mini computer

I forgot to mention I actually own a smartphone but being techy clueless I ran out of patience after 4 days and reverted back to my Nokia 8210.

stewarty - joking apart - that is a lot for broadband. 20 pounds a month for fibre with the Scottish based provider for Pensioners.

stewarty b 29 Nov 24 21:51 
I forgot to mention I actually own a smartphone but being techy clueless

in other words thicker than dion dublins c0ck.

Has anyone heard of Community Fibre? If they cover your area give them a try. Also, they are much cheaper, and download/upload speed better too eg 1 Gbps is only £26 per month. I was with VirginMedia (VM) on a 18mth promotion; their renewal was very expensive. WM is one company loyalty does not pay.

SB, put your postcode in this checker.....(broadband)


https://cityfibre.com/homes

Has anyone heard of Community Fibre? If they cover your area give them a try. Also, they are much cheaper, and download/upload speed better too eg 1 Gbps is only £26 per month. I was with VirginMedia (VM) on a 18mth promotion; their renewal was very expensive. WM is one company loyalty does not pay.


meant to be excellent....think they are just in SE England...or maybe just London....

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/community-fibre-1gb-broadband-ps120-premium-topcashback-ps26pm-24m-ps21pm-effective-4459478

That is pretty impossible for 26 quid

If you want a windows laptop it's an exceptionally good price for the spec. Windows starter edition would put me off though, it's like Chrome and you're locked into Windows ecosystem.

Personally I would invest an extra £70 and get this, for the i5 processor, and proper windows (vs windows starter). https://www.currys.co.uk/products/hp-15sfq5510sa-15.6-laptop-intel-core-i5-256-gb-ssd-silver-10254705.html

I almost bought this even though I don't need a laptop, it's such a good price.

*pretty fast

You can switch out of Windows S mode though https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/windows-10-and-windows-11-in-s-m...

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/windows-10-and-windows-11-in-s-mode-faq-851057d6-1ee9-b9e5-c30b-93baebeebc85
.

Also the Lenovo only has 128gb of data. That leaves not very much after Windows is installed. Def go for the HP.

sometimes you need your router, as the ones provided by the broadband company tend to be pish.....i bought my own router/mesh system and its made a big difference speed wise...ive got 500 fullfibre as 900 is overkill, but up here the 900 prices are cheaper than the 500, so ill move supplier when contract is up...cheapest is £26 per month for full fibre 900, but lots at under £30 per month for that speed.

Thanks for that jamee 1.

ask stewy to poast last 3mths p&l..heel soon fck hoff.

If you just use Bet fair email, a bit of YouTube etc, please take my advice and get a Chromebook. They are safer and can be easily reset if anything goes wrong.

And remember, always have an ad blocker on your browser, uBlock Origin is the best one IMO. Use random, long, unique generated passwords for each online account. And Always use 2-factor Authentication (most places have this implemented now) Never click email links, engage with anyone you don't know via a phone call. Never interact with messages from WhatsApp app or SMS messages you don't know, or they are not already on your contact list. Banks will NEVER contact you via phone, only letter.

Always Google the website or have it bookmarked, rather than NEVER click the email link via to that site. This may be basic knowledge to everyone on here, but you would be surprised at the sophisticated AI advancements in scams these days!

Always only accept cash for something you are selling privately.

If what you think sounds like a friend online or phone call, be extra careful, as AI now can clone phone numbers and voices of that person to a remarkable level already. We are coming to the stage now where everyone needs passwords between themselves to identify that t is really them talking and texting!

If you think you are interacting with a friend online, but your gut instincts say something doesn't seem right? Ask that person something only you and He/She would know, not Fav football team or date of birth. Confirm their identity, basically.

Bump.

Agree wih Trident , 15 years Chromebooks , never a problem .

Chromebooks are excellent but you cannot install trading software on them.

Jan 25, 2025 -- 2:35PM, Cardinal Scott wrote:

Chromebooks are excellent but you cannot install trading software on them.

Correct. You can't install anything on them that's not in the Play store. This is why I would never use them.

I believe you can install windows onto a chromebook and then gruss from there.

Jan 25, 2025 -- 2:50PM, swiftynifty wrote:

I believe you can install windows onto a chromebook and then gruss from there.

Will usually work, but not always, and will likely void any warranty. Or you could try a Windows emulator. Or just don't buy a chromebook in the first place.