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What computer to buy - Desktop, Laptop or Netbook?

Desktops, laptops, and netbooks all have advantages and disadvantages. These advantages and disadvantages are subjective and depending on what the computer will be used for, their importance might vary from critical, to minor, to completely negligible.

Here are some common considerations you should have in mind when making a decision on what computer to buy.

Consideration What to buy?
Primary Computer Desktops are still a viable option, laptops are also a good choice. Using a netbook as a primary computer is not a great idea but it's a great secondary computer especially for travelling.
Portability A netbook is the best choice. A laptop is great but with the exception of the high-end ultra-slim ones, a laptop is much heavier than a netbook.
Monitor Size Clearly the choice is desktop, although you could have an external monitor with a laptop.
Cost Desktops are still less expensive than laptops, however, it is possible to shop for bargains and discover laptops with great features at a decent price.

Desktops

Basic - Acer EMachine EL1850 ND213

$1,199.00 (incl. GST)
Specifications  

- Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core E5400 2.7 GHz
- RAM: 2GB DDR3-SDRAM
- Hard Drive: 500GB 7200rpm SATA HDD
- Optical: DVD SuperMulti SATA
- Card Reader: MultiCard Reader
- Audio: Bonus Speakers included
- Monitor: 20" LCD Wide
- Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium

 Acer EMachine

Mainstream - HP Pro SFF E7600 1052069

From $1,720.00 (incl. GST)
Specifications  

- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 3.06 GHz
- RAM: 2GB DDR3-1333
- Hard Drive: 160GB SATA 7200RPM
- Optical: DVD SuperMulti SATA
- Monitor: 22" Wide LCD / 1920 x 1080 / 2ms / Full HD 1080P
- Operating System: Windows 7 Professional

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High End - HP SFF 8100 1136865

From $2,490.00 (incl. GST)
Specifications  

- Processor: Intel Core i5 3.46 GHz
- RAM: 4GB DDR3-1333
- Hard Drive: 250GB SATA 7200RPM
- Optical: DVD-Writer
- Monitor: 24" Wide LCD / 1920 x 1080 / 20,000:1 / 2ms / Full HD 1080P
- Operating System: Windows 7 Professional

 High End

 

Laptops

Basic - Lenovo G500

From $842.63 (incl. GST)
Specifications  

- Processor: Intel Celeron 2.20 GHz
- RAM: 2GB DDR3-1066 SDRAM
- Hard Drive: 160 GB SATA 5400RPM
- Optical: DVD-Writer
- Screen Size: 15.6"
- Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium

 Basic

Mainstream - HP Probook 6540b 1069978

From $1,794.38 (incl. GST)
Specifications  

- Processor: Intel Dual-Core i3 2.13 GHz
- RAM: 2GB DDR3 SDRAM
- Hard Drive: 250GB SATA 7200RPM
- Optical: DVD-Writer
- Screen Size: 15.6"
- Operating System: Windows 7 Professional

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High End - HP Probook 6650b 1166232

From $2,244.38 (incl. GST)
Specifications  

- Processor: Intel Dual-Core i5 2.53 GHz
- RAM: 4GB DDR3 SDRAM
- Hard Drive: 320GB SATA 7200RPM
- Optical: DVD-Writer
- Screen Size: 15.6"
- Operating System: Windows 7 Professional

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View the two other laptops currently on special on our promotions page.

Netbooks

 

Asus 1001HA N270 1GB 160GB Win7 Starter

$599.00 (incl. GST)
Specifications  

- Processor: Intel Atom 1.60 GHz
- RAM: 1GB DDR2 SDRAM
- Hard Drive: 160 GB
- Screen Size: 10.1"
- Operating System: Windows 7 Starter

 Basic

HP Mini 210 N450 1GB 160GB 10.1" Win7 Start

$699.00 (incl. GST)
Specifications  

- Processor: Intel Atom 1.66 GHz
- RAM: 1GB DDR2 SDRAM
- Hard Drive: 160GB SATA 5400RPM

- Screen Size: 10.1"
- Operating System: Windows 7 Starter

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Prices as at 17 June 2010. Price and availability subject to confirmation at time of order. All prices in NZD.