Laptop for Gatekeeper

[Warstone1]

Hi, looking at getting a laptop to replace our old secondary computer that is still currently running gatekeeper.
The old computer is getting pretty slow and also is still on windows 7 which isn’t being supported by Microsoft anymore.
Looking at a laptop as a don’t live at the same yard as the office and means I can work from my home more and take it out and about with me.
All suggestions welcome as I’m not overly clued up on all the tech when it comes to computers.

 

[Chris F]

Well - how much do you want to spend? My ThinkPad has been mega - lasts 10 plus hours on battery so great for remote working. Mine is T580 - so possibly a bit lumpy for what you need, but was £525 plus vat.

This will be way under £400 + vat

Refurbished LENOVO 20LTS3V500 | Encore PC | Encore PC

Buy a Refurbished LENOVO 20LTS3V500 from Encore. Great prices and high quality. Free next day delivery in the UK and 90 day warranty.

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Add to cart and then leave and then they will send you a 10% off voucher if I remember correctly. Loads of other options from £200 plus vat though.

 

[Chris F]

Here is another one similar:

Lenovo ThinkPad E580 20KS Core i5-8250U 8GB 256GB 15.6 Inch Full HD Windows 10 Pro Laptop - Laptops Direct

Buy Lenovo ThinkPad E580 20KS Core i5-8250U 8GB 256GB 15.6 Inch Full HD Windows 10 Pro Laptop from LaptopsDirect

www.laptopsdirect.co.uk

 

[Warstone1]

I think up to £500 - £600 pound would be a sensible price range. I looked on the gatekeeper website at their suggested laptop and nearly fell over at the price!! £££[emoji102]

 

[Chris F]

I think up to £500 - £600 pound would be a sensible price range. I looked on the gatekeeper website at their suggested laptop and nearly fell over at the price!! £££[emoji102]

Put a link up for a laugh please?

 

[Chris F]

I think up to £500 - £600 pound would be a sensible price range. I looked on the gatekeeper website at their suggested laptop and nearly fell over at the price!! £££[emoji102]

Just looked, they are reselling Dells. The above ThinkPads eclipse that cheapest Dell and are pretty close to the £1325 laptop.

 

[Warstone1]

Thanks for the links. They are the sort of thing I’m looking for.
Yeh I figured that they wouldn’t be the cheapest even though they are offering to swap everything over for you.
It can’t be that hard to set it up?

 

[J B]

Dell Outlet: Certified Refurbished Laptops, Desktops & Workstations | Dell UK

Certified Refurbished laptops, desktop gaming computers, monitors, docks & servers on the cheap from Dell Outlet. READY TO SHIP laptops for sale.

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Any use?

 

[Timbo]

Used Toughbook ??

 

[Tomr10]

I have a Lenovo find it a bit flimsy compared to me old dell

 

[J B]

Some advice here ...

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Looking for some advice on buying a refurbished business laptop ( decided against new not just for cost but also trying to be more eco-friendly!)I work in education part-time as a careers/learning adviser (so I know all about people asking for advice and then ignoring your options - I am...

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[Chris F]

I have a Lenovo find it a bit flimsy compared to me old dell

That's why I went ThinkPad this time. Has been 10x better than my last Lenovo.

 

[Tomr10]

That's why I went ThinkPad this time. Has been 10x better than my last Lenovo.

I have the t490s it's more powerful than the Dell but not as nice a screen and flexs due to how thin it is.

Where possible I would sign up to online or use removable storage that should help keep the laptop space free and protected

 

[deleted user 837354]

Wont go wrong with Lenovo. Make sure ot has an SSD hard drive.