New basic usage laptop

[peppermann]

Hi PCspecs.

There is a new laptop I have configured for basic usage. Basically I'll be using it for browsing internet, playing some games and watching movies.

Any suggestions would be grateful.
Would like to know as well the timing of delivery (time from order placed to getting it on hands.)

Chassis & Display
Genesis III: 15.6" HD LED Backlit 16:9 Widescreen (1366x768) Super Clear Glossy
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™i3 Dual Core Mobile Processor i3-2310M (2.10GHz) 3MB Cache
Memory (RAM)
4GB SAMSUNG 1333MHz SODIMM DDR3 MEMORY (2 x 2GB)
Graphics Card
Intel® HD Graphics 3000 Video Memory Technology up to 1.7GB
Memory - Hard Disk
500GB WD SCORPIO BLACK WD5000BEKT, SATA 3 Gb/s, 16MB CACHE (7200 rpm)
DVD/BLU-RAY Drive
8x SATA DVD±R/RW/Dual Layer (+ 24x CD-RW)
Memory Card Reader
Internal 9 in 1 Card Reader (MMC/RSMMC/SD: Mini, XC & HC/MS: Pro & Duo)
Network Facilities
GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS 802.11N CARD (STANDARD)
USB Options
3 x USB 2.0 PORTS AS STANDARD
Battery
Genesis Series 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (4,400 mAh)
Power Lead & Adaptor
1 x UK Power Lead & 65W AC Adaptor
Operating System
NO OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIRED
Office Software
NO OFFICE SOFTWARE
Anti-Virus
NO ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
Notebook Mouse
INTEGRATED 2 BUTTON TOUCHPAD MOUSE
Webcam
INTEGRATED 1.3 MEGAPIXEL WEBCAM
Insurance
1 Month Free Laptop Insurance inc. Accidental Damage & Theft
Warranty
3 Year Silver Warranty (1 Year Collect & Return, 1 Year Parts, 3 Year Labour) (£5)
Delivery
STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time
Standard Build - Approximately 5 to 7 working days
Quantity
1


Thanks in advance !

 

[Meds]

The spec looks ideal for the uses you describe. For a basic laptop, it's practically a toss up between the Mirage, Xenon & Genesis III and I think you've made the right choice (in my opinion).

The other laptops are more aimed towards those who are on the move a lot and benefit from smaller, lighter laptops.

 

[peppermann]

And how long is it gonna take to get it on hands from the time I've placed order ?

 

[Nemesis]

Hmmm
what games are you expecting to be able to play as the integrated graphics are pretty limiting?

 

[peppermann]

Hmmm
what games are you expecting to be able to play as the integrated graphics are pretty limiting?

Definitely not the latest ones. Mostly mmo like Counter Strike...

 

[Nemesis]

heres a review of the cpu which points you to the review of the integrated graphics - HD 3000

Which you can see gets 110fps on counter strike settings high
(games and benchmarks are on the review page if you scroll down)