New Laptop advice...

[peterbeaumont]

I'm shopping around for a new Laptop, I don't really want to spend more than £500 though.

I have come across this one...
http://www.medion.com/gb/shop/intel-core-i5-laptops-medion-akoya-p6647-laptop-md98728-30017141a1.html

and this one...
http://www.saveonlaptops.co.uk/NX.MLBEK.001-Acer-Aspire-E5-571G_1663245.html

Would anyone have any comments, advice or further suggestions from recent experience, please?

[Steve]

They look very similar in terms of specs to me!

[colirv]

I'd say they both look OK for the money - the Medion slightly edges it on spec.

[nowster]

IIRC, Medion is Aldi's usual brand name for electronics.

[colirv]

It is, owned by Lenovo. The only Medion netbook I've owned was fine, and my current Lenovo ultrabook is a cracking bit of kit.

[tehidyman]

About two years ago my Acer netbook developed a fault.   Acer customer service was very unhelpful. They also would not help the local computer repair man and I finished up paying a charge for no progress. I therefore do not recommend Acer.

[Technical Ben]

It is, owned by Lenovo. The only Medion netbook I've owned was fine, and my current Lenovo ultrabook is a cracking bit of kit.

I had quite a few HP laptops become cracking bits of kit... but not in the good way! :O

No experience from Acer, but AFAIK most other brands require return (or collection) to manufacture for repairs. Our store is not allowed to touch laptops on warranty (so I agree it can be hard to get a local store/repairman) but I can understand they only want quality parts and known repairers doing the work.