JustLaptops - any good?

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#317401 12-Oct-2024 14:06

I'm looking at a new laptop and I see Just Laptops selling one that meets 95% of my wants and needs and desires.

When I google street viewed them at 460 Manukau Rd, Epsom I was quite dismayed at their rundown premises, looks dodgy.

Are they legit and decent to deal with?

Also, part of the 5% is that the laptop comes with Win11 Home, and I've only ever used Pro edition of earlier Windows versions.

Is the lack of Bitlocker Drive Encryption the only difference worth noting? And is it a big deal?

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#3296436 12-Oct-2024 14:19

My experience in 2021 was positive, I purchased 2 laptops that year with 1 having issues after 3 months. J.L simply replaced it with a newer model so free upgrade. Also all the back in forth about the faulty laptop was positive too, they were very keen to mae thing right for me.

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#3296447 12-Oct-2024 15:29

I just bought an ex-lease desktop from them last week, and everything is perfect with it.

As for BitLocker on Home version of Windows, there's Device Encryption instead of BitLocker, which is essentially the same as BitLocker without the extra management capabilities that IT admins may require with enterprise environments.

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#3296529 12-Oct-2024 16:35

Brought my last 2 laptops from them, first in 2015 and the second about 3 months ago. I used the Albany store, as the Epsom one was undergoing renovations (according to their website).

No issues either time. I had a warranty issue with the first, which they sorted quickly.

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#3296531 12-Oct-2024 16:51

Another up vote of them, bought a couple of laptops in the last 5 years.
They seem to be friendly and helpful.

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#3296563 12-Oct-2024 18:31

kiwifidget:

Is the lack of Bitlocker Drive Encryption the only difference worth noting? And is it a big deal?

Depends on what you use it for. You don't get Local Group Policy, Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, RDP server, etc. If you need/want any of that, you can upgrade (looks to be $99 USD from the Microsoft Store or Amazon, and JustLaptops offers it for $199 NZD).

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#3296564 12-Oct-2024 18:33

Also, Windows 11 makes you jump through a few hoops to avoid signing in with a Microsoft Account. I've also heard it's annoying in other ways, but I don't have any experience with it myself. But most new devices will come with Windows 11, and Windows 10 reaches end of support in just over a year anyway.

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#3296565 12-Oct-2024 18:37

@aaron2222 thx, I havent used those features in a very long time, so I could get Home and see how it goes, and upgrade if I discover I am missing something.

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#3296568 12-Oct-2024 18:40

Aaron2222:

Also, Windows 11 makes you jump through a few hoops to avoid signing in with a Microsoft Account. I've also heard it's annoying in other ways, but I don't have any experience with it myself. But most new devices will come with Windows 11, and Windows 10 reaches end of support in just over a year anyway.

Yes, my current laptop wont do Win11, and I use a Microsoft account anyway on my main PC (also Win10 but Win11 ready). I already have friends and family wanting help with their Win11 systems so I should get with the program sooner than later.

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#3296775 12-Oct-2024 21:09

Another +1 for Just Laptops.

I purchased my last Laptop from them several years ago and had no issues with either them or the laptop.

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#3296807 13-Oct-2024 08:23

All good, got an ex lease elitebook from them, good to deal with.

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#3296809 13-Oct-2024 08:46

I haven't bought from them but I went to have a look at a laptop I was potentially interested in and met the boss. It's a no frills operation, but they know their stuff from my impressions.

I would buy from them with a reasonable level of confidence.

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#3297671 15-Oct-2024 15:52

Just returned from JustLaptops in Epsom.

Himself came with me and I'm sure he thinks I've bought a laptop that fell off the back of a truck.

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#3297676 15-Oct-2024 16:05

Obviously a bit late to the party, but I have bought multiple laptops, servers (Intel NUCs) and other computer parts from JL. They are my go-to for both myself and anyone that comes asking me for advice when purchasing. Highly recommend Rex and the team, great to deal with. All the best with your new toy!