expert advice required..

Soldato
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Hi peeps,

I have been looking for a "bang for buck" laptop and found this:

Toshiba Satellite Pro L30 113

specs:

Processor
Type : Intel Celeron M processor 430
Clock speed : 1.73 GHz
Front Side Bus : 533 MHz
2nd level cache : 1 MB
Operating system
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic Edition
System memory
Standard : 512 Mb + Extra 512Mb Free - Total 1Gb (1024) Memory
Maximum expandability : 2,048 MB
Technology : DDR2 RAM (533 MHz)
Extra 512Mb Memory will require Fitting by end user
Hard disk
Capacity : 60 GB
Certification : S.M.A.R.T.
DVD Super Multi drive (Double Layer)
Compatibility : CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R(DL), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R(DL), DVD+RW, DVD-RAM
Maximum speed : Read: 24x CD-ROM, 8x DVD-ROM/ Write: 24x CD-R, 4x CD-RW, 10x HS CD-RW, 10x US CD-RW, 8x DVD-R, 2x DVD-R (Double Layer), 4x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+R, 2.4x DVD+R (Double Layer), 4x DVD+RW, 5x DVD-RAM
Type : DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) drive
Display
Size : 15.4 "
Type : WXGA TFT display
Iinternal resolution : 1,280 x 800
Graphics adaptor
Manufacturer : ATI
Type : ATI Radeon Xpress 200M
Memory : up to 256 MB
Internal video modes
Resolution : 1,280 x 800
Maximum number of colours : 16.7 Million
Max External Video Modes
Max Resolution : 2,048 x 1,536
Max Colours : 4.3 billion
Max Refresh Rate : 100 Hz
Non-interlaced resolution with max refresh rate : 1,600 x 1,200
Interfaces
1 x DC-in
1 x external monitor
1 x RJ-11
1 x RJ-45
1 x external microphone
1 x headphone (stereo)
2 (Left 1, Rear 1) x USB 2.0
Expansion
2 x memory slots (1 to configure)
Type : PC Card slot for 1x Type II card
Wireless communication
Compliancy : Wi-Fi
Network Support : 802.11b/g integrated
Wireless Technology : Wireless LAN
Wired communication
Topology : Ethernet LAN
Speed : 10/100 Base-TX
Topology : International V.92 modem
Speed : 56 Kbps data and 14.4 Kbps fax
Sound system
Supported audio format : 24-bit stereo
Speakers : Built-in stereo speakers
Manufacturer : Toshiba Bass Enhanced Sound System
Keyboard
keys : 85
Windows Keys : 2
Pointing device
Type : Touch pad
AC adaptor
Input voltage : autosensing AC adapter (100/240 V) for worldwide usage
Physical dimensions
W x D x H : 358 x 262 x 37 mm
Weight : starting at 2.74 kg
Warranty
1-year international warranty. Upgrade your standard warranty with Toshiba warranty extension, uplift and all-risks insurance packs.
Bundled hardware
AC adaptor
AC Power Cable


I need it to surf the web, to do some office work and thats about it...

Is it future proof? is it worth it? Its £300

Please please help?

Thanks in advance..
 
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