expert advice required..

xirokx

xirokx

xirokx

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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, is the processor any good?

Please please help?

Thanks in advance..
 
Nearly ANY new laptop is worth £300. Nothing in computers is future proof especially for £300. It be fine for office and internet.
 
Future Proof and Laptop is a oxymoron, you can upgrade memory and HD and that's it. I would really aim for 1GB RAM (512MB is borderline with XP now, and being that laptop hard drives are slow you don't want to run out of memory) Also aim for Centrino, Celeron are rubbish

I had a laptop with 512MB RAM fwiw.
 
do you think this laptop would struggle with basic photoshop work?

do you think it could handle some basic / intermediate games? is that gfx card any good?
 
Yup celeron is pants. You can get a laptop with a Intel core duo, and sometimes core 2 Duo processor for around 400-450 pounds. Get around 1gb Ram, and around 80gb harddrive and you're set.
 
xirokx said:
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Not that I would buy from them, but Dell usually have laptops going for insanely low prices, look for offers. But check they don't add rip-off carriage, and that VAT is included (usually small print so after VAT might and £75 delivery not that cheap)
 
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