In need of a laptop for work

lamps · 12 Apr 2011 at 21:02

Im after a laptop for work, majority of the work is done online (SEO) but will also need to run a few programs like office. My main requirement is 4Gb of ram.
Could anyone give me some ideas for ones to look at? I dont really have a budget so to speak but i dont want to spend £500+ if i dont need to. I just need it to be able to run programs like office and run smooth on the internet since this is where 90% of my work is done. I would like it to be future proof for a few years though.

Thank you

JimboJet · 13 Apr 2011 at 01:03

Will you be lugging it around much? If so then I'd be aiming for < 15.6" screen. I use a Sony Vaio 13.3" laptop and find its size very usable. I cart the thing all over the world and its lasted me 4 yrs so far without fault.

There are some PCs that have the option of EDGE/GPRS/3G/etc connectivity but of course you can always use a mobile broadband dongle/subscription if you still need t'internet on the train/ in the wilds.

lamps · 13 Apr 2011 at 08:21

Yea forgot to add that i would like it light, so as you say would need to be under 15.6"

JimboJet · 13 Apr 2011 at 13:10

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=LT-023-MS&groupid=959&catid=1828&subcat=

Seems like a decent machine for a decent price. Very much like the Macbook Air with a big 15.6" screen. Not sure what the write ups say about it or what the build quality is like though.

[Olly] · 13 Apr 2011 at 13:22

You can pick up a Acer Aspire 5741 for around £350. I bought one last year and once you remove all the crappy software that it gets bundled with it's spot on.

It does way a lot more than a Macbook air though. I imagine you'll need to find the right balance between weight, performance and price.

lamps · 14 Apr 2011 at 09:23

Took your advice and bought an Acer 5741

just waiting for delivery now. Thanks for the advice all.