Laptop, as close to £300 As possible

[rG-tom]

Hey guys,

I need a laptop for business use, 99% photoshop so it'll need 2gb of ram, a core 2 duo and a reasonable screen.......

I've come accross the Acer Extensa EX5620 for £390:

* Product Description: Acer Extensa 5620-1A2G16Mi - Core 2 Duo T5250 1.5 GHz - 15.4" TFT
* Dimensions (WxDxH): 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 4.3 cm
* Weight: 2.9 kg
* Localisation: United Kingdom
* Platform Technology: Intel Centrino Duo
* System Type: Notebook
* Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial
* Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 / 1.5 GHz ( Dual-Core )
* Cache Memory: 2 MB - L2 Cache
* RAM: 2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM ( 2 x 1 GB )
* Card Reader: 5 in 1
* Hard Drive: 160 GB - Serial ATA-150
* Optical Storage: DVD±RW (+R double layer) / DVD-RAM - integrated
* Display: 15.4" TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) - 24-bit (16.7 million colours) - CrystalBrite
* Graphics Controller: Intel GMA X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
* Audio Output: Sound card
* Telecom: Fax / modem - 56 Kbps
* Networking: Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g
* Notebook Camera: Integrated
* Input Device: Keyboard, touchpad, 4-way scroll button
* Power: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
* Battery: Lithium Ion
* Run Time (Up To): 3 hour(s)
* Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
* Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year warranty

Reckon I could do any better?

Any good laptops to keep my eye out for?

Tom.

 

[schnipps]

If its for Photoshop i would err more towards a higher rez screen, can you really run PS on that rez? I need 1920x1200 for any graphics work, seems a decent spec though although you could get a lot more for a bit more cash. Have you looked at the 1500 Vostro's?

 

[rG-tom]

if i upped my budget to say £500 or so what should i look at? 1500 vostro? I'll google

Tom.