Laptop help

[paradisiac]

hi, my wifes parents are looking for a notebook/laptop to replace their desktop as it has just died.
they dont use it very often, and its only real uses are web browsing and emails, with the occasional photo to print and letter to type.
i have had a look around and found a few ranging from £299-£350. this is the one im thinking is probably going to be best for them :

Asus X5DIJ 15.6in Laptop

CPU and Memory:

* Intel Celeron dual core T3100.

* 1.9GHz processor speed.

* 1MB cache.

* 2GB RAM memory.

* 250GB hard drive.


Display features:

* 15.6in display.

* Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels.


DVD optical drives:

* Dual layer.


Graphics:

* Dedicated Intel GMA with x4500M graphics card.


Interfaces and connectivity:

* Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick (MS), Multi-Media Card (MMC) compatible.

* 4 USB ports.

* B/g/n wireless/WiFi enabled.


Multi-media features:

* 1.3MP built-in webcam.


Operating system & software:

* Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium.


Preloaded manufacturers suite of applications include:

* Music.

* Photo.

* Movie.

* Business.

* Tuition.

* Gaming.


General features:

* Up to 180 mins battery life.

* Size H3.55, W37, D25.6cm.

* Weight 2.6kg.

the ram is not an issues as i have loads of DDR2 laying around, and again they dont save much so hard drive size isnt a problem, the only thing concerning me is the cpu. any input is welcome.

welcome in advance.

 

[paradisiac]

also found this one for the same price too. any input on which is better?

Fujitsu LI3710 Amilo 15.6in Laptop

CPU and Memory:

* Intel Celeron dual core Intel Celeron 900.

* 2.2GHz processor speed.

* 1MB cache.

* 2GB RAM memory.

* 160GB hard drive.


Display features:

* 15.6in display.

* Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels.


DVD optical drives:

* Dual layer.

* Dedicated Intel GMA with 4500M graphics card.


Interfaces and connectivity:

* 13-in-1 media card reader.

* Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS-Pro), xD, Multi-Media Card (MMC) compatible.

* 3 USB ports.

* 1 Ethernet port.

* B/g wireless/WiFi enabled.


Multi-media features:

* Built-in webcam.

* Built-in mic.


Operating system & software:

* Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium.


Software included:

* Microsoft Home Office and Student (trial Version).

* Anti-virus and security (trial version).

* Microsoft Works.

* Adobe Reader.

* Windows media player.


General features:

* Up to 180 mins battery life.

* Size H2.5, W38, D24.5cm.

* Weight 2.67kg.

Buying guides

 

[manisinghb]

Both laptop brands are good, but the second one seems to be the best deal! Both are offering near enough same things but the Fujitsu seems to offer a bit more in terms of more processor speed, media card reader, a LITTLE smaller in size, only thing is the Fujitsu's got 1 less USB port than the Asus, and wireless seems a little less better than the Asus too. But overall, I think the Fujitsu seems your best bet =)

 

[gamesaregood]

The CPU in the Fujitsu C900 is not a dual core CPU , I would guess its an error in the description... I would therefore advise the Asus is better however would look around for at least something with a Pentium Dual Core over the Celeron...