laptop

gash2024 · 22 Jul 2006 at 17:08

Iam after a laptop for use round the home so i dont have to be tied to my tower when i just wanna surf and stuff.
Bubget £500 MAX but if i can i would prefer to pay less that this as i wont use it for gaming and i can always slot some more memort in there later if need be.
Thx

GuruJockStrap · 23 Jul 2006 at 11:12

Dell have:

Inspiron 6400
Intel Core Solo Processor T1350 (1.86 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 533 MHz FSB)
Windows XP Home
15.4" Wide Screen WXGA (1280 x 800) TFT Display with TrueLife
512MB 533MHz Single Channel DDR2 SDRAM
80GB (5,400rpm) Hard Drive
Fixed Internal 8x DVD/24x CDRW Combo Drive
6 Cell, 56Whr Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Intel Media Accelerator 950 Graphics Up to 256MB shared graphics memory
Integrated Sound
Intel Pro Wireless 3945 802.11a/b/g Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card
1-Year Collect and Return service only

All for £490.

semi-pro waster · 23 Jul 2006 at 11:16

If you are happy not to go brand new then there are some secondhand bargains to be had that are more than capable of internet/word processing etc.

I got a Compaq Presario 2100 which has an XP-M 2400, 768mb Ram, 60gb hard drive and built in wireless for $500 CAD which works out to be around £250. Sure it has a fairly rubbish SiS onboard graphics card and only a DVD/CDRW but easily capable of most office tasks with ease

gash2024 · 24 Jul 2006 at 15:14

hmm very interesting,where would be the best place to start somewhere like Ebay?

semi-pro waster · 24 Jul 2006 at 15:54

I bought a laptop through an auction a couple of years ago now and my parents still have it for use, as long as you are reasonably careful you can find some bargains. I used Craigslist for my most recent purchase but I don't know if they have any listings in your area so that might be no go. If you have a bit of patience and time then you could go to the Members Market here, you need 250+ posts and to have been here for 90 days though.