which laptop?

[MadMacs]

Hi, my sister is looking to buy a basic laptop just to use for internet & word.

There are 2 laptops that we are currently looking at one is the "InspironTM 1501 " and the other "Avent 7102 laptop"

The "InspironTM 1501" is £349
The "Avent 7102 laptop" is £299.97

Here are the specs

"InspironTM 1501"

Processor
Mobile AMD Sempron TM Processor 3500+
Operating system
Windows Vista Home Basic
Memory
512MB 533MHz DDR SDRAM
Monitor
14.1" Wide XGA screen
Harddrive
60GB Hard Drive (5,400rpm)
Optical Drive
Integrated 24xCDRW/8x DVD Combo Drive
Graphic Card
Integrated Graphics

+ wireless 1390 Mini PCI network card 802.11b/g

"Avent 7102 laptop"

Processor
AMD Sempron 3000+ Processor
Operating system
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Memory
1 GB RAM
Monitor
15.4" Widescreen Display
Harddrive
40 GB Hard Drive
Optical Drive
DVD ReWriter Drive
Graphic Card
128MB ATi X200 integrated graphics

So which one do you think she should go for?

 

[MadMacs]

One more thing, kinda hoping for a majority vote before the end of tonight.

 

[PureAppleJuice]

Bottom one is most definitely reasonable if you just want internet and word. Might even do better in games than the top one too!

 

[MadMacs]

Thanks, My sister seems to be set on getting vista, but i'm not so sure.

 

[gumbald]

Have you looked at other Inspiron models? What's the maximum price?