Mad Scientist

Hi there!

I've decided to get a laptop. The main reason for this is to stay on Scoobynet as long as possible. If, however, you ask my Mrs, I really need one for work!

Anyway, being a complete novice when it comes to computers i've no idea what to go for. I'll have about £800 to spare. I know i'll want 256mb RAM and a 30 gig hard drive but what about the processor etc?

All help much appreciated.

Mad

judgejules

Personally I think this is good value for money. Acer are an ok make, but I've never seen one in the flesh so to speak, so I cant say what the build is like. Spec is good for the price, with memory expansion there for the future (more ram is always better for a computer, especially a laptop where bus speed is notoriously slower than a desktop).

Once again, not tried one, not affiliated etc. You pays ya money, ya takes ya chances You could always pop along to PCWorld and see if they have one on display?

~Jules

lightning

By a Toshiba mate. I have had one for a year and it hasn't missed a beat. I think that there are a couple within the current range that will meet your budget. Have a look at the Toshiba website.

Boro

iTrader: (1)

Ive been shopping around for the same. Found a Toshiba Lappy for £799.99 from www.pcworld.co.uk WEB SPECIAL! Maybe worth a look.

Product Features
Intel Celeron Mobile 2.2GHZ Processor
256 mb RAM
30 Gb Hard
DVD-ROM & CD-RW Drive
15" TFT Display
64MB Intel 852GM Graphics Card
2.7 hours Battery life (up to)
Microsfoft Works
Windows XP Home
1 Year Free Warranty
Product Specification
Processor Type Intel Celeron Mobile
Processor speed 2200 mhz
Memory Size 256 mb
Memory Type DDR
Hard Drive Capacity 30 Gb
Optical Drives DVD-ROM & CD-RW
CD-ROM Speed 24 x
CD-RW Speed. 10 x
DVD-ROM Speed 8 x
DVD-RW Speed Not Specified
Floppy Disk Drive Yes
Screen Size/Type 15" XGA
Graphics Card Type Intel 852GM
Graphics Memory 16-64mb UMA mb
TV-out Yes

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Mad Scientist

Thanks guys,

I saw that Toshiba Boro and was thinking about it myself. In fact, I might just get the card out today!

Cheers,

Scoobynet on the move here I come!

OH YEAH! Delta dash too!!
COOOOOOOOOOOOL!!

andym172

I think you should definitely consider an Apple iBook: http://www.apple.com/uk/ibook/

I 'switched' to Mac at Christmas (with an iBook) and haven't looked back...

I'd recommend you speak to AllanB who works at Macwarehouse - he should be able to give you some great advice!

Andy.