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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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As the old boy turns 60 this month, i thought i'd splash out and get him a lappy to fiddle with. I want to spend between £300 and £400 ideally. All it has to have really is a decent screen (for 60 year old eyes ) and wireless connectvity. I've been told hat Toshiba and Fujitsu are good buys - true?
I've been looking around the Laptops direct website - are they good prices or can i do better
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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hiya mate try somewhere like pc world they have always got wikid deals going on there with the latest software and tech for around the price you want to spend so try pcworld,curry's,comet and dixons the usual places and im sure you will be fine. also brands like Acer,Advent and compaq are very good brands i have an Acer and i ver happy hope this helps
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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Have a look at what Dell have to offer too Find a Notebook, Desktop, Server, Printer, Software, Service or Monitor at Dell.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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Dell are looking quite good. I've spec'd one up which comes in at £400. I shall visit the usual suspects this weekend. I've looked on the pc world site but i'm sure better deals are to be had in store
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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Dell

really pleased with mine
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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Been to Pc World and had a play on a few Laptops. At the moment i like this one.
I can get it with either XP or Vista. I'm very familiar with xp and can sort 99% of issues i come across so am leaning towards that. Is there anything to be gained from Vista for Lappy which is essentially gonna be an internet tool?
I'm gonna have to buy a wireless router thingy - any advice as they vary hugely in price
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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Have used laptops direct twice and very happy with laptops. Acer are Good for the price and you can get a three year warrenty cheap, about £89 with accidental damage
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