Recommend laptop to buy

LondonS · 06-05-2008, 02:02 PM

Hi, I want to buy a laptop and don’t know how to go about it so was wondering if anyone can recommend one or where to look?

I am based in London and would use the laptop to work (Word, Excel, Power Point, Acrobat) but also want to be able to listen to music, watch DVDs and use Internet.

I did some research and it seems these are the features it should have (some of them I don’t know what they are), would these be ok?

100-160GB hardware
1GB RAM
Modem
USB ports
DVD recorder
Dual Core Processor
Screen 15.4 or 17
Wireless Internet
Video card 256 MB
Windows XP Professional
HD Audio, Surround sound

Can anyone let me know of a good brand, and not extremely expensive, with these or similar characteristics?

Sorry if my post sounds too simple. I don’t know much about computers and have never owned a laptop but it has now become a necessity, mainly for work reasons.

Thanks.

jnskyliner34 · 06-05-2008, 03:38 PM

hmm. i don't know what site to browse for since you're based in the UK.

but looking over at newegg, here i one found that'll suit your needs.

Lenovo Thinkpad
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834146382

i only linked you to one because it's hard to look for laptops that come with Windows XP, as most of them now come with Windows Vista.

Dropkickmurphys · 06-05-2008, 04:01 PM

Have a look at LaptopsDirect.co.uk they sell laptops at a price - VAT...

good manufacturers imo are Toshiba, HP, Compaq and Fujitsu-siemens.

dont know your Budget but something like this maybe?

cohen · 06-06-2008, 12:03 AM

What sort of budget are you on?

SpudMack · 06-07-2008, 09:32 PM

You always have Dell... LOL

cohen · 06-08-2008, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpudMack

You always have Dell... LOL

No way, they are good for somethings, but for what the OP wants to do, no way

Bramp · 06-09-2008, 07:40 PM

I have a vostro 1400 and my bro has the 1500 we do everything the op wants to do.

Sir Travis D · 06-09-2008, 08:59 PM

What? The vostro is great for the op. However, it does not have 256mb video memory unless I am mistaken.

06-05-2008, 02:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
LondonS New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2	Recommend laptop to buy Hi, I want to buy a laptop and don’t know how to go about it so was wondering if anyone can recommend one or where to look? I am based in London and would use the laptop to work (Word, Excel, Power Point, Acrobat) but also want to be able to listen to music, watch DVDs and use Internet. I did some research and it seems these are the features it should have (some of them I don’t know what they are), would these be ok? 100-160GB hardware 1GB RAM Modem USB ports DVD recorder Dual Core Processor Screen 15.4 or 17 Wireless Internet Video card 256 MB Windows XP Professional HD Audio, Surround sound Can anyone let me know of a good brand, and not extremely expensive, with these or similar characteristics? Sorry if my post sounds too simple. I don’t know much about computers and have never owned a laptop but it has now become a necessity, mainly for work reasons. Thanks.

06-05-2008, 03:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
jnskyliner34 Diamond Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 18 Posts: 2,799	hmm. i don't know what site to browse for since you're based in the UK. but looking over at newegg, here i one found that'll suit your needs. Lenovo Thinkpad http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834146382 i only linked you to one because it's hard to look for laptops that come with Windows XP, as most of them now come with Windows Vista. __________________ JN - Nickname Skyline R34 - Favorite Car Kapeesh? Your Music, Your LAST.FM http://www.last.fm/user/jnskyliner34

06-05-2008, 04:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dropkickmurphys Diamond Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Worthing, UK (Uni at Kent) Age: 19 Posts: 1,971	Have a look at LaptopsDirect.co.uk they sell laptops at a price - VAT... good manufacturers imo are Toshiba, HP, Compaq and Fujitsu-siemens. dont know your Budget but something like this maybe? __________________ Intel Core2 Quad Q6600 2.4Ghz (OC @ 2.9GHz) Gigabyte P35C-DS3R motherboard 2GB 6400 DDR240 RAM 512Mb Geforce 8600GT OC'd (Hoping for a 9800GT soon) 500GB Seagate 7,500RPM HDD Lite-on 20x DVD+RW OCZ GameXStream 600W PSU CoolerMaster Black Centurian 534 Case Samsung 19" 1440x900 SyncMaster 940BW monitor / Samsung 19" 1440x900 TV Dual Booting: Windows XP Proffessional SP2 / Windows Vista Business SP1

06-06-2008, 12:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
cohen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 14 Posts: 8,222	What sort of budget are you on? __________________ My Website Desktop / Laptop Motherboard: Asus M2N X SE / Unknown CPU: AMD 4000+ 2.1GHZ x 2 / Intel Pentium M 1.60GHZ Ram: 2GB Transcend / 512MB Hard Drive: 320GB / 60GB Video Card: Both Intergrated Monitor: 19" Benq / 15.4" OS: Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 / Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3

06-07-2008, 09:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
SpudMack New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 1	You always have Dell... LOL __________________ Drop - Spill - Shock - My Laptop can.

06-09-2008, 07:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bramp Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 378	I have a vostro 1400 and my bro has the 1500 we do everything the op wants to do.

06-09-2008, 08:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sir Travis D Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Age: 14 Posts: 1,183	What? The vostro is great for the op. However, it does not have 256mb video memory unless I am mistaken. __________________ Alienware Area-51 M15x Owner Winner of CFclan suicide and whiner medals, 2008

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