What laptop?

ser-wah! · 07-05-2007, 01:21 AM

Hellooo, btw

I'm Sarah!

I'm looking for a laptop for the long years of 6th form and uni that await me, and because I am completely computer illiterate, I thought I would ask for some help! (:

I want something that will store my music on (not huuuge amounts, but a fair bit!), a few pictures (I'm a bit into photography, but keep most of my stuff on a pen drive!), microsoft works (word etc, for my coursework!), and obv. with a wireless internet thing! And that's pretty much it, I think... and not too big, because I'll be carrying it around with me, and I would prefer it if I could buy it in a shop, so I can play on the keyboard and stuff (am a fussy person when it comes to typing!).

As I'm a poor student I can't afford a huge amount, but anything up to £400 really! The cheaper the better as my pony is feeling neglected and would like something pretty!

Thank you tons in advance!

ETA: Ohh, I'm in the UK aussi (: !

ser-wah! · 07-05-2007, 03:41 PM

or what sort of spec. I'd be looking for--completely useless at this sort of thing!

XxSNIPERxX · 07-05-2007, 05:08 PM

the best thing u can do is just go to a shop and pick out one thats within ur budget and that u think looks the best.. any laptop u buy brand new these days will do all of what u want.. its when u actualy want to play games that u have to fork out alot of money.. as for what brand to buy.. im not really 100% anymore because they all use pretty much the same parts however i do know accer are fairly cheap and look pretty nice

however if u want a mac they look REALLY sleek and all white

Cleric7x9 · 07-05-2007, 05:16 PM

yeah but i dont think he will be able to afford a MAC on that budget

here are the things you should try and get in a laptop if you want it to last:

dual core processor
1 GB RAM
built-in (integrated) wireless internet
and you will probably want around an 80GB harddrive

bluedishwasher · 07-05-2007, 05:16 PM

this looks pretty good:
http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/stor...ory_oid=-27405
just look in all the electronics stores you can pick up something decent, as a guideline i would say minimum:
60GB hard drive
1GB RAM
DVD Drive
1.7GHz Processor (Dual Core)

07-05-2007, 01:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
ser-wah! New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2	What laptop? Hellooo, btw I'm Sarah! I'm looking for a laptop for the long years of 6th form and uni that await me, and because I am completely computer illiterate, I thought I would ask for some help! (: I want something that will store my music on (not huuuge amounts, but a fair bit!), a few pictures (I'm a bit into photography, but keep most of my stuff on a pen drive!), microsoft works (word etc, for my coursework!), and obv. with a wireless internet thing! And that's pretty much it, I think... and not too big, because I'll be carrying it around with me, and I would prefer it if I could buy it in a shop, so I can play on the keyboard and stuff (am a fussy person when it comes to typing!). As I'm a poor student I can't afford a huge amount, but anything up to £400 really! The cheaper the better as my pony is feeling neglected and would like something pretty! Thank you tons in advance! ETA: Ohh, I'm in the UK aussi (: !

07-05-2007, 05:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
XxSNIPERxX banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Australia Age: 24 Posts: 589	the best thing u can do is just go to a shop and pick out one thats within ur budget and that u think looks the best.. any laptop u buy brand new these days will do all of what u want.. its when u actualy want to play games that u have to fork out alot of money.. as for what brand to buy.. im not really 100% anymore because they all use pretty much the same parts however i do know accer are fairly cheap and look pretty nice however if u want a mac they look REALLY sleek and all white Last edited by XxSNIPERxX; 07-05-2007 at 05:11 PM.

07-05-2007, 05:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cleric7x9 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Palm Beach, FL Age: 24 Posts: 2,312	yeah but i dont think he will be able to afford a MAC on that budget here are the things you should try and get in a laptop if you want it to last: dual core processor 1 GB RAM built-in (integrated) wireless internet and you will probably want around an 80GB harddrive __________________ Dell Studio XPS 16 Notebook p8600 2.4Ghz 4Gb DDR3 1066Mhz RAM 128GB Samsung SSD ATI Radeon Mobility 3670 512Mb 16" 1920x1080 RGBLED LCD Backlit keyboard Windows 7 Professional x64 RTM

07-05-2007, 05:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
bluedishwasher Platinum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Age: 18 Posts: 643	this looks pretty good: http://www.currys.co.uk/martprd/stor...ory_oid=-27405 just look in all the electronics stores you can pick up something decent, as a guideline i would say minimum: 60GB hard drive 1GB RAM DVD Drive 1.7GHz Processor (Dual Core) __________________ - Jon Last edited by bluedishwasher; 07-05-2007 at 05:18 PM.

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