Advice appreciated..

Discussion in 'General Hardware' started by WWR, May 30, 2005.

  1. WWR

    WWR Ultra Geek

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    Hiya, I would really appreciate some advice on this topic, first off I am a TOTAL n00b when it comes to laptops (as in knowing what to get, I can use them no problems). But I'm thinking of buying a laptop soon and I was wondering if anyone here could recommend something to me, keeping in mind I'm not looking for anything ground-breaking, just something that looks nice, does the job and is relativley cheap.

    What I'm gonna need it do (at the least) is:

    USB slots for webcam/mouse
    Wireless LAN card
    Simple documents (for uni course)
    Use of MSN/Skype/AIM
    Ability to plug in a headphone/mic combo

    Thanks for any help provided. :)
     
  2. ninja fetus

    ninja fetus I'm a thugged out gangsta

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    I would recommend getting an IBM thinkpad. What's your pricerange, and those are the only programs you'll run?
     
  3. WWR

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    Pretty much that's it program-wise, not to mention Firefox (obviously).

    My estimated price range is up to £500 if all goes well methinks.
     
  4. ninja fetus

    ninja fetus I'm a thugged out gangsta

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    I'd get a possibly used IBM thinkpad. They can be pricey new

    Dell, Toshiba are good.
     
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    Wait a minute, you said you don't care for acer but the link is to an Acer lappy, *scratches head*. I think it looks good too though.
     
  9. ninja fetus

    ninja fetus I'm a thugged out gangsta

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    ooopsies!
    well, if you don't mind lousy customer services then why not.
     
  10. WWR

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    Thanks for the help guys, I'll be sure to do some price comparisons between those and the ones in my local stores.

    Doubt those will be cheaper, the cheapest one I've seen is like £899.99 and they say "It's under £900!" Yeah... a penny under... [expletive deleted]
     
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