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[BooldawgsMrs]

Hi

I'm thinking about getting a laptop and was wandering what specs I should be asking for, as I have no understanding in these matters can you help.

I would mainly use it for storing photos and going online. We are currently with AOL and I use it mainly for online games and and checking emails. I also like to be able to use a webcam on it for chatting on msn or skype.

[vehelpfulguy]

It is possible to get too bogged down with specs of a laptop.

Main choice is if you want a 15" size screen or a 17" size screen, also maybe battery life.

Once you have settled on that decide on a price and a good make (Toshiba, Sony, Dell, HP etc) then look round for a good offer.

To be honest, most times price will define the spec of a laptop.

Around �300 is going to be very basic and low end, �350 get you a bit more, �400 should get you a good machine, I would think twice about paying much over �400.

I think this is good deal at just over �400.

http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/403315/dell-vos tro-1510-notebook-1-8ghz-c2/

[ACtheTROLL]

agree with the above .. set a budget - go for a known brand

have a look in a couple of pc mags just to see what's reasonable

�400 will buy you a very decent lappy
�300 will give you �100 to buy a usb HDD

swings and roundabouts

[Broadie451]

I would say that memory (RAM) is important you would want at least a 1gb for photos then as the other posts have mentioned screen size battery life, weight. Also it may be worth considering using a USB portable hard drive for data storage. you can get a freecom 250gb portable drive for around the �80 mark. What sort of mouse touch pad or mini joystick type, do you want to use a docking station at home so you can use a full size screen keyboard and mouse.

[BooldawgsMrs]

Thank You all.

we already have a portable drive to back up all our photos for the main pc just incase the main pc should ever die on us.

You have given me alot of food for thought, thanks for your help.