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Im looking to buy a new laptop for uni. I really dont have a clue when it comes to specifications so I really need some help. I want one that I can use for the internet, but not internet connection through a phone line. I just need it for internet access and uni coursework etc. The one I am interested in is the Toshiba L40 10x which is in pc world for 399. Is this likely to be what i am looking for and will I be able to have broadband on that laptop? If anyone doesn't mind looking at it and who obviously has a good idea when it comes to computers can you please help me!
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.That seems a fairly good laptop for the money.
Toshiba is a good make.
The CPU is the T2080 which is OK, not the fastest but not the slowest.
It has Vista Home Premium which is OK (and better than Home basic)
It has 1GB of memory which is fine (512Mb is too little, 2Gb is probably overkill so 1Gb is about right)
It has 120Gb hard drive which is pretty good.
The screen is 15.4" which is a little small (a 17" would be better but will be more expensive)
It is Wireless enabled so it means you can connect to the internet via wireless which is good.
So overall I would say go for it.
Toshiba is a good make.
The CPU is the T2080 which is OK, not the fastest but not the slowest.
It has Vista Home Premium which is OK (and better than Home basic)
It has 1GB of memory which is fine (512Mb is too little, 2Gb is probably overkill so 1Gb is about right)
It has 120Gb hard drive which is pretty good.
The screen is 15.4" which is a little small (a 17" would be better but will be more expensive)
It is Wireless enabled so it means you can connect to the internet via wireless which is good.
So overall I would say go for it.
I'd agree with the above. My only advise would be to try and get a laptop with windows XP on it, and not windows Vista.
It may be older, but it's better in many important ways. Perhaps just as importantly, your uni will still only officially support XP most likely on their networks (other systems will work fine though), and their IT staff will certainly be more familiar with XP.
It may be older, but it's better in many important ways. Perhaps just as importantly, your uni will still only officially support XP most likely on their networks (other systems will work fine though), and their IT staff will certainly be more familiar with XP.
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