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Which Laptop Computer?
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I am looking to buy a laptop computer to replace my aging desk top one.
Being an octogenarian I have scant knowledge of the technical data that accompanies the array of laptops on offer.
I would be content with that can provide the basic requirements and would be grateful for any advice.
Being an octogenarian I have scant knowledge of the technical data that accompanies the array of laptops on offer.
I would be content with that can provide the basic requirements and would be grateful for any advice.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Unless you are going to be carrying your laptop outside the house often go for the largest screen you can find. That will give you the biggest keyboard for comfort on the hands as well as the eyes.
This sort of machine will not have a huge battery life but not a problem if you are using it at home.
Unless you are hardcore gamer playing the latest high spec games or a video editor you do not need a high spec machine.
It should have 4GB RAM.
Minimum 500GB hard drive. If you store a lot of movies you will need more.
I like this one:
Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation
But really you will get a lot more for your money in a desktop. Unless you absolutely need a laptop, buy a desktop. You could buy a decent tablet for web browsing etc in your armchair, in bed or in the garden with the savings.
This sort of machine will not have a huge battery life but not a problem if you are using it at home.
Unless you are hardcore gamer playing the latest high spec games or a video editor you do not need a high spec machine.
It should have 4GB RAM.
Minimum 500GB hard drive. If you store a lot of movies you will need more.
I like this one:
Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation
But really you will get a lot more for your money in a desktop. Unless you absolutely need a laptop, buy a desktop. You could buy a decent tablet for web browsing etc in your armchair, in bed or in the garden with the savings.
Don't worry about buying from Amazon - free delivery and the customer care is the best I've ever come across. Free returns too.
That is Amazon itself, and not its 'market place' traders.
Think about buying a PC magazine so that you can read the reviews and get an idea of the current spec.
Bear in mind Microsoft is releasing Windows 8 this month, but if you buy a Windows 7 machine it may come with a free upgrade and in any case Microsoft is charging around £24 for the upgrade, which isn't a lot of money, but may mean Windows 7 machines may be a bit cheaper.
That is Amazon itself, and not its 'market place' traders.
Think about buying a PC magazine so that you can read the reviews and get an idea of the current spec.
Bear in mind Microsoft is releasing Windows 8 this month, but if you buy a Windows 7 machine it may come with a free upgrade and in any case Microsoft is charging around £24 for the upgrade, which isn't a lot of money, but may mean Windows 7 machines may be a bit cheaper.
Good advice is being given by the above. However the big question is..,."How much are you thinking of spending" Personally, I would suggest you place a maximum of £400 because, as illustrated by hc4361, you can get a really big screen laptop for less than £400. and one which would have more than very basic facilities.
Ron.
Ron.
By the way, you don't need Office unless you are in any sort of business that needs you to read and create extremely complicated spreadsheets or presentations. It is a hugely sophisticated, expensive piece of software that the majority of home users will never need.
OpenOffice is a free download that can read and create Office documents.
OpenOffice is a free download that can read and create Office documents.