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[Humey Whilem]

I need to get a new laptop but don't really have more than 300 tops to spend on it...

Any suggestions? All I need it for is the web, some downloading (but files can be stored externally), occassional photoshop and a simple recording program (N-Track for example).

Also, I'll need windows but I'm guessing I should avoid Vista if possible, am I right?

Most things I see have Vista installed. Am I stuck with it?

Thanks.

[Original Spies]

I'd also like to know of a laptop under 300 bin lids which would be able to run Photoshop or a windows GarageBand equivelant without setting on fire.

Mac's look nice but are too expensive and they are white. I can't own white things because I'd probably spill some bastard food on it.

[neepheid]

Stay away from Celeron processors. Get as much memory as you can afford.

[geo1903]

Worth checking out Tescos for any deals they have on Acer machines, some of them are pretty good value.

Also have a look at misco.co.uk, I'm sure they'll have a few XP options.

[Captain America]

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Yeah tesco have a 2Gb Acer for £349 with decent sized harddrive as well.



Only just out of your range and might be worth it. Couple of my friends bought them and they've said they are rather good.



On the subject of vista I've had of since Xmas and it's been fine, never had an issue with it.

[Humey Whilem]

Thanks, got it sorted now. I actually bought a Packard Bell @ Currys, managed to get a bit (tiny bit) of a deal on it for 300.

Ta.