laptop

WaxiesDargle

Hi

I'm about to buy two..yes two laptops for my daughters...like most people looking for a laptop there are so many to choose from it's mind boggling...anyhow I've wittled it down to 4..decisions decisions.
from Tescos

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.207-4532.aspx
http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.207-4984.aspx

Toshiba L500-19Z T6600 4GB 320GB Windows 7 15.6"
Toshiba L500-1CQ T6600 3GB 250GB Windows 7 15.6" Laptop

From John Lewis on-line

http://www.johnlewis.com/230701026/Product.aspx

Sony Vaio VGN-NW20EF/P..pink !

and argos

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5082281/c_1/1|category_root|Office%2C+PCs+and+phones|14418968/c_2/3|cat_15701344|Laptops+and+mini+laptops|14419039.htm

if anyone has got one of these could you please let me know your experiences...thanks

I have a daft question...when at home do I connect into any phone socket to use my normal IP and do I need a filter?...and if I bought a wireless router can I put it anywhere in the house or has it got to be by the laptop?

4743hudsonj

sony from JL hands down

2 year warranty too

GT60

John lewis have a price match on untill midnight and the wireless router can be any where

davester

Wifi router can be anywhere in the house but you might find dead areas in the house. but it would be a case of moving the router or even fiddling with the antenna.

What do your Daughters want from a laptop, what will they use it for, quote any particular programs if you know of any.

davester

Where as the sony has the brand, the acer has a dedicated graphics and more RAM, not sure the processor comparison with the AMD and the Intel, but they are rather close. and the price is £100 difference in favour of the Acer.

WaxiesDargle

Thank you all

davester..

one for uni next year and the other for college...and the usual surfing/facebook/music downloads..not sure on programs

the specs really are ( I'm no expert! )

graphics card
wireless
windows7
webcam
minimim 3Gb RAM
Core Duo Processor
would have like bluetooth but can't seem to find one

WaxiesDargle

going back to this...when these companies display their laptops on the site and they also show 'what you also may need' ...I can't see a wireless router...surely that is an essential piece of kit?...