Packard Bell Dot M/U 11.6" Widescreen laptop - ANY GOOD??

RomansProperties

HI
Please can I have peoples thoughts as to if this is any good?
I am off away for 4 months so need a very portable computer.

Spec off pcworlds web site is

• Intel Celeron processor 743
• (1.3Ghz, 800Mhz, 1MB Cache)
• [URL="javascript:showEditorial('Genuine-Windows');"]Genuine Windows(R) 7 Home Premium[/URL]
• 3GB Memory
• 250GB Hard drive

• Up to 6 hours battery life
• Weight 1.35 kg
• Webcam
• LED Backlight screen
• Multi-gesture touchpad

Thanks in advance

-TangleFoot-

It's basically a PB branded Acer Aspire 1410. Not bad, but if you can afford it I suggest you get the next model up instead.

RomansProperties

HI
Thanks for your advice.
I was kind of hoping £350 Max budget as I will mainly use it while I am away and not much after that.
The PB has 3GB ram compared with the 1410 only having 2GB
Do you know anything about the processor?

Cheers

-TangleFoot-

Oddly enough the only real difference between the two processors is the amount of cache bolted on - 2MB as opposed to 1MB. Either way, £350 doesn't get you very far in the world of CULV. Have you considered getting a netbook?

kev_min

OP it looks like you are after a "throw away" laptop to use for 4 months and then put away?

If thats the case then, if the item you have seen will do what you want, go for it. Another alternative could be a "pre loved" or second hand laptop.