New Laptop PCs - What and where from!

shockingmoment

I need to buy two laptops - 1 for each of my dear cherubs. Considering Dell and Acer as I've used both of these previously. They need(?) them for h/w (they say) but also MSN (natch), games, email, music, videos, surfing etc etc

Anyone got any advice on models / specs?
Also any deals on at the mo?

Thanks,

f1charlie

All Dell deals here:

http://www.wizmarkcomputers.co.uk/alldellevaluecodedeals.htm

Wombat

I got the £299 Acer from Comet when the deal was on. I think it now stands at £349ish. I've been very pleased with it. Good build and performance.

Since the price increase on the Acer I bought a similarly priced Dell laptop for someone and I thought it wasn't as well built as the Acer. Very similar performance and spec, but I found the Acer a better feel and more comfortable to use, as well as better looking. So between the two, I would go for the Acer again.

needmoney

Just read all the way throught the 'cheapest lap top' thread and am even more confused, so many recommendations and no conclusion

Requirements:-

able to access this site:D
view and store digital photos
play DVD's
CD writer
burn DVD's
access internet 'anywhere' - wireless
transmit tv signals to a portable tv

Soooo
Can anyone help please? and Thanks:beer:

shockingmoment

got mine from simplyacer.co.uk

cheapest, next day dely, real people, no problems.

got the Acer 5101AWLMi, 100GB HD, 1GB RAM, Turino proc, Dual layer DVD, wireless, 15.4" scn, really nice bit of kit