buying a lap top...

lorny80

hi, i need help in buying a laptop.
it needs to be about 300-350
for family use
built in wifi
being used for alot of homework
have a decent memory
playing dvds
and have a fair battery life..
any ideas?
thanks in advance.

carebear13

hi - we have the acer 5742. bought for allthe reasons you have apart from playing dvd's, so far very good, no probs.

getmore4less

Start with the cheapest dells and use them as a baseline.

I think this site is still good as a reference for dell deals.
http://www.wizmarkcomputers.co.uk/

whatever you get consider at least one extra power block if being used in multiple locations by multiple people, much easier.

My inspiron 1300 did all that stuff till I dropped it with the powerlead attached, now in bits waiting for a new DC socket to arrive to get soldered in.

wendylu

go for a lenovo G570. I bought this after researching for days and reading reviews on lots of different forums. Then obviously start tracking down the price. I used Laptops Direct but there were some pretty good deals on Amazon as well. We bought this lenovo as we needed a 2nd laptop. Funnily enough our old laptop is a lenovo U550 and is still in excellent working condition and nearly 3 years old. When we bought the old lenovo we did exactly the same. Research, forums and price search. Interestingly friends and family have been quite impressed as well, and either have bought, or considering a lenovo for when they actually replace their existing. By the way looks for discount vouchers for free delivery. Hope it helps.

getmore4less

One thing to add to your wish list is especialy if it will be carried much

Weight.

pogofish

lorny80 wrote: »

it needs to be about 300-350

The very thread you need is right here - Keep an eye on the end of it as some of the deals can be short lived:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/1147017

lorny80

sorry it took so long for me to get back, but thank you for all the help.