laptop under 299.99

catoutthebag · 4 August 2015 at 8:29PM

I'll be getting a 299.99 refund from e buyer for a faulty laptop that is taking too long to repair.

My requirements are basic

- basic photo editing with GIMP
-net browsing Inc I player
-word and PowerPoint use
-usb to connect to ext hd
-dvd drive (optional now for the first time due to blu ray player in tv)

Based on last point should I be looking at a net book?

Previous had 15 inch screens. Open to smaller. Open to grade A refurbished.

Ideally don't want to add to the 299.99.

If I have cash leftover after the 299. 99 then all the better.

Thanks in advance

Ps not lenovo basic - their keyboards are horrible.

Fightsback · 4 August 2015 at 8:43PM

Check out the Argos outlet on ebay:

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Argos-Outlet?category=175672&categoryName=Laptops%20&%20Netbooks

catoutthebag · 5 August 2015 at 12:14PM

Any more ?

Leo2020 · 5 August 2015 at 12:41PM

You can't use Gimp on a Chromebook you will have to look for an alternative that will run on Chrome OS. I know a lot of people slate em but try PC World. Often good on price these days.

catoutthebag · 5 August 2015 at 4:30PM

Didn't know that thanks.

Think I'd be ok a 10-13 inch net book thing. ..

I'll look in argos p c world and e buyer

Fightsback · 5 August 2015 at 5:53PM

Leo2020 wrote: »

You can't use Gimp on a Chromebook you will have to look for an alternative that will run on Chrome OS. I know a lot of people slate em but try PC World. Often good on price these days.

Yes you can, wager.