TRUE minimum spec for Win 7

50Twuncle

kwikbreaks wrote: »

Just about any current laptop will meet those requirements.

First steps are to set a budget and decide on screensize. The other thing to wonder about is is that really all - what about watching videos? That will require a better quality screen than simple web browsing if disappointment is to be avoided.

budget - uncertain - but since she was contemplating a macbook - say £500 (I am aware that macbooks are £900 +)
15 inch appears acceptible - she may need to watch videos

WAYT

In the days of laptops being supplied with UHD screens, I would accept nothing less than FHD.

So use this as a benchmark; http://mcscom.co.uk/product/dell-inspiron-15-5558-i5-5200u-2-20ghz-8gb-1tb-920m-15-6-fhd-w10h-1yr-rtb-wty-mln298/

I would like a SSD fitted.

50Twuncle

WAYT wrote: »

In the days of laptops being supplied with UHD screens, I would accept nothing less than FHD.

So use this as a benchmark; http://mcscom.co.uk/product/dell-inspiron-15-5558-i5-5200u-2-20ghz-8gb-1tb-920m-15-6-fhd-w10h-1yr-rtb-wty-mln298/

I would like a SSD fitted.

Thanks that seems almost too cheap - what is the USB pen used for ?
Is the screen touch sensitive?

WAYT

50Twuncle wrote: »

Thanks that seems almost too cheap - what is the USB pen used for ?
Is the screen touch sensitive?

It's just a free USB Thumb/Pen/Flash drive. Not a Touchscreen.

50Twuncle

WAYT wrote: »

It's just a free USB Thumb/Pen/Flash drive. Not a Touchscreen.

OK I missread it - on my phone !!

WAYT

VAT and postage to be added, so £348 in total.

50Twuncle

WAYT wrote: »

VAT and postage to be added, so £348 in total.

That's pretty good for an i5