Help with buying a Laptop

nutmegman

Hi all,

I was thinking of buying this laptop from Ebuyer, would anyone help me a let me know if it is any good. My needs are simple, i just need a relaible computer for the internet and office based applications.

This one is £310 on Ebuyer, i dont really want to spend more than £350.

Thanks in advance






System TypeNotebook

Built-in DevicesStereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial
Width36.5 cm
Depth26.9 cm
Height3.7 cm
Weight2.8 kg
LocalisationUnited Kingdom
ProcessorIntel Celeron 530 / 1.73 GHz
Data Bus Speed533 MHz
TypeL2 Cache
Installed Size1 MB
Installed Size512 MB / 2 GB (max)

TechnologyDDR II SDRAM - 667 MHzType
Serial ATA/IDESerial ATA I
nterfaceSerial ATA-150Hard Drive80 GB - Serial ATA-150TypeDVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAMRead Speed24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)Write Speed24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL)CD / DVD Rewrite Speed10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)Display Type15.4" TFT active matrixMax Resolution1280 x 800 ( WXGA )Widescreen DisplayYesColour support24-bit (16.7 million colours)Graphics Processor / VendorIntel GMA X3100Video MemoryDynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0Audio OutputSound cardCompliant StandardsHigh Definition AudioTypeKeyboard, touchpad, multimedia control panelModemFax / modemMax Transfer Rate56 KbpsProtocols & SpecificationsITU V.92NetworkingNetwork adapterWireless LAN SupportedYesData Link ProtocolEthernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gCompliant StandardsIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11gExpansion Slots Total (Free)2 memory ¦ 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCardInterfaces1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ¦ 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 ¦ 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11 ¦ 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm ¦ 1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type AFeaturesSecurity lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, system passwordCompliant StandardsPlug and Play, ACPI 1.0b, CE, UL, TUV GS, cUL, EPA Energy Star, UL 1950, VESA DDC/CI, VESA DPMS, CSA 22.2 No. 950, FCC Part 15 B, FCC Part 68, R&TTEPower DeviceExternalVoltage RequiredAC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )TechnologyLithium IonInstalled Qty1Run Time (Up To)2.5 hour(s)OS ProvidedMicrosoft Windows Vista Home BasicSoftwareToshiba ConfigFree, Connectivity Doctor, Toshiba Assist, Toshiba Disc Creator, Norton Internet Security 2007 (90 days subscription), Ulead DVD MovieFactory for ToshibaService & Support1 year warrantyService & Support DetailsInternational warranty - parts and labour - 1 yearMin Operating Temperature5 °CMax Operating Temperature35 °CHumidity Range Operating20 - 80%

motorguy

Check out this thread its a very similar question.

Dell vostro 1000 would be a good buy. on www.dmxdimension.com for latest dell deals.

Good luck