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I want a new laptop

Hi

I want a new laptop (as the title suggests)

I don't have have a landline so my only option for the internet is Virgin Media at £18 a month or mobile broadband (i use above 3MB but below 5MB every month)

Is it worth

1) getting one of the below £100 laptops at the Carphone Warehouse when taking out a mobile broandband contract (which i know would tie me in for 18 months)

which would cost me £95 for the laptop and delivery plus £198 for the extra cost of the broadband

or

2) to buy a cheapish £300 to £400 laptop and stick with Virgin Media in the hope when they upgrade the 4MB to 10MB next year that the 2MB service will go down in price

and if option 2 which is the best budget brand?
Debt of £6300 cleared in 5 years, now ZERO

Comments

  • Dell are fantastic I find, worth a look and excellent value.
  • Dicky2K
    Dicky2K Posts: 495 Forumite
    I bought myself a decent laptop and went to Vodafone, they done me a £25 per month Mobile Broadband for 5gb, they do £15 for 3gb too! works wonders for me, im a long distance lorry driver and i get 3g most places in the country! - comes with the free USB modem too..
    Recommended to all.
    Almost..debt free.. :P:money:
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