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1. • JenTheHen
   • So, I have got to the point where I REALLY need a decent computer and it has to be a laptop if I'm gonna do what I want to do on it.
     
     But I'm a total retard when it comes to this kind of thing.
     
     It just needs to be the better side of OK, needs wifi and needs to be about £300.
     
     Help!
   • [14:31 on 04/08/08]
2. • mike
   • I'm no expert so I'll let others step in but £300 seems enough for a decent computer for sure, mine was only £300 but it is a desktop.
     
     I still hate laptops for their screens (headache-inducing), keyboards (impossible not to make typing mistakes with my fat fingers) and their stupid mousepads (give me an old fashioned mouse, not the rodent kind).
   • [14:38 on 04/08/08]
3. • JenTheHen
   • I hate laptops too but if you're travelling around on a shoot, they're kind of essential.
     
     I think I should be able to get something OK I reckon but I'd love some recommendations!!!
   • [14:40 on 04/08/08]
4. • mike
   • I'd take Laddy's advice if he appears in this thread, he's never let me down technology wise.
   • [14:46 on 04/08/08]
5. • mamba
   • For that sort of money, I'd be looking at something like this...
     
     www.ebuyer.com/product/147930
   • [14:52 on 04/08/08]
6. • Hopkins
   • mamba says:

     For that sort of money, I'd be looking at something like this...
     
     www.ebuyer.com/product/147930
     
     
     That's good, but save money by getting one without an operating system, as you're bound to know somebody with a snide copy of Windows
   • [14:53 on 04/08/08]
7. • JenTheHen
   • That is actually really good. Thanks Alex.
     
     Might be slightly more than I want to pay though, but it's going on my list.
     
     Anyone else?
   • [14:56 on 04/08/08]
8. • Podge
   • check the big ones like comet curys and pc world, one is bound to have an offer on.
     
     getting one without OS isnt that cheep, i looked into it when i wanted to run a linux one
   • [16:41 on 04/08/08]
9. • mamba
   • Same sort of price as the last one, but this looks good for the money...
     
     www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=5489&CategorySele...
   • [16:58 on 04/08/08]
10. • theadore
    • Not sure how it compares with the other posted... but might be worth a look.
      
      link @ comet
      
    • [17:03 on 04/08/08]
11. • Ben
    • Jen, I might be able to get a deal on a Dell through work. I'll see what I can do.
    • [20:08 on 04/08/08]
12. • JenTheHen
    • Oooh thanks Ben. Let me know.
      
      Cheers to everyone for all their suggestions and feel free to keep 'em coming!!
    • [20:49 on 04/08/08]
13. • Gareth
    • 
      
      Obvious LOL.
    • [21:07 on 04/08/08]
14. • Laddeth
    • Funnily enough I was checking out laptops today.
      What are you primarily using it for? As there are so many swings and roundabouts when it comes to laptops.
      I shall have a goose for ya
      
      Edit:
      If Ben can get you a discount on a dell an Inspiron 1525 would probably be your best bet
      
      And thankyou for the kind comments Mike, I do my best
      [Edited by Laddeth at 21:45 on 04/08/08]
    • [21:19 on 04/08/08]
15. • mike
    • You belong in IT dude, you just know so much, was quite chuffed for you when I saw you were taking that course.
      
      But, er, you'er still ginger.
    • [22:17 on 04/08/08]
16. • Laddeth
    • Shame the first module of it is "This is a mouse..this is a keyboard......this is a monitor...."etc
      I'm sure it'll pick up. Well it better since I'm fucking paying for it lol
    • [00:11 on 05/08/08]
17. • mike
    • My Dad did that ECDL before and he knew 3/4 of it, so thats saying something.
    • [09:26 on 05/08/08]

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