New Laptop Help

[pleno1]

Sigh, just went to town to buy a new netbook and realised how small they are? Jesus. Far too small imo.

Anyway thought I'd post here as I have no idea re: Laptops so any help will be good.

I'm a freelance journalist so travel alot using my laptop, have two other laptops that I use for other things including poker/music etc. I want a new laptop that is;

1) Smallish/neat, basically relatively easy to take on a train
2) My needs on the laptop will literally just be writing, light browsing, poker, 2/3 tables max though, so no need so anything huge that way.

It'll be my third laptop so willing to pay around £400

Anyone?

[kinboshi]

Yes.

I just bought one that fits that bill exactly.  I'll dig out the link. 

[kinboshi]

http://www.acerdirect.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_Timeline_3810T_Windows_7_Laptop_LX.PCR02.021/version.asp

£499, but with a £100 off that with their current offer.

A bloody good computer for on the move, but powerful enough to run Photoshop and other apps like that with no fuss.  Like a netbook, but far better (for my purposes anyway).  Will suit you perfectly I reckon.

Battery lasts about 4-5 hours with the wi-fi on. 

[KarmaDope]

Thoughts on this?

http://www.acerdirect.co.uk/GRADE_A1_-_Acer_Aspire_5332_Laptop_A1-LX.PGW0X.001/version.asp?PID=489

[kinboshi]

Thoughts on this?

http://www.acerdirect.co.uk/GRADE_A1_-_Acer_Aspire_5332_Laptop_A1-LX.PGW0X.001/version.asp?PID=489

Add £80 to get Windows 7 - but it seems similar spec to the one above I think, without comparing them in detail.

[KarmaDope]

Thoughts on this?

http://www.acerdirect.co.uk/GRADE_A1_-_Acer_Aspire_5332_Laptop_A1-LX.PGW0X.001/version.asp?PID=489

Add £80 to get Windows 7 - but it seems similar spec to the one above I think, without comparing them in detail.

I have a cracked copy of 7 ultimate already.

Was mainly looking at the processor...

[kinboshi]

Looks like there are pros and cons with each of those two in direct comparison.  Depends what you want to use it for.  Small things like the lack of a webcam would put me off as I use mine for Skype when I'm away, but that might not be a concern for you.  The one you highlighted has a dedicated graphics card - which will give better performance in that area.  But the battery life looks a lot less than the one I got. 

[KarmaDope]

Looks like there are pros and cons with each of those two in direct comparison.  Depends what you want to use it for.  Small things like the lack of a webcam would put me off as I use mine for Skype when I'm away, but that might not be a concern for you.  The one you highlighted has a dedicated graphics card - which will give better performance in that area.  But the battery life looks a lot less than the one I got. 

Looking for something that will run 20 tables + HEM + TN. Also, has to be able to play Sims 3. Will be plugged in most of the time.

[dizeeG]

Brand  TOSHIBA
Screen size  15.6 inches
Processor  Intel Pentium Dual Core
Intel Processor Star Rating  Intel 2 star processor
Processor model number  T4500
Processor speed  2.3 GHz
Processor bus  800 MHz
Processor cache  1 MB
Memory (RAM)  3 GB
Storage (hard drive)  250 GB
Storage (hard drive) Type  SATA
Operating system  Windows 7 Home Premium
Shared graphics  Intel GMA4500M


Price £399 - http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/product/663212/TOSHIBA-SAT-C650-1CT/tab/specification

[kinboshi]

Looks like there are pros and cons with each of those two in direct comparison.  Depends what you want to use it for.  Small things like the lack of a webcam would put me off as I use mine for Skype when I'm away, but that might not be a concern for you.  The one you highlighted has a dedicated graphics card - which will give better performance in that area.  But the battery life looks a lot less than the one I got. 

Looking for something that will run 20 tables + HEM + TN. Also, has to be able to play Sims 3. Will be plugged in most of the time.

I'd go for a much bigger screen then, but that's up to you as to what you prefer.

[KarmaDope]

Cool, cheers mate. Will have a scout and prob make a decision when I have a wander around town Joobs agrees.