Laptops

[Sammy Lou]

I am trying to find a new laptop and am not really sure what to go for, to start with it needs to be cheapish, but capable of running the internet as i use mine to go on the forums and facebook as well as chat to mates on msn.

i am not gonna get it for a few months but want to get ideas so i can save up for it!

I am a complete noob to things like this, i dont think i want another apple as i am not very good on the one i have i cant even work out how to copy and paste stuff so i need something that is tbh idiot proof!

So any suggestions

[EDGE]

the apple's not idiot proof enough ?

if you're not going for an apple (which would be my recommendation) try looking at the toshibas and sony's hey seem to be going strong, I wouldnt buy a packard bell or advent, but thats just me.....

dell are meant to be ok, and can be had fairly cheap

[Fieldy]

I had great experiance with Dell for 2 years, But since buying my MacBook, I won't go back to windows.......

[Sammy Lou]

Quoting: EDGE

the apple's not idiot proof enough ?

i find the apple complicated!

[ianjpage]

As previosly said hun - dell are very good specification and price wise, other ones like advent, tosh, etc are all fine.....youy can take a chance with a cheaper / non main stream branded laptop as MOST of the parts you can service (HDD / RAM etc) are generic, but its the warratny on the main system board that you will not get as good cover with others.

TBh a nice cheap dell would odo you perfect, doesn't need to be top end spec for browsing / emailing etc.

[HardRockCamaro]

Copy and paste works the same was as on a PC?

If you use keyboard shortcuts just hold down the Apple key instead of the Ctrl key and use the usual c,x and v keys.
Or go to the edit menu at the top of the screen and use cut, copy or paste.

Or right click (Ctrl - click if you don't have a 2 button mouse) and choose cut, copy or paste.

It's the same as a PC???

[Sammy Lou]

thats not the same as a pc

[Sammy Lou]

i have a one button mouse and am not good with it and i cant ask g unit to show me cause he is in america

[Sammy Lou]

i do love the look of my apple i am just not very clever

[HardRockCamaro]

How does the PC work for copy/paste?

[Sammy Lou]

right click and click, my apple doesnt work like that

[VIPER]

I have had a couple of Dells now and they have been great and very easy to use (Dont do apple either) i am now on my second IBM and it has not once let me down... IBM Thinkpad T42 windows XP not vista...

Its  a work unit as well as doing this.. So its been out in the rain and even dropped a few time but still works first class...

Baz

[ianjpage]

Yeah we use the IBm's at work for all out laptops and they are very durable .... but they do charge a premium though compared to other makes!!

[Allanv]

dont get an apple, ya know they got them here in HK its been a long time since i used one.

i asked for a screen grab and print the bloody steps he went through to do it more clicks than a arthritic pensioner.....

anyhows how much would you like to spend on a lapertoper.

the one i am using now cost and twas new £200 tis a pressario V6500 my mate is into laptops.

[Sammy Lou]

i reckon about 200 quid max i am saving my tips and comission after fixing my car

[Allanv]

let me have a word with him see what he got..

[Allanv]

i emailed him might get a reply tonight but i am beat and its 1045 pm

the best i can probably do if he has one is get it to swindon in a 2 weeks but i could get him to send it direct dunno tired some smillie is giving me headache while posting this..

[Pod]

Is there anything *other* than internet you want to use the laptop for?

Whatever laptop you get, try and stick to a mouse with at least two buttons. It makes things so much easier.

[Pod]

Mac vs PC is pretty much personal preference.
They'll both do pretty much everything (ok, Mac's won't be that hot at playing games, but that's probably not an issue for you).

PC wise, personally I'd avoid Toshiba as their driver support is crap. Having said that, it does work - just not the latest and greatest to allow my games to run properly. (spot a common theme here?).

[nick69]

I bought a Samsung R700 last month. Its great but unfortunatly you wont find one for 200.

[ianjpage]

Quoting: Allanv

the best i can probably do if he has one is get it to swindon in a 2 weeks but i could get him to send it direct dunno tired some smillie is giving me headache while posting this..

I am in swindon weekly for work so if ya do manage to get one i can easily collect it

[Sammy Lou]

like i said i love the look of my apple i am just fick!

[HardRockCamaro]

Quoting: Sammy Lou

right click and click, my apple doesnt work like that

Yeah it does...


Right click and choose "copy".

If you don't have a 2 button muse you'll need to hold down the Ctrl key while clicking to simulate a right-click.

[Cunning Plan]

Quoting: Pod

Mac vs PC is pretty much personal preference.

Yup, your right there..  

I have found for gaming, customising and a at more competitive price, a full computer is better.

For laptops and portablity / looks, Apple Macs are better...  So in this instance if you want a new lappy, I would stick with the mac powerbook.  Just get a normal USB PC mouse to plug in to use more like a PC.  They are like £3 quid from ebuyer..

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133582  < I have that one for my lappy, its great for the money..

:imho:

[Flip Martian]

I have an Acer laptop - 3 years old and never even needed anything reinstalling. Bought my OH one for her birthday last year for about £400 from Currys. Also seems very reliable and quick.

She had a Toshiba before that and it wasn't overly reliable - the power socket was really badly soldered and failed more than once.