As the one in the family who 'knows about computers' I've been asked to help my mother buy a PC laptop.
I've very little idea how far that amount will stretchin PC-land, though her requirements wont be too demanding.
It's basically going to be for net access, but will presumably need a simple suite of SOHO-type apps too and enough ram to have them all on the go at once without grinding to a halt.
Her budget is £700.
My only advice to her so far has been to visit PC World, try out a few models, then if she finds one that she likes, buy it online* (unless PC World throw a load of decent bundle items in too).
(* from somewhere with good deals, such as scan or aria)
Looking for pointers/tips/recommendations that I can pass on.
…Makes/models to look out for…
…Makes/models to avoid…
…Specs to expect…
…Bundles to aim for. (she has an older, but perfectly functioning printer so I doubt she'll be looking to replace that)
Her home PC runs XP, so XP is essential on the laptop (change is likely to put her off)
The home PC/monitor has a max screen res of 800x600 (1024 only w/ 256 colours), so 1024x768 @ thousands of colours would be a useful improvement.
Ta.