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Advice on laptop purchase

filo87 · 2009-05-25 15:44:50

I'm looking to buy a new laptop for around €600(but could stretch to €800).Would be using it for internet, iTunes, MS Office and for playing Sims 3 when it comes out. i don't want larger than a 16inch screen. I'm looking at the Acer Aspire 6530G…

25-05-2009 3:44pm

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filo87

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I'm looking to buy a new laptop for around €600(but could stretch to €800).Would be using it for internet, iTunes, MS Office and for playing Sims 3 when it comes out. i don't want larger than a 16inch screen.

I'm looking at the Acer Aspire 6530G
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_6530G_Laptop_LX.AUS0X.142/version.asp
It seems like good value. Only thing I'm concerned about is the processor seems a bit slow. Does it seem like a good buy or is there anything better in the same price range?
Thanks

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