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Need laptop for basic computer work- what specs should I look for??

  • 03-12-2009 4:32pm
    #1
    foxylaydee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 99 ✭✭


    Hiya,

    I need my laptop for: Word-processing, presentations, slide-shows, internet, e-mail, games(windows or online), music, dvds, skype.

    Need a good battery life.
    I love music so that has to be a big part of it.
    Built in Wireless.. suppose thats standard now??

    Are my specs too high for my intended use?? What will the specs enable me to do??

    4GB ram
    Hard-drive at least 200gb
    15" screen
    Recommended these by a friend... not sure if I really need them!!

    Mobility: I would have to carry it around possibly twice a week. So relatively important.

    Warranty: This is also important. I need peace of mind!

    Operating System Windows based laptop.


    Please explain any tech language!!

    Thank you!!


Comments

  • #2
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Budget?
    I wouldn't get to hung up about RAM, 2Gb would be more than enough.


  • #3
    foxylaydee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 99 ✭✭foxylaydee


    Really? Even to store a huge music file?

    Around 500/ 600 euro..


  • #4
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    RAM isn't used to store files. A hard drive is. Most would be about 320Gb these days, which would be more than enough.


  • #5
    ricjoe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19 ✭ricjoe


    GET OS windows 7 ,powercity has a compaq laptop 399 with hdmi out 2gig ram.Similar laptop from dell costs 600 .but you could take out an extended
    warranty with dell .They have a good repair service.IF you get windows os 64bit some older programs may not work properly.There a version of windows 7 thats 32bit ,so you need to check the version be4 you buy a laptop.
    For presentations a pc with dvi and hdmi out is useful..
    see www.powercity.ie .Th above specs you mention are fine.I Think 2gig is enough for your work.HD should e minimum 150gig in size.


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