Suggestions for a new laptop

Clanket

Hi all,

I need to get a windows laptop as I'm planning on getting into programming. Can anyone make any suggestions based on the info below?

Budget: Maximum of approx €1,000

Intended use: Programming, internet etc

Mobility: Not too worried about mobility. I think the bigger the screen the better.

Warranty: Not too important

What Operating System do you use? I use Windows XP in work all day. But I use an Imac at home. I'd love to get a Macbook Pro but because I'm going to be using it for programming, I'm assuming a Windows PC is the way to go.

We've used Dell and HP in the office over the last 10 years. Always had trouble with the Dell's but the HP's have been solid enough (bar a few).

I'm guessing the I5 or I7 chips are the way to go.

Anyone any specific suggestions?

Thanks for any help.

testicle

Windows 7, Windows XP is crap and End of Life anyway.

Clanket

Meant to say I'd like one with a numeric pad on the right aswell.

Thanks for replies so far

testicle

Here you go - http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Sony_VAIO_F13_Core_i7_Laptop_VPCF13M0EB/version.asp

Click Euro on the top right.

Clanket

That's perfect. Thanks Testicle

I've never had a Sony computer before. Are they good build quality? And roughly how long do they tend to last?

miketv

try
http://www.komplett.ie/Komplett/site/campaign/Top5_HP/cms.aspx
I bought the 17inch one for €444 last week and am happy with it for the price (so far ). The one thing I noticed about the one one above is the screen is not HD, its screen is 1600x1200, so for that price feels a bit expensive.