Help choosing 17" laptop

Cmar-Ireland

Hi folks,

I'm looking for some help choosing a new laptop for my g/f.
She's looking for one with a 15" - 17" screen, and right side number pad (I think all 17" have this?) It will never be used for gaming or heavy number crunching, just general day to day use. Would like it to be quickish though. Must have very good keyboard and touch pad, nothing flimsy. And it would be good to have a nice robust/stylish design.

Budget: around €400-500
Intended use: college work, internet, e-mail, word processing
Mobility: not important
Warranty: probably just manufacturer warranty
What Operating System do you use? Windows


Cheers

ogie56

check out ibood.ie.... just for today only

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ogie56 wrote: »

check out ibood.ie.... just for today only

http://www.ibood.com/ie/en/product_specs/5558/Dell_Inspiron_173_inch__Notebook_with_i3_Processor_and_HD__WLED_screen_and_Bluetooth/

It's a good deal alright, just remember, you have to order it today, offers expire every 24 hours

Cmar-Ireland

Yeah I saw the one on ibood, but I want to avoid dell. The keyboard is extremely flimsy on the 17" versions. She has a dell studio, and while it gives no trouble, she wants something sturdier.

The 17 screen could probably be reduced, but definately no smaller that 15"

Cheers