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Laptop for an illiterate

  • 30-11-2012 8:04pm
    #1
    eefums
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 84 ✭✭


    Hi,
    I am looking for a laptop or tablet for a man who is not used to computers. The requirements would be to have a built in web cam, good skype capabilities and internet access. He will be travelling quite a bit so something that will also play DVDs and tv shows. Budget of 300-400euros.
    What can ye boardsies recommend? I know there are a lot of recommendations on here already but I think these specifications are a little bit different. But apologies if this is going to bore you :(


Comments

  • #2
    Occono
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,096 ✭✭✭Occono


    If he'll have Internet access for it, why not get a tablet and use Netflix instead of DVDs? The Nexus 7 will do all you ask for.


  • #3
    Pat Mustard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,554 ✭✭✭Pat Mustard


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    http://www.currys.ie/Product/SAMSUNG-Galaxy-Tab-2-GTP5110-101-Tablet-PC-16-GB-White/314181/7.18

    There's one suggestion for ya. €359.99. Shop around for the best deal on it obviously, betweeen argos, amazon, tesco, etc.

    You asked about playing DVDs. Being a tablet, it does not have a DVD drive, obviously. It will play movie files though, and you can check compatible formats.

    Also, I think Samsung are offering a €50 cashback deal. See here.

    You could also consider the Kindle Fire HD, Google Nexus 7 (or 10), and iPad/iPad Mini.


  • #4
    mathepac
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,991 ✭✭✭mathepac


    If the man is travelling around, before taking a tablet on the road he'll need to know what the WiFi facilities are like in his destinations. Personlly I'd go for a lap-top net-book with an optical drive that can play BlueRays or DVDs which can be rented more easily than fast WiFi broadband availability.


  • #5
    eefums
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 84 ✭✭eefums


    Thanks everyone. I think maybe a small laptop would be best as he may get more use out of it. Any recommendations for one?


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