Nomoreheroes
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« on: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 22:17:43 » |
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Key requirements:
- I want it to run Windows 7 for her
- She only surfs the web, emails and runs some swimming club software
- No gaming
- Useful to watch DVDs
- She wants it to have 'pound' key unlike the US laptop we currently have
Recommendations pretty please?
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4D
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« Reply #1 on: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 22:31:42 » |
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Does the current one really need replacing? (with those requirements)
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Melksham Red
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« Reply #2 on: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 07:02:13 » |
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- She wants it to have 'pound' key unlike the US laptop we currently have
You do realise that you can change keyboard maps and regional settings in Windows don't you? They're in the control panel. |
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« Reply #3 on: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 07:04:40 » |
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Buy her an iPad - bought my mrs one a couple of weeks ago and she loves it - she's stopped moaning at me for spending my time on a computer and all her iphone games transferred onto it...
We hardly speak now...
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« Reply #4 on: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 08:03:17 » |
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If it wasn't for her wanting to watch DVD's then I would suggest a newer Windows 7 netbook like http://www.ebuyer.com/product/193039 , but if thats what you want then just go for the cheapest laptop with the most amount of memory as Windows 7 loves loads of memory. Tesco or Asda is probably a good bet and under £350 such as http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.207-7915.aspx |
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« Reply #5 on: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 09:19:01 » |
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Buy her an iPad - bought my mrs one a couple of weeks ago and she loves it - she's stopped moaning at me for spending my time on a computer and all her iphone games transferred onto it...
We hardly speak now...
this sounds perfect! |
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« Reply #6 on: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 09:41:20 » |
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Sippo
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« Reply #7 on: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 09:45:41 » |
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Buy her an iPad - bought my mrs one a couple of weeks ago and she loves it - she's stopped moaning at me for spending my time on a computer and all her iphone games transferred onto it...
We hardly speak now...
Except you can't import cd's or watch dvd's as it hasn't a cd-drive! |
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If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you're gonna see some serious shit...
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stfcinbmth
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« Reply #8 on: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 09:50:17 » |
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Except you can't import cd's or watch dvd's as it hasn't a cd-drive!
USB port and say an 8gb usb stick? |
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Sippo
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I ain't gettin on no plane fool
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« Reply #9 on: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 09:52:13 » |
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Ipad hasn't got usb ports.
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If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you're gonna see some serious shit...
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stfcinbmth
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« Reply #10 on: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 09:54:30 » |
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Ipad hasn't got usb ports.
I know I've just looked Sippo. I can honestly say I really can't see the point in em |
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LJ9
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« Reply #11 on: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 10:13:33 » |
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MacBook Pro. Take the hit and never look back!!
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« Reply #12 on: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 10:19:40 » |
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MacBook Pro. Take the hit and never look back!!
No point in paying extra for a pro, may as well just get a normal MacBook. And I agree completely with everything else.  |
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Barry Scott
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« Reply #13 on: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 10:23:44 » |
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Although they've moved the Macbook back to a plastic body?! What the fuck?! Cunty cunts. Talk about giving people a reason to move to a pro beyond the upgrades.
Well, Apple have never been shy about over charging their fans for being a member of the cult.
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« Reply #14 on: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 11:02:23 » |
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Is it possible to use a laptop whilst ironing or cooking?
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