What's the best laptop for under £500?

Question

I'm thinking of buying a laptop / notebook in the UK. I have about £500 to spend, and I want to use it for storing photos, videos, music. It must be able to connect to my wireless network.

Answer 1

dell inspirion 640m

http://configure.euro.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?b=&c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&oc=N106M5&rbc=N106M5&s=dhs&sbc=ukdhsrsinspn_640m_3



Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T5500 (1.66 GHz, 2 MB L2 cache, 667 MHz FSB)

Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition, SP2 (Does not include Operating System Re-Installation CD)

Collect & Return, 1 Year Service only

14.1" Wide Screen WXGA (1280x800) TFT Display

512MB 533MHz Single Channel DDR2 SDRAM (1x512)

60GB (5,400rpm) Hard Drive

Fixed Internal 8x DVD/24x CDRW Combo Drive With Software

6 Cell, 56Whr Lithium Ion Primary Battery

Intel® Pro Wireless 3945 802.11a/b/g Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card for Core 2 Duo Processors

Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy® ADVANCED HD™ Audio- Trial Version

No Floppy Drive Option

No Security/Anti-Virus Protection

Microsoft® Works 8.5 - English

Combo: Paint Shop® Pro and Photo Album® Trial

No Resource CD

Single Pointing Internal Keyboard - English (QWERTY)

List N106M5 - DHS 640m (1)

Inspiron Order - UK

System Documentation

English - Adobe Reader 8.5.8

65W AC Adapter

56.6k V.92 Capable Internal Modem & Adapter

Ghost 10 - 90 Day Trial

Collect & Return, 1 Year Service only

Save £50 inc VAT

Dell Internet Order.

Dell™ Media Experience 3.1 Basic - Inspiron

Network Assist - 90 Day Trial



>> £528.47 Includes VAT & Shipping



get something u can cherish, an asset; not a liability !



< other models from dell itself, under £400, which can just about serve u'r purpose, but u wont enjoy working on them, i mean the inspirion 1300., £349 to be precise ! >



also the inspirion 6400 is priced £498 Includes VAT & Shipping

but screen is 15.4" & hence portability is greatly reduced, else system is good !

Answer 2

Go to Dixons, Currys or PC World and pick up a Packard Bell. They are available for under £400 now.

Answer 3

goto Dell website, you will find many INSPIRION series of laptops which come under £500. I bet they are good for word processing and net surfing and of course to some extent music.

Answer 4

try dell, or perhaps ebay. though with ebay you have to be really careful out there. at dell, you can buy a really good notebook for around £400. right now you can get really good wide screen laptop for £379

Answer 5

my sis gt her frm woolies but nt sure if it's wireless! nw gt sum nw 1 for £399/450 inc Toshisba! If u hav a plum card + order vouc u can gt 10% credit!!

Answer 6

lol best laptop under $500 is there one?>

Buy used and refurbished laptops real cheap. they offer the best selection of used and refurbished laptops with warranty. Please, check the Special Deal and our Hot Deals! dell laptops as well and there verry hot



http://buy-used-laptops.com/



and add a multi pc link up as well

8-Port 1U Rackmount KVM Switch # TL-B007-008

http://cableorganizer.com/kvm-switches/8-port-rackmount-kvm-switch.htm

Answer 7

New an ACER i think they are great for the money everything you asked above is on mine even a webcam!!!!

is excellent for gaming i play lan with my son no prob on the wifi love it.

Answer 8

Get an acer ther very good pcs, and prices are good at the min.check specs for your needs.

Answer 9

i saw one in woolworths this morning for £399 great item .

Answer 10

Have a look here:



http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Acer_Aspire_Laptops/cat.asp

Answer 11

any dell that comes for that price.

Answer 12

evesham technology

www.lowestontheweb.co.uk

www.lowestontheweb.com

not sure which one they are excellent machines