Laptops > 1 GB Laptops > Microsoft Windows XP Home > From 500 GBP to 800 GBP

Advantages: Great overall build quality, great screen, it's fast enough for you old man
Disadvantages: Not much memory, dull looks aren't going to wow the ladies (never stopped me!)

I've recently been able to test this laptop as my stepdad has received one through his work. It's the first time I have seen an HP/Compaq laptop, but I've used many other brands so I'll be mainly using them as a comparison. At first glance, the laptop has a very ordinary design, but when you pick it up you quickly appreciate the build quality. It is quite light, and yet very sturdy, and feels like it could happily take a few knocks ( lucky as my ...
...the keyboard, it feels great to type on and there is no "give" like my own current laptop ( an Acer Ferrari ). The touchpad feels ok but I've never been a big fan of these, so I think I'd stick to my trusty mouse. One thing I was really impressed with is the screen. Although the resolution isn't great for the 15.4" screen, the brightness was amazing. I was able to use it outside in a field on a bright sunny day wihout hassle. Also while in this ... Read review

Advantages: Easliy storable, good battery life, Vista capable
Disadvantages: None that i can think off

The Acer Intel core duo processor T2300 (1.66GHz 667MHz FSB 2MB L2 cache) 15.4 WXGA CrystalBrite TFT LCD intel graphics media accelerator 950 80GB HDD 5400pm DVD-Super Multi double layer (support DVD+ DoubleLayer/DVD-+RW 1GB DDR2 (support dual-channel) 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN. Above is the lap top specs but if like me your not that computer litarate! My Acer is windows XP but is Vista capable, I use my lap top to mainly surf the net, using ...
...study on it also i do play some online games like Team fortress which i have found that this computer is more than capable of running. I am also amazed by the amount of information it can hold I have all my photographs on here plus many documents and games etc and still lots of more space on hard drive. i wouldnt say i am a compuer whizz. but this lap top more than meets the needs of most households. ... Read review

Advantages: Nice size, good looks, adequate spec
Disadvantages: Screen, technology has moved on

...handy since I have a Sony digital camera, so transferring photos between the two is so simple and easy. Other connectors include 3 USB ports, a firewire port, AV out, microphone in, headphone socket, ethernet and modem and monitor out. This laptop doesn't have a line out/in port for audio though, which is something I would like to change since it prevents you recording external audio sources onto the hard drive. I have been getting around 3 hours ...
...the screen and switching off the wireless card helps to keep the time up but its not really a problem. The internal stuff - its got 1GB of ram, which I think is fine. While there are laptops with more these days I believe most users will find this adequate. Its also got a 100GB hard drive. I have filled this many time over now, so have had to invest in an external hard drive. But I guess this is to be expected with a laptop. Its also got a dvd/cd ... Read review

Advantages: Screen is brilliant quality.
Disadvantages: RAM is low.

This was bought for me as a company laptop in October 2006. Considering it was at the cheaper end of business laptops at the time it is not bad. Graphics are reasonable, although unsurprisingly no good for gaming. The 512mb of ram isn\'t really enough when trying to manipulate large documents. The effective ram is lower as the inbuilt graphics use some of the memory. The dual core make light work of most simple office task. For anyone looking at ...
...1gb of ram. The screen is crisp and clear, and the brightness levels are easily adjusted via the keyboard. It is very simple to use, and the mousepad is a comfortable distance from the keyboard. The build quality of the laptop is reasonable, although I have found the rubberised mouse buttons are starting to wear down after only a year of use. The casing has stood up to the odd bump into seats on the bus, or being dropped rather heavily in a bag. ... Read review

Advantages: possibility of 2 batteries, long battery life, overall good life
Disadvantages: none!

The Dell Inspiron 600m is an amazing laptop, even for just the beginner laptop-user. I've used alot of laptops in my time and this laptop actually stays with me, as it is a good laptop, and can take a beating at any time, if you're worried about it. This laptop is significant but, the hinge on the monitor can, IF PULLED, be easily broken. But, it is an amazing laptop. A amazing laptop is what everybody needs, this is a lot better than most laptops ... Read review