Sorry if this has been done recently – happy to be pointed at a thread with the answer.

No special requirements i.e. I don’t do a lot of intensive graphics stuff, gaming etc. If anything, I would like to get decent sound out of it as this one (Compaq) has really weedy speakers.

Will spend a bit more if necessary to get something worth the extra.

At that price you need to keep your eye out for end of line discounts.

Compaq CQ56-113SA Laptop from Ebuyer

Have you taken a look at the Dell Outlet?

also factory refurbs etc here::

http://www.morgancomputers.co.uk/shop/products2.asp?CategoryID=404

I’m typing this on a Morgan refurbed Acer. Good prices and fast delivery. would use them again

Mrs Q bought me secretly (with a bit of input from me via dad) an Acer Travel Mate Tm8371 for my birthday

It’s not ground breakingly fast at 1.4ghz dual core, but it has 4gb ram, it has 500gb hdd it has about 8 hours running on battery economy mode. It does pinch zoom. I has a mag alloy case.

It’s 1.5kg, small light and cost 369 for this model.

There is a lower hdd and memory one for about 329 but the extra is worth it.

I was dreading losing my lovely THinkpad keyboard and now I think it’s pretty much spot on for me.