Your help wanted

[AvatarS]

I need a laptop, and I need it before the end of the month. I'd probably choose something because it looks pretty , so I'm turning to you for help. I need to line up a few options. I need to know the pros and cons of what you've chosen (and links so I can see what you're talking about). I need to know where I should get it from. I really do need to get it before the end of the month.

What am I looking for?
A laptop.
In the region of R10 000.
It will be used for work. Documents, email and Internet.
I'm not much of a game player, before you ask. I don't think Tetris needs sophisticated hardware/software
wifi, bluetooth, etc etc -enabled.
Probably a long warranty period.
CD/DVD writer.

What would I like in a laptop?
A clear, decent-sized screen. I tend to never print and read everything off the screen. There's a lot of reading in my job.
Longer-lasting battery.
A keyboard that's nice to type on (if that makes sense).
Fast (or whatever is inside to make it fast; my current work laptop makes me scream in frustration)
Not too big or heavy, as I'll have to carry it around.
Preferably black and nice-looking

Ask me any questions that'll help you to help me, and I'll answer them and update here too

[Solitude]

I've been waiting for someone to reply to this. It's a difficult choice. I'll see if I maybe have some time tonight to have a look at what's currently available at online stores.

[AvatarS]

This is one that's been recommended, that I think I quite like (need to see/touch it still, though): http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/za/en...4-3956816.html

Thanks, Solitude

[sycogrim]

here are a couple good deals that you might wanna consider http://www.makro.co.za/ProductList.aspx?cat=1201

[AvatarS]

Um, you're missing the part where I actually want someone to advise me on what to get.
But thanks

[sycogrim]

Um, you're missing the part where I actually want someone to advise me on what to get.
But thanks

Oh sorry thing is those models on the Makro site are all good products it would be hard to say which one to go for as they are all pretty good

[OmegaFenix]

Hey Ava.

Listen i recently bough a laptop for R7999 for exactly that purpose. Its a Dell Vostro A860. Not a bad laptop has nice 15.4" HD LCD display, wireless lan, bluetooth, normal lan and SD card reader. The nice thing is it doesn't, like many other laptops, come preloaded with a bunch of crap. Just stock standard vista business pro. For work i find it perfect as its light and compact, only thing is its a little long, thnx u wide screen, so if your looking for a backpack carry case make sure it fits but if its a normal sling carry case u should be fine. Ill see if i have a link. Since your a lady i wont bog you down with tech spec's. For work, word prepossessing, spreadsheets, internet, pdf's that sorta thing its more than enough.

[Oculate]

Hey Ava.

Listen i recently bough a laptop for R7999 for exactly that purpose. Its a Dell Vostro A860. Not a bad laptop has nice 15.4" HD LCD display, wireless lan, bluetooth, normal lan and SD card reader. The nice thing is it doesn't, like many other laptops, come preloaded with a bunch of crap. Just stock standard vista business pro. For work i find it perfect as its light and compact, only thing is its a little long, thnx u wide screen, so if your looking for a backpack carry case make sure it fits but if its a normal sling carry case u should be fine. Ill see if i have a link. Since your a lady i wont bog you down with tech spec's. For work, word prepossessing, spreadsheets, internet, pdf's that sorta thing its more than enough.

*cough* Dell ftw *cough*

[OmegaFenix]

*cough* Dell ftw *cough*

looool. Yeah im a dell fanboi too.

[Wenzdayz]

Yes Ava, i would go for a Dell if i was you. I own an XPS but they are a bit pricy. and if you looking for something purdy go for the Dell Studio they are well priced for what they offer.