Need a new PC today for my sister (that means PCWorld)

[Noni]

Hi there,

I have a budget of MAX £600

Im looking to spent £300-500 on a PC or laptop for my sister.

She mainly uses it for homework and msn, also listening to music.

These are some I picked out.

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...ory_oid=-27743

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...ory_oid=-27751

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/sto...ory_oid=-27751

Thanks.

EDIT- Also I have a spare monitor, so a base unit is good too.

[Sprite]

Do you really need it today ?

And tbh those choices are a bit 'hardcore' for just homework, msn and music.

This - http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/123118

Or This - http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/123119

Would be perfect for what you want. But if you need it today...

[mishima]

I can't believe you are going to spend £500 on a system from PC World, even if it is for your sister.

[DratUK]

I would go for the Laptop. If she is anything like my daughter the mobility of the laptop is a great benefit.
I assume your wireless at home?
Out of the 2 laptops youv'e picked the Acer would get my vote. Mate of mine sells Acer laptops and swears by them.
The dedicated graphics on the Acer helps as well, only negative comment is that the DVD writer is only 8 speed, but that is only a minor niggle.

[arbitor]

http://www.dabs.com/ProductView.aspx...1001&InMerch=1

looks great i mean it looks soo nice we have some here.

and is perfect for what she wants, mate why does you sister need a gig of ram and a gfx card for msn? she doesnt..

[Sprite]

http://www.dabs.com/ProductView.aspx...1001&InMerch=1

looks great i mean it looks soo nice we have some here.

and is perfect for what she wants, mate why does you sister need a gig of ram and a gfx card for msn? she doesnt..

Lol exactly what I was saying Gee MSN Messenger latest version - needs an 8800GTS or higher

[DratUK]

He'll need a gig just run Vista

[arbitor]

hence why that hp is running xp, i have used one they are great.

why is it just becuase you have a good pc you think thats you cant have a pc without a gig ram gfx card ect its nonsense

im downloading itune soon better get my 4 gig ram order in from scan

[staffsMike]

i think he's gone to do the deed lol..

i'd drive to ocuk, savastore, scan..somewhere..and build one!!

Be about £300 for a basic system.. could even squeeze an amd x2 into that if you wanted to.

Take you what? ..an hour or two to build and install xp. Don't waste money on worthless pc's from pc world.

Whats the urgent need?

[Supershanks]

i'd drive to ocuk, savastore, scan..somewhere..and build one!!

Hell i'd drive to end of the world, rather than use them, must have a real downer on sister.

Will be struggling to find anything on sale there that won't be at least 20% cheaper any where else. only thing that's a decent £ is carpark(selected branches only)

[nvening]

Pc world is evil, PURE EVIL i tell ye

I wouldnt touch an advent (i actually wouldnt, its dangerous) but go for the acer if you must - if you have a large tescos/ tescos extra near by then they also stock acer laptops

[mishima]

i think he's gone to do the deed lol..

i'd drive to ocuk, savastore, scan..somewhere..and build one!!

Be about £300 for a basic system.. could even squeeze an amd x2 into that if you wanted to.

Take you what? ..an hour or two to build and install xp. Don't waste money on worthless pc's from pc world.

Whats the urgent need?

Same, I wouldn't even think of giving PC World any of my money.

[Pie_uk]

please dont pump money into that crap buisness

[CrazyMonkey]

The HP for that price looks like a solid laptop.

[tigerboyce]

Pc world story..

My brothers PC broke, he took to pc world for repair, quoted £400!!

Luckily he refused and went to a local pc shop in his area, family business type place, parts+labour = £150

[Jayos]

Dont do it!!!!

You can get a dell from their website for a good price with good support service and much cheaper, but you will have to ait a few days for delivery.

Whats the urgency?