New Laptop

[Boto]

Mr B has decided he wants a laptop, mainly for browsing the internet and emails. I think I heard sometime in the past Celeron processors were quite slow. Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced one? Thanks.

[margarettom]

If you just want to browse the internet and use email, you could try a tablet. They are very quick.

[Togo]

Are you looking for something to run Windows or another system? If you are looking at a Windows enabled lappie I can recommend Hewlet Packard machines. I have had one for 8 years and it is still going strong. I have changed the fan but that is pretty normal after so long. If you are looking to spend more I can thoroughly recommend the Microsoft Surface set ups, particularly if you also get the keyboard cover with it. I will have a look at prices and get back.

[Togo]

Nice little machine for the money. £100 off and they deliver.

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/hp-14-cm0029sa-14-amd-a6-laptop-128-gb-ssd-grey-10190588-pdt.html

[Togo]

Another bargain £200 off this.

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/hp-14-cm0598sa-14-amd-ryzen-3-laptop-128-gb-ssd-blue-10188773-pdt.html

[Togo]

I have one of these.....superb machine with a touch screen and the keyboard just clips off to give a tablet. If you go down this route get the Bluetooth arc mouse top go with it. In fact with any lappie I would say get a wireless mouse because the touch pad whatsit is a bind.

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/computing/laptops/laptops/microsoft-12-3-intel-core-i5-surface-pro-6-type-cover-256-gb-ssd-platinum-10187335-pdt.html

[fiction-factory]

Looks good that, Togo- thanks. I have an old one which is similar but it's only got 28GB which is wayyyyyy too low as Windows 10 takes up almost that much- so the 128GB would be much better for me. All depends though on whether i can transfer my Microsoft Office across or would have to rebuy it

[Boto]

Thank you for your answers. He already has an iPad but now wants a laptop. I have a 7 year old HP laptop which I have not had any problems with (touch wood) but it did cost more than he wants to spend. I will have a look at those links when I have more time, Togo.

[Togo]

If your version is a "retail" version it is transferable not so if it is an OEM( Original Equipment Manufacture) version. F.F.

[Togo]

I think F.F. that you can in some cases put the old hard drive in the new lappie and purchase an Office code from eBay. Never tried though.

[Togo]

Just found this F.F. May be worth a read through. Sorry to sidetrack Boto.

https://www.easeus.com/pc-transfer/transfer-microsoft-office-from-one-laptop-to-another.html