£299 ??/

[Steve]

I had an advent. I say had, I am still using its power supply, thats all that's left. everything else i have replaced! including the case! waiting for it to blow up . . . any day now . . .

 

[Igorian]

I would agree with Spark123 - 256Mb is a bit low these days for the demands of modern programs. However, it will all depend on what she is using the laptop for.
Word processing, spreadsheets, etc - 256Mb more than enough.
Music editing - sufficient, but will be a bit slow.
Gaming or photo editing - get as much RAM as the computer can hold

It would be if you had the full 256MB after loading XP, drivers, AV and AS apps. and sharing a bit with the video sub-system. I've seen systems with this kind of specification die when something like NAV2007 is thrown at it.

However, if that's your budget, it will probably do the job. I would upgrade the memory to at least 512MB though. It will make all the difference.

 

[libby lou lou]

Thanks alladice (that should say,, thanks for all the advice)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....MEWN:IT&viewitem=&item=230068033497&rd=1&rd=1

this must be a better deal, the missus is watching

 

[gcol]

Slightly better but you can easily get a better spec laptop new with 12 months guarantee for less. Did you win it?

 

[libby lou lou]

if you re-check t he link, you'll see what i paid, go on,tell me it was too expensive!!!

 

[gcol]

Your post was made at 12.25am and you said your missus was watching the item, it was won at 1.06am. Your diy name is libby lou lou the winner's id on Ebay was chelkee - yep I re-checked the link you gave to the ebay sale - please tell me how I should have known that it was you that won the item? Now please explain the rolling eyes? I've tried to help you here (as have a few others) and you come back with sarcasm. Excuse me while I roll my eyes for a minute
As I tried to explain to you, you have spent more on a second hand laptop with a spec lower than that of a similar priced or even cheaper new one. Merry Christmas.

 

[JohnD]

I noticed that the winner, chelkee, had bought another Sony Vaio Laptop PCG-9P7M, for £285.00 , on 19-Dec-06 from samtiff1 and has feedback already.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110070155480

I had assumed it was the seller's buddy.

I see the seller has also sold another two Sony Vaio Laptop PCG-9P7M at £500 each recently (item no's 110064938832 and 110066265928 )
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110064938832&category=177

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110066265928&category=177

 

[gcol]

JohnD = Columbo

 

[libby lou lou]

gcol, didn't mean to sound sarcastic, i'm not that type of person, totally opposite maybe i did'nt write it as i should of, i'm the type of person who always picks up the man walking down the street with an empty petrol can and stay with till his car fires up. i apologies if it wound you up, out of intrest i have the gaurrantee (sp) has it's not been sent off the laptop is practically un-used, so i believe i have a full 12mnth gaurantee (no receipt ?) Chelkee is off my girls names, Chelsea and Keeley, that's the laptop at £285, so sorry johnD no cigar

 

[Moz]

mods delete this please as your so witty


ADMIN needs an email soon ...as your mods are drunk or on drugs/STUPID an you will have no one here ...