Which laptop?

[KCI]

Can anyone recommend a good laptop for around £400?

I don't want to spend too much, as it's just going to be a 2nd computer, with my desktop being the main computer. It needs to be idiot friendly, as I'm hoping my husband will use it! I was thinking about the Sony Vaio laptop for £350 in Argos, but they are sold out!

[Bobinovich]

What's it likely to be used for? Is there anything in particular he will need (i.e. card reader if he's into photography, bluetooth for linking to a mobile phone, webcam, etc.)?

[Kenneth]

http://www.johnlewis.com/230551496/Product.aspx

this is the one I recently purchased. Its quite nice, good price. Idiot proof too!

[Shabbychic]

I have bought a few things, including my present laptop from ebuyer, and have had no problems with them.

This Dual Core, Acer laptop they have just now looks like quite a good deal.

[KCI]

I'm hoping to use the laptop to teach my hubby, as he has no idea how to use a computer!

I would also be using the laptop, so would need a card reader as I take loads of pics on my digital camera.

It would mainly be used for the internet.

[Bobinovich]

Of the two recommended here I'd plump for the Acer from Ebuyer - it has a better processor & bigger screen and is only £10 more than the Argos offering. I use Ebuyer regularly and find them excellent to deal with, and this model ticks all the boxes IMO.

If you have a preference for Windows XP instead of Vista then it is possible to get systems with both Vista & XP options.

[DarkAngel]

I Just Got myself a new Dell laptop. its was from tesco for £399 and had £50 off!

Its great!

[Dog-eared]

ACER Aspire 5535 from Tesco in Wick. Reduced to 399.

[KCI]

Thanks for the help everyone.

Still haven't made a decision, but will hopefully get a chance to look around at the weekend.
Hubby has decided that he doesn't want an Acer laptop - doesn't like the name apparently! Seeing as he is going to pay for it, I'll have to let him have some say in the decision!