Laptop buying

I’m considering buying a laptop and I’m pretty clueless as to what’s needed so since I’m on a bit of a budget is was hoping there where people more clued up than myself That could give me a few pointers or recommendations?

I’ll be using it for general family use, with home schooling going to be a common practice at least until xmas id want to able run some kids learning programs, also courses for myself and I would also like it to be able to keep up with footy manager that would be my only gaming need really

Anyone any help on the specs required or a couple of nudges in the right direction?

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Originally Posted by Dmas

I’m considering buying a laptop and I’m pretty clueless as to what’s needed so since I’m on a bit of a budget is was hoping there where people more clued up than myself That could give me a few pointers or recommendations?

I’ll be using it for general family use, with home schooling going to be a common practice at least until xmas id want to able run some kids learning programs, also courses for myself and I would also like it to be able to keep up with footy manager that would be my only gaming need really

Anyone any help on the specs required or a couple of nudges in the right direction?

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I would recommend getting something with a full keyboard, by that I mean one that has all the keys and a number keypad at the side. Lots of laptops combine keys and reduce the size of the laptop by doing this. Also go for the largest screen size you can afford, lastly make sure it has an SSD (Solid State Drive) hard drive they are much faster than a standard hard drive. It doesn’t sound like you need a high spec machine for your needs but I’ll let others guide you on that.

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Originally Posted by Alfiembra

I would recommend getting something with a full keyboard, by that I mean one that has all the keys and a number keypad at the side. Lots of laptops combine keys and reduce the size of the laptop by doing this. Also go for the largest screen size you can afford, lastly make sure it has an SSD (Solid State Drive) hard drive they are much faster than a standard hard drive. It doesn’t sound like you need a high spec machine for your needs but I’ll let others guide you on that.

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Thanks very much I’d have never considered any of your points there, the keyboard especially would have been a big blow for the the kids not having the numbers separate

You should also post it on the Technical Help forum

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Originally Posted by gorgiegreens

You should also post it on the Technical Help forum

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Will do cheers

Mods feel free to move if this isn’t suited

I got my current PC from PC Specialists - you can go through a questionnaire to arrive at the computer that suits you best and you don't get stuff you don't need. They do the same with laptops.

https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/

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Originally Posted by Caversham Green

I got my current PC from PC Specialists - you can go through a questionnaire to arrive at the computer that suits you best and you don't get stuff you don't need. They do the same with laptops.

https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/

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Thanks for this I’ll take a look