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On 22 April 2010 16:21, NW <barnaby@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Rob Beard wrote: >> On 22/04/10 15:57, NW wrote: >> >>> I have had a look but ... >>> >>> I am looking for a desktop replacement. That being so I feel that I >>> would need a large screen, at least 17". That would normally include a >>> separate keypad, something I use regularly on my dekstop computer. >>> Perhaps I should add that, at my age, I need all the visual help I can >>> get. And I should have included all that in my original post. Sorry, >>> >>> Regards >>> >>> Neil >>> >> >> Ahh, in that case I can't really help much. Doing a quick search of >> Dell's site (under Home) it lists a Dell Studio 17 laptop from £579. >> >> It's also worth bearing in mind, 17" laptops are VERY heavy. >> > Yes, I realise that. Since my idea is to replace the desktop computer > any laptop I buy will be treated like one. That is, it will normally be > sat on a desk or table and left there more or less permanently. So > weight is not really relevant. In that case, I know Dell used to do 20" laptops. I'm not sure if they still do. I did want one but I decided to be cheap and get a desktop and netbook instead. Can't remember if you've said what you tend to do on your computer, but for me anyway desktop replacement means gaming laptop. Last time I looked around, Alienware and Novatech had 17" laptops with specs I liked. Unfortunately I didn't like the prices, hence my decision to go desktop and netbook. -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html