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Hi All,

Ive currently got a Sony Vaio laptop (3kg) but am looking for something
with a smaller
physical footprint and sub 2kg. Specification needs to be a least 1Ghz
AMD/Intel, 30GB HD,
CD/DVD-ROM, 256MB RAM, PCMCIA, USB and ideally WLAN and the option to
upgrade to 512MB. Essentially a machine capable of running Office apps and
doing some
light .NET development work.

Ive seen a nice JVC laptop in PCWorld but with an 8 display it is a little
too small and
the Ł1600 price tag is more than I wanted to spend.

Ive seen a Medion SIM2000 for Ł500 in Staples which basically has the
specification that I
want and with a 12 display its usable. Has anyone got any feedback on this
laptop or Medion
laptops in general?

Staples dont show the laptop online, but the same one appears on the Toys R
Us site:

http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Product.aspx/TruHome/TruComputers/TruComputersLaptop/773905?ref=Search

Any thoughts or recommendations would be very useful!

-nathan

Hi Nathan,

I would recommend the VAIO T1XPL, excellent design, small footprint & weight
but still with a good size 10.6 LCD!

Pentium-M ULV 1.1GHz, 512MB PC2700, 40GB, 10.6 X-Black Widescreen,
DVD+/-RW, Intel 855GME Graphics (64MB), Bluetooth, WLAN 54Mbps (802.11b/g),
around 5hrs battery and less than 1.4Kg...WinXP Pro SP2 with great software
package and 12mth Europe-wide Sony warranty.

Full details...

http://www.red-cloud.co.uk/catalogue.asp?action=showproduct&productidq1

Price is only Ł1499.99 inc vat and with that you get a free upgrade to 1GB
and a free TecAir Azura Courier Bag.

Please click on this link for a mini-review from What Laptop...

http://www.whatlaptop.co.uk/YQiVbDto-WckGQ.html

If you have any questions please let me know...all VAIOs bought from RCT
come with access to our 24/7 Support Site, allowing you to access specially
selected info for your VAIO only throughout the world at anytime!
www.support.red-cloud.co.uk for further info.

Thanks

Euan.
RCT

W - www.red-cloud.co.uk




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Take a look at the Acer TravelMate 382TMi
Pentium-M 725, 1.6GHz
80GB, 512MB RAM, External DVDRW Dual
Weighs in at a petite 1.6kg

I use it for heavy .NET development (I upgraded the RAM to a gig)
;-)

Have a look at the Siemens Fujitsu P7010. I have one - its brilliant.

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