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Help me out please! Want a 'device' for dd, but no idea what

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CardboardRole · 19/11/2013 13:28

I have a budget of approx £150. I want something that dd can use to do her homework - so would like Windows/Office - and browse the net, so needs to handle youtube lol! It doesn't have to be superwizzy in any way, just able to fulfill those two functions.

Does such a device exist for that money? Would it be a laptop/netbook/tablet/kindle-type thingy?

Advice and links most welcome Smile

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CardboardRole · 19/11/2013 14:00

Bumping Smile
Do I need to put this in Geeky stuff?!

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TicTacZebra · 19/11/2013 14:02

For homework, I'd probably go for a laptop. Not sure you'd be able to get brand new one for £150, but definitely a decent second hand one.

D0oinMeCleanin · 19/11/2013 14:04

You might struggle getting a windows/office ready device for £150.

Second hand netbook might be manageable. Tablet wise, you'd be wanting one of the higher end ones, ipad, Samsung Note etc, which is way above your budget.

I got dd1 a perfectly reasonable Samsung Chrome book, ex display model, from here last year for £170.

CardboardRole · 19/11/2013 14:12

Thank you for your replies Smile. I was being too optimistic for my budget then?
Second-hand is fine actually, as long as it is from somewhere reputable Smile. Does the Chrome book use Windows D0oin?

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D0oinMeCleanin · 19/11/2013 14:30

Yes, but most machines no longer come with Office as standard, you have to buy that or you can download Open Office for free, which is very similar.

insanityscratching · 19/11/2013 17:45

Have a look here you'd get a desktop within budget and even a laptop depending on your circumstances.

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