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[Leicester_H]

Hi

I have to choose a laptop for someone.

She is in her 70's and NEVER used a computer before. She is about to start a computing for absolute beginners course (5 x 2 hour sessions). She lives just over 3 hours drive away - so can't easily pop round to help her.

 

She will mostly just be browsing the internet and sending emails - so doesn't need huge computing power.

We have just got her a digital camera (another 1st), so she will want to upload (and maybe edit) photos.

She has taken to that and had no problems - she is quite capable of learning new things but lacks confidence.

 

She liked the look and feel of my Samsung laptop (which I also like) - so I'm inclining to something similar.

Needs to be reliable and easy. Probably buy through Amazon (unless BIG price difference).

 

Any suggestions of what to buy (or avoid) ?

 

I have Windows XP on my desktop and Vista on my laptop. I assume it would be best to get Windows 7 on a new laptop ? Does it look much different ?? (I expect I'll have to talk her through somethings over the telephone).

 

Thanks as always, H

[Adelochick]

Hi Hazel,

 

Instead of a laptop, why not go for a netbook, which is much more comfortable to move about (so better for someone of 70 I'd think) and there are some very good deals at the mo. Apart from the size, they don't have optical drive so you can't play cd or dvd unless you have a plug-in device. We've just bought youngest DS Acer aspire one off acerdirect with extended warranty to one year, case, and headset for him to use at sixth form college for under £245, which we are all delighted with. It has wifi, windows7 starter os, two months mcafee internet security suite protection, and microsoft office starter (word and excel). Hope you find something suitable, good luck, Jx.

[ClaireG]

My son uses these at school and also my 87 year old Gran bought herself one last year after doing the basic course!

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Toshiba-NB500-11J-Netbook-Windows7-Starter/dp/B004XARWPO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1329661057&sr=8-3

[Leicester_H]

Hi

Thanks - but I think a laptop would be better - and she does need a dvd writer (to back up photos).

I don't imagine her carrying it far - so weight (within limits) shouldn't be an issue.

H

[chickencam]

We have recently purchased 2 HP laptops, one for my ED's 18th birthday last September which was a bargain i3 processor 4G ram and 750MB hard drive, and the other one only last week as a joint birthday present to ourselves, this one has an i5 processor 6G memory and 750MB hard drive. This one doesn't seem as good as the one that we bought for our daughter which is disapointing because we put a lot of thought into it. It has a weird intermittent beep which is annoying and doesn't boot up as quickly but that may be down to our anti virus. We went for HP because my DS has had a compact mini netbook for nearly 3 years now without a problem, he uses it for school because he has difficulty with handwriting, so it has coped with the rigours of being taken to school and knocked about very well.

 

I don't envy you the choice, there are a baffling number of options out there.

[The Dogmother]

Acer are usually pretty good - I was recently able to buy a 2 year old one (very cheaply indeed) from a neighbour and it's brilliant. Rosie mainly uses it for homework so I bought some upgraded software from software4students and stuck a bit of extra memory in it.

[chickencam]

My ED had an Acer for 5 years, it was a bit of a dinosaur but very reliable, her new one uses the same memory for just it's operating system as a her old one had for everything.

 

We have a 7 year old pc which is so slow, which is why we decided to buy a new laptop, plus it means that we can web surf in front of the fire. having said that i am currently sitting here in a freezing cold room, because there is only me in the house today.

[lillybettybabs]

I have always liked Samsung,

I have a little netbook and a laptop. Samsung lap top keys are nicely spaced so you don't catch

the key next to the one you want.

I tend to get mine from Costco as they have so great deals.

[Geoid]

Do you have a budget?

[Leicester_H]

Do you have a budget?

Not really - she's not on the poverty line (fortunately) - but don't want to waste money (obviously).

Reliability and easy of use are the top priorities.

 

Thanks all (so far!)

 

H

[lillybettybabs]

Mine was around the £250 mark it is a Samsung RC520, nice big keys and screen but not

clumpy and heavy.

[Leicester_H]

Mine was around the £250 mark it is a Samsung RC520,

 

Really ??!!

 

Amazon price today is £619 !!

 

H

[lillybettybabs]

good old Costco

[Leicester_H]

Re: Costco - how do you know what they have and at what price ? Do you have to join to find out ? How does it work ?

 

Oh - just read more - its not open to everyone (is it?)

 

Thanks, H

Edited February 21, 2012 by Guest

[lillybettybabs]

It was a chance shop really - we do get a news letter sometimes with the offers coming in.

I you can get to one then it's worth going for a look.

[Leicester_H]

From their website, only certain people can join ??

"Costco is able to offer Individual Membership to current or retired employees of selected employment groups or professions. To find out if you are eligible for Individual Membership please click on the link below."

 

H

[Geoid]

What about this Mid range laptop, so it will last without the need for upgrading. Sony are a good solid brand (my sony laptop was still going strong for about 3 years until it got stolen) and excellent customer service (my sony laptop blew up , but was promptly repaired)

[Adelochick]

Hi again Hazel,

 

What about something like this Toshiba Satellite Pro C660-2DJ Laptop

 

Intel Celeron Dual Core B800 1.5GHz

4GB RAM

500GB HDD

15.6" HD

DVD Writer

Intel HD 3000

Webcam

Bluetooth

Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

 

FROM Ebuyer.com

£319.98 inc vat

QuickFind code: 288866

Manufacturer ID: PSC1ME-01500KEN

 

Quality and value. The Satellite Pro C660/C660D is an affordable, great-quality everyday laptop and features a 39.6cm (15.6”) TruBrite® display and textured matte black finish. The media card reader is ideal for quick and convenient transfers from other devices and the numeric keypad is ideal for working with business applications such as spreadsheets.

 

The C660 features a streamlined design in a textured matt black finish and weighs from only 2.5kg. The textured finish helps to minimise fingerprint marks as well as giving it a smart look and feel. A 39.6cm (15.6”) display makes it an ideal desktop replacement and with LED backlighting, it delivers sharp and vivid images.

 

Toshiba laptops come with a range of features that enhance your user experience. The spacious full size keyboard with numeric keypad is ideal for applications such as spreadsheets, and ensures typing is comfortable. The USB ports offer quick and convenient transfer methods of documents, photos and other files from your other devices. Toshiba’s multi-touch touchpad gives you more intuitive navigation that allows you to zoom, scroll and rotate providing an innovative alternative to conventional scrolling and buttons

 

You’ll get everything you need to get moving straight away. Microsoft Office Starter 2010 is pre-installed whilst the McAfee Internet Security free trial instantly detects and blocks viruses, including stopping web threats before they are downloaded to your PC. Skype is also included for face to face video calls and phone calls to both other Skype users and ordinary phones. Toshiba LifeSpace software that helps you to organise your life.

 

 

Just a thought that this laptop might be suitable and not too expensive. Jx.

[Adelochick]

Well Hazel did you find anything suitable to buy for your elderly lady friend/relative to use? Hope it all worked out well. Jx

[Leicester_H]

Hi

 

Yes - thanks for all your help.

 

We went for this in the end http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-15-6-inch-Laptop-i3-380M-Premium/dp/B004HZG2NS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331221673&sr=8-1

 

It was £365 at time of purchase.

 

The owner is VERY pleased with it. She has now had 3 "IT for complete beginners" lessons - until the 1st she had never touched a PC. Its 'tricky' talking her through things over the phone as I don't have windows 7 - and she doesn't know the names of thing yet - but we're getting there.

 

Thansk again, H