£450(max) laptop advice please?

[c0sie]

After nearly 3 years of solid University abuse my laptop is frail and close to death.

During May I need to buy myself a new laptop to replace my beloved Fujitsi-Siemens LI thingy :wub and need some advice as to whats best for my budget.


I need to have at least 3GB+ of RAM.
A massive HDD isnt that important to me really as I use external HDD's to store my important stuff.
Needs to come from a reputable shop that I can either collect from (PC World, Comet etc) or one that will deliver to me.
Needs to have working versions of Microsoft Office (no trials)
Needs to come with Windows 7
Need at least 4 USB ports
Need a DVD-RW
15.6" screen or bigger
Memory card reader would be nice
Wireless


Cant think of anything else at the moment, and any advice is greatly recieved :)

[coleman758]

Get hold of a 2nd hand Macbook!

I have a Macbook i use for work its the best thing ever!
its ahead of windows by miles and you can still run office etc...

I would never go back to a PC after using a Mac.

[c0sie]

Needs Windows sorry. I have no interest in Mac's.

[jhammond]

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[Southwell]

Only three USB's, but cheap for the spec.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004Q9SX46

See if you are eligible for this: http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/microsoft-office-2010-pro-plus-download-8-extras-39-83-including-fee-software-4/885367#comments

[Southwell]

Heres another: http://www.ebuyer.com/product/257135

I would factor in a 2gb ram chip upgrade too, as these are shared graphics. Although these have DDR3 Ram, which will give a significant performance upgrade.