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10-04-2022 , 06:43 PM
Hi all,

I was wondering what to look for in a new laptop. This would only be used for browsing the internet and zoom meetings. Any particular specs to look out for?

Thank you very much.
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10-06-2022 , 07:20 AM
Literally any laptop made in the last decade will do that.
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10-06-2022 , 12:55 PM
You need a laptop which will run Windows or Mac. Zoom no longer supports Chromebooks - so that's really the key specification, otherwise laptops made in the last few years are best.

What is your budget here? Are you in the UK?

My suggestion is to buy from Amazon rather than Currys, so you have less crap pre-installed on your device when you receive it.
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10-06-2022 , 06:09 PM
Hi,

Yes I am in the UK. I am not really sure on the budget but I thought it would not be that expensive since I just want basic things.

I also have an issue with my desktop and Zoom. For some reason, my webcam keeps stopping working on Zoom. I have a built-in webcam so also purchased an external one which I plug in. Sometimes it works on Zoom but many does it simply doesn't. I have checked my settings and my webcam is working, for some reason with Zoom it usually doesn't. All very weird.
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10-07-2022 , 04:52 AM
To be honest, for what you describe, a £570 iPad is probably going to be excellent: https://www.amazon.co.uk/2022-Apple-...dp/B09V4K8868/

or if you a certain you want a laptop, for £600:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aspire-A514...dp/B09XR8ZDGC/
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10-08-2022 , 01:39 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Josem
You need a laptop which will run Windows or Mac. Zoom no longer supports Chromebooks - so that's really the key specification, otherwise laptops made in the last few years are best.

What is your budget here? Are you in the UK?

My suggestion is to buy from Amazon rather than Currys, so you have less crap pre-installed on your device when you receive it.
Pre installed crap can be dealt with by reinstalling windows.
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10-08-2022 , 07:20 PM
Thank you for the feedback.

I am going to go for the Apple iPad recommended by Josem.

I really appreciate the help.

Cheers.
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