Decision
I've decided that I am going to buy a laptop. This would have 2 benefits:
I would be able to demonstrate my Excel scripts to employers and employment agencies, and
I would be able to submit word documents by e-mail (some employers allow applicants to fill in a word version of their application forms and e-mail them in) without having to borrow Julie's laptop.
If it was just the second reason I would agree with those who would say that it's just a waste of money.
Now I have to decide which laptop I'm going to have. The choice is between the Acer D150B or the Compaq Mini 702.
I've already ordered a mouse as I find laptop controls awkward.
The Compaq has a larger keyboard and HP are well known. On the down side it has less than 1/3 of the hard drive space the Acer has.
Acer has been recommended to me by a colleague. However, I hadn't heard of them before and reviews of the model state the track pad has sensitivity and stiffness problems (I know I'm getting a mouse but it might be indicative of the general build quality).
I've googled reliability reports for both brands and both are mixed (with a lot more praise for Acer).
Does anybody know anything about either brand?
I would be able to demonstrate my Excel scripts to employers and employment agencies, and
I would be able to submit word documents by e-mail (some employers allow applicants to fill in a word version of their application forms and e-mail them in) without having to borrow Julie's laptop.
If it was just the second reason I would agree with those who would say that it's just a waste of money.
Now I have to decide which laptop I'm going to have. The choice is between the Acer D150B or the Compaq Mini 702.
I've already ordered a mouse as I find laptop controls awkward.
The Compaq has a larger keyboard and HP are well known. On the down side it has less than 1/3 of the hard drive space the Acer has.
Acer has been recommended to me by a colleague. However, I hadn't heard of them before and reviews of the model state the track pad has sensitivity and stiffness problems (I know I'm getting a mouse but it might be indicative of the general build quality).
I've googled reliability reports for both brands and both are mixed (with a lot more praise for Acer).
Does anybody know anything about either brand?