New computer / laptop needed.

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Hi, could anyone offer me some advice on buying a new computer or laptop. It will have to be purchased from pc world. I don't know much about them, but it will be mainly used for lightroom ,surfing the net etc. I don't know whether to have another desktop or try a laptop, i understand that a desktop is probably the best choice, i would be very grateful for any advice.
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I'm going to take you at your word and limit myself to PC World only. You might well get a better deal elsewhere, but if you're happy with them, that's fine.

Depends on your budget really. Looking on their website, for desktop, go either i5-2xxx or better still i7-2xxx (they are under Core i5 and Core i7 respectively). Budget from £400-£1200. The i7 machines will only really differ in memory - this is something you can probably upgrade cheaper yourself if you feel confident... Personally, I'd go i7-2600 + 8GByte memory with Win7 64bit, but you can definitely get away with 4GB if you want to (although it MAY mean changing 2 x 2GByte memory sticks for 2 x 4GByte memory sticks should you want to upgrade).

As to laptop, I'd stick with second gen i5/i7 again (you know they are second gen as they have the i5-2xxx or i7-2xxx processor). Again, lots to choose from there, but the problem with laptops is they tend to only have 1366 x 768 screens which isn't much if you're displaying 10+Mpixels on them. Again, choice down to price and features you want.
 
Thanks for your help. I would like to shop elsewhere, however pc world have gave me some vouchers, so i am limited to them.
Mark.
 
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