"The Medway Handyman" wrote in message
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Time has come to replace the tower PC with a laptop, so I'm after some
advice from the learned people here, since I'm a computer numpty.

I'm looking for something around 16". I don't play games (only solitaire)
I don't watch films or download music. Don't want a touchscreen, much
prefer keyboard/mouse.

I use Word & Excel frequently, sometime quite big documents. I surf the
net often & use e-mail a lot. We have 4G WiFi at home, probably won't
ever take it out, but will use upstairs in the office, on the deck &
downstairs in the lounge.

Reluctant to change from MS Windows simply because I know how to use it.

Any advice on processor type,

All the normal ones like the i3, i5 are fine for that sort of use.

memory,

Makes sense to run at least 8MB and the 64bit version
of Win for the large documents, but it isn't crucial.

make,

Doesnt matter much. I normally stick to those that have full
maintenance manuals available, but that won't matter to you.

supplier

Dont believe that matters at all except that
they do honour any warranty claims promptly.

much appreciated.