Well, I spent more than I originally intended to on my laptop, BUT at least here in the UK it seems like much better value for money than everywhere else- the shops and such. I was directed there by my brother, who's built his own computers in the past.

What I like least is that the computers you can buy ready done at PC world, etc, usually have Word/office and such included and with this, I'll have to get them separately (that side WAS a lot more expensive). Mind here, the callcentre is in Ireland and I'm a big fan of buying Irish!

I'm still not sure about Vista and I won't be until I'm persuaded that the Sims 2 works perfectly (and quickly!)

Thanks for your help- the tech support stuff is v. important, I think, when you don't know the ins and outs of things- like me.