laptops

[anglichan]

What kind of specifications should I look for when buying a laptop. I need it for presentations on powerpoint and for watching movies on youtube and footie on sopcast.
I'm also on wi-fi, and I'm thinking of buying a used laptop. What should I avoid, please?

[soybean]

Have you looked at prices of new ones?  Just about anything new on the market should be adequate for your needs and the prices are quite low at the lower end of the price spectrum.

[anglichan]

Yes, I'm looking at new ones also. My problem is that I live in a foreign country and want something English. So, I have to look online, ebay etc. It's a bit of a risk and there's buckets of info, and I don't really understand what's relevant to my needs.