…then this article might be of interest:
ASK JACK BLOG Guardian Technology Posted by Jack Schofield Thursday 29 September 2011 15.05 BST guardian.co.uk
Wanted: a low-cost laptop for dad

Ian Stephen's father is using an ancient PC running Microsoft Windows XP and wants to upgrade to new laptop in the ?350 to ?500 price range. What should he choose? ………….. CLICK HERE for advice