Which Laptop from these two?

[kimpossible]

I've just had confirmation that I have been awarded a home access grant to buy the children a laptop. There are only a limited range of laptops/desktops available on the scheme and there are only a few suppliers too.

I have narrowed it down to these two laptops but wondered what your opinions were on each before I commit?

Toshiba L450D-12X
AMD SI-42 Sempron 2.1GHz Processor
1GB RAM
160GB SATA Hard Disk Drive
15.6" WXGA High Definition Widescreen Display
SuperMulti CD/DVD-RW Drive
Wireless b/g/n, Ethernet LAN 100MBps
0.3mp Webcam
HDMI, VGA connections
3 x USB 2.0 Ports
4 in 1 Media Card                 
Mic In
Headphone
Genuine Microsoft Windows 7 Pro Operating System

Or

Samsung R519 notebook


Intel Celeron T3100 Dual Core Processor (1.90GHz)
1GB RAM
160GB SATA Hard Disk Drive
15.6" LED High Definition Widescreen Display
SuperMulti CD/DVD-RW Drive
Wireless b/g/n, Ethernet LAN 100MBps
0.3mp Webcam
VGA connection
3 x USB 2.0 Ports
3 in 1 Media Card Reader
Mic In
Headphone
Genuine Microsoft Windows 7 Pro Operating System

Thanks

[net-curtains]

I haven't used wither of those brands but I'd recommend ordering more RAM.

[kimpossible]

I haven't used wither of those brands but I'd recommend ordering more RAM.

Thanks. I'd figured 1GB was a bit lame. I know some of the suppliers do offer the option to upgrade RAM (unfortunately not one of the suppliers I intend ordering from though).

[Mr Anderson]

It'd probably be cheaper to get RAM from Crucial anyway.

[yawner]

Amazon carries some very favourable reviews of the Samsung, but even then the model reviewed has 2GB RAM.

[kimpossible]

Thanks peeps!
I think 2GB of extra RAM is only about £35

[Matt]

I'd go for the samsung and upgrade the ram. Semprons run hotter, noiser and slower the. Intelsat and even though it's an celeron it's still dual core.

Plus it has a card reader which could be useful