Thanks - I'll let you know the details and post over the weekend. I am not fussy really - just need one with spring /summer coming up, holidays, hotels etc. Nothing to flash, but one preferably less than a year old. I will just be using word, excel, outlook and trading software. Big screen would be preferable as I am going blind staring at machines all day. Anyway, thanks for your help, I'll post the preferred specs later.