Para,
I bought a Toshiba Laptop direct from Toshiba, a couple of weeks ago. It is a Satellite A10. 2.5Ghz 30GbHDD.
With VAT and postage it was a few pounds under £600.
http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.c...roductID=80888
I know its about £100 more than the one you've been offered, but it's a resonable spec, and it has a one year warranty.
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