My Mum wants a new computer. She rarely uses it, just for budget spreadsheets, and using the internet when her neighbour with open WiFi access point turns it on! She has a few photos on it, but not many. She has computers at work all day if she needs to do anything else.
I don't know whether she'd be better off with a Netbook or a cheap laptop.
Netbook, 2Gb RAM, 12" screen, $750
http://www.jbhifi.co.nz/computers/asus/12-1-inch-500gb-netbook-sku-20949/
Netbooks, both $545, 10.1" screen, 1GB RAM
http://www.jbhifi.co.nz/computers/dell/mini-10-n455-sku-20814/
http://www.jbhifi.co.nz/computers/samsung/mini-10-1-inch-250gb-netbook-sku-20854/
Laptop, $900 for a 15" screen and 4GB RAM
http://www.jbhifi.co.nz/computers/samsung/15-6-inch-notebook-sku-20856/
Laptop, $760 for a 15" screen and 4GB RAM
http://www.jbhifi.co.nz/computers/dell/inspiron-n5030-sku-20813/
Any thoughts on what the best option would be?