Ok folks it has finally arrived:

Aldi have a good spec Medion Laptop for 459.99 to be sold on the 10th MAy 2007....hurry before stock run out:

http://www.aldi-stores.co.uk/

Spec as follows:
Mobile and ready for the future

AMD Turion™ 64 X2 TL-50 dual core processor (1.6GHz)
What is Dual Core?
Two processor cores work within the same physical processor chip to increase the performance of your PC. Dual core technology means that several demanding applications can be run at the same time, allowing your computer to think as fast as you can multi-task.

15.4" TFT WXGA Widescreen Display
1280 × 800 pixels. 16:10 widescreen cinema format for optimized DVD playback and more desktop space on screen.

1,024MB DDR2 SDRAM
High performance for all multimedia applications.

120GB Hard Disk
Ample space for up to 25,000 digital photos or 25,000 MP3 tracks (at 4MB per track).

NVidia® GeForce® Go 6150 graphics
Enables ultra-realistic effects and unmatched multimedia functionality for an incredible user interface experience in Windows Vista™ as well as with popular games and graphics intensive multimedia applications.

8 × Multi-standard DVD/CD Burner with DVD-RAM and Dual Layer support
Watch DVDs and even make your own. Reads and writes: DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/DVD-RAM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM.

Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g
Connect to the Internet without plugs or cables with Wireless LAN technology. Data transfer speeds up to 54Mbit/s (requires WLAN access point).

6-channel audio out (analogue + S/P-DIF)
Enjoy amazing “home cinema” surround sound with 6 channel audio out (use in conjunction with a compatible surround sound speaker system – not supplied).

4-in-1 memory card reader
Transfer photos the easy way. Accepts the following common memory cards: SD/MMC/MS & MS Pro.

2 multimedia speakers

Fast Ethernet 10/100Mbit/s on board

V.90 Modem including modem connection cable.

Check for discount codes to use at www.aldi-stores.co.uk