Laptop specs when using trading programs

[Nefertiti]

Hi Guys,

I have a friend looking to buy a new laptop. The only big requirement they have is that they need to be able to run their trading programs on it sufficiently. I am a bit of a newbie regarding sharetrading so I dont know what programs are there and what their computing requirements are. They have about R10000 to spend, less if they can.

Can anyone recommend laptop specs for me? So I know what to look for.

lots of thanks

 

[ponder]

Buy a Dell, purely for the warranty & long service plan.

 

[oosie]

trading platforms do not use much recourses on a computer,I use a 2year old entry level laptop with a additional lcd for my trading and it works fine,I reckon anything in the region of 6-7K should do,an additional screen,nothing fancy 22-24inch is a must,trading just form a laptop screen can get very tiring

 

[Nefertiti]

Buy a Dell, purely for the warranty & long service plan.

based on personal experience I am not fond of Dell, I'd rather got with Lenovo. But will see what my friend decides on.

 

[Nefertiti]

trading platforms do not use much recourses on a computer,I use a 2year old entry level laptop with a additional lcd for my trading and it works fine,I reckon anything in the region of 6-7K should do,an additional screen,nothing fancy 22-24inch is a must,trading just form a laptop screen can get very tiring

tx lots, this sounds great actually. I'll put some suggestions together and give it to my friend.