UK Laptops

Okay, I was told that the computer (a netbook) that was recommended to me we totally inappropriate for college so I need help please.
I’m looking for a notebook-type laptop if possible and about €400. I’d prefer one that comes with XP home edition not vista.
and I can’t stress it enough that i do not want [...]

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That is the laptop i am considering. i will need it for:
general internet browsing
downloading video and audio files
general PC tasks
to run an xbox live account through
in-built webcam
THats mainly it, i dont need it for online gaming etc. so dont care about graphics card and stuff but would like to it to run smoothly and [...]

I do not want windows vista because I have been told it is not compatable with two programs I use every day, so i am looking for a new laptop with windows xp and not having any luck. the only ones I have found are mini notebooks, not what I want at all. [...]

My Quest A420’s hinge on the left hand side has developed a crack just above it. I bought this from Evesham micros in June 2006. Will my warrentee cover this?
I looked it up on the interent and found that other laptops have this same problem. Oh and just to add insult to injury [...]