There are many laptops for under £800 that would be worth buying. What I would say is that make sure you get a decent graphics card and do not settle for an Intel Integrated Graphics Card, an Intel GMA or anything with shared graphics. You are best to go for AMD processor as they come with good graphics cards.
Make sure you get an AMD TL-56 (1.8GHz x2). I would avoid Sony VAIO laptops because although they are good, you can get much more for your money as they are very overpriced just because of the Sony badge. Hope you find a good one!
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