Best laptop for under £500?

[callywally18]

Evening all,

Birthday is coming up and girlfriend was looking to buy me a laptop to get me off hers!

She has a budget of around £500

What would be a good laptop for that price and for:

General internet browsing
Photoshopping
Downloading Music
Uploading Photos
Skype

Unfortunately an apple is out of budget unless went for a second hand one.

Thanks!