Buying a computer from PC World, memory stick

[Skyedriver]

Apparently when you buy a PC World lap top now with Window 8, you need a 32GB memory stick rather than a couple of DVDs ike my last one.
Looking at thes on the bay, there are various types, flash etc
Are they all basically the same or will I need a specific type?
The guy in store only seemed interested in their tech dept doing it - at £35...
Actually the first guy in their knew less than me - he admitted to being only knowledgable about AppleMac..

[Skyedriver]

Thanks Guys
First thing is that this all started because I received a PCW/C gift voucher nearly 2 years ago and haven't used it yet and I need a new lap-top....
PCW/C stuff comes pre loaded with windows and you need to create a recovery disc before starting anything. Last one I bought nearly 6 years ago I backed up on 2x DVDs but apparently Windows 8 needs a lot more DVDs...(?)
Think I'll pop over to the Dell site and take a gander there before proceeding,

Anyone any suggestions on what I can spend a £40 PCW/C gift voucher if I don't get my lap top there. Oh just remembered, was thinking of a Nexus 9 for wifeys Christmas.... Unless I get one of those Folding things from Lenovo. Or is that a whole new thread.?

Oh another thread I guess, guy on Saturday suggested Lenovo was basically IBM, is that true?

[Skyedriver]

LooneyTunes said:

grumbledoak said:

Look elsewhere/online. Dell and Lenovo are good.

That should be the stock response to anyone contemplating buying a computer from PC World!

Just watch Dell insofar as if you buy Office pre-installed that you may well get an OEM version (licensed only for install on a single PC) instead of full retail version (licensed for multiple PCs on a single user/non-simultaneous basis) for pretty much the same money.

Had a look at Dell today, sent them an email with a few questions, received an acknowledgement along the lines of "if there's anything else you need to know check our web site" which wasn't too helpful but I think I can get a similar spec machine for around £100 less than PCW
What I do see however is that the "Office" installed is just a trial one (30 days(?))

Can I assume I need a 32GB memory stick for a Dell as well?

Edited by Skyedriver on Tuesday 25th November 23:41

[Skyedriver]

Two enquiries to Dell via their www.
No reply
Won't entertain buying from them then.