i read a review of this card in micro mart i think. they gave it the best review for a card for £30. as you say, the specs are decent and if you get the 512mb version this will be a big improment from the 1250. my sisters got that in her laptop and to be fair its not bad, plays sims 2 on max setings but cant handle 3D games too well.
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