Inexpensive Notebook..aka Laptop
† cal
i just want faster speed, email, wireless and to be able to sell on
Ebay.
Could you please recommend what brand, model etc. i should look for? A
refurbished/used one would be fine.
Are there any reliable sellers on Ebay offering what i want?
Thank you for any info.
cal
BeaF...@msn.com
Why must it be a notebook? Desk tops are much cheaper.
† cal
Just want a laptop?
cal
BeaF...@msn.com
Never reconditioned. There was a reason somebody got rid of it. Check
out Circuit City or Best Buy, you can get a desk top for half the
price of a note book and they are easier to use. A desk top can be had
for as little as $300
Rod Speed
> cal-4-...@webtv.net (? cal) wrote
>> i don't know the differences....sorry!!!
>> Just want a laptop?
> Never reconditioned.
That's too absolute.
> There was a reason somebody got rid of it.
That can be just because the lease expired.
Unless you are desperately short of cash, it can make more
sense to get the cheapest full warranty low end laptop tho.
> Check out Circuit City or Best Buy, you can
> get a desk top for half the price of a note book
Yes.
> and they are easier to use.
That's arguable and they arent as portable obviously.
Logan Shaw
> i don't know the differences....sorry!!!
>
> Just want a laptop?
"Desktop" means a computer that isn't meant to be portable. (It sits on
your desk.)
"Notebook" means the same thing as "laptop", except computer companies
don't actually call them "laptop" anymore, since they don't want you
to think it's safe to literally use them on your lap. (They can
overheat themselves -- or you -- if you do that.)
Finding a deal is a tricky thing. I think the most economical way to
get one is to buy an older one from someone you know and trust and who is
upgrading or something. Buying it at the store is not the cheapest way.
Buying it from someone you don't know or trust is riskier.
One of the things to look out for if you're buying it used is that
laptop batteries wear out. There is nothing you can do about that.
They're like car tires in that they last several years, but they
simply will not last forever. A lot of older laptops have batteries
which aren't as good as they used to be. A replacement battery can
be $100 in some cases.
- Logan
Zuke
City or likewise for about $400. Get the three year extended
warranty for another $200 or so. You are set for
four years, probably the life of the hardware.
You can certainly go cheaper with desktop and
not worry about the warranty as monitor or broken
hardware might be easier to fix or replace but laptops are so
convenient to take to room to room in the house and
also take to work or on travels if needed.
Zuke
> † cal wrote:
>> i don't know the differences....sorry!!!
>>
>> Just want a laptop?
>
> "Desktop" means a computer that isn't meant to be portable. (It sits on
> your desk.)
>
> "Notebook" means the same thing as "laptop", except computer companies
> don't actually call them "laptop" anymore, since they don't want you
> to think it's safe to literally use them on your lap. (They can
> overheat themselves -- or you -- if you do that.)
>
> Finding a deal is a tricky thing. I think the most economical way to
> get one is to buy an older one from someone you know and trust and who is
> upgrading or something. Buying it at the store is not the cheapest way.
> Buying it from someone you don't know or trust is riskier.
The drawback which nixes this deal to me is that there are many
things that can go wrong on a laptop which has no warranty which
renders it nothing more than a paperweight. Basically buying
a bottom line Toshiba with three year extended warranty should be about
$600 - $700 which gives you four years, about 50 cents a day.
But if strapped for cash and the used laptop is in the $100 to $150
range it might be worth the risk.
Rod Speed
> cal wrote
>> i don't know the differences....sorry!!!
>> Just want a laptop?
> "Desktop" means a computer that isn't meant to be portable. (It sits on your desk.)
So do most notebooks/laptops.
> "Notebook" means the same thing as "laptop", except computer companies don't actually call them
> "laptop" anymore, since they don't want you to think it's safe to literally use them on your lap.
> (They can overheat themselves -- or you -- if you do that.)
That aint the reason for the change.
> Finding a deal is a tricky thing.
Nope, completely routine.
> I think the most economical way to get one is to buy an older one from someone you know and trust
> and who is upgrading or something.
Usually that isnt true with notebooks/laptops
because the battery will likely need replacement.
> Buying it at the store is not the cheapest way.
Yes, but the price is so low that it can be the lowest risk approach.
> Buying it from someone you don't know or trust is riskier.
> One of the things to look out for if you're buying it used is that laptop batteries wear out.
> There is nothing you can do about that. They're like car tires in that they last several years,
> but they simply will not last forever. A lot of older laptops have batteries which aren't as good
> as they used to be. A replacement battery can be $100 in some cases.
So a cheap new one can make more sense.
clams casino
While there are many deals on eBay, electronics are not usually a
reliable buy off eBay as they are frequently scams (stolen goods,
flawed/broken, out dated, etc).
Electronics are typically a high complaint purchase off eBay thus tend
to be very high risk.
† cal
Now i have info to back me up in looking for one.
cal
Rod Speed
> † cal wrote:
>
>> i am a senior citizen female with no puter knowledge and little
>> funds! i just want faster speed, email, wireless and to be able to sell on
>> Ebay.
>>
>> Could you please recommend what brand, model etc. i should look for?
>> A refurbished/used one would be fine.
>>
>> Are there any reliable sellers on Ebay offering what i want?
>>
>> Thank you for any info.
>>
>> cal
>>
>>
>>
>
> While there are many deals on eBay, electronics are not usually a
> reliable buy off eBay as they are frequently scams (stolen goods,
> flawed/broken, out dated, etc).
Mindless silly stuff, the volume sellers are just using ebay as a retail outlet.
> Electronics are typically a high complaint purchase off eBay thus tend to be very high risk.
Mindless silly stuff if you have a clue about using the feedback etc.
Joe
Best Buy had a Compaq notebook with 430 processor on clearance for
$379 when I was there tonight, I didnt catch the model. I'm also
pretty clueless when it comes to notebooks and I'm also looking, so
maybe someone who knows more about them can give an opinion these.
Bonita
online reviews, too.
Um, this may be 'way too simple, but you do know that the
speed of your connection to the internet is not going to