Cheap laptop

drwrx · Post by **drwrx** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 2:48 pm

I'm throwing this out as a heads-up. If anyone comes across a cheap, and I mean cheap, laptop let me know. I'm going to be using it for tuning.

Post by **complacent** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 3:34 pm

craigslist.

It's cheap, but needs a battery. Not sure how cheaply that can be done.

Libra Monkee · Post by **Libra Monkee** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 4:13 pm

eBay

Bunch of various laptops all priced under $300.

drwrx · Post by **drwrx** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 8:41 am

The craigslist post is already removed.
Laptops are one of the few things I will not get used off ebay.
I might just be paranoid, but I'm just a bit gun shy when it comes to that.

Libra Monkee · Post by **Libra Monkee** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 10:35 am

drwrx wrote:The craigslist post is already removed.
Laptops are one of the few things I will not get used off ebay.
I might just be paranoid, but I'm just a bit gun shy when it comes to that.

Well I've done it in the past without a problem. Just make sure it comes with an install disk unless your going to put your own OS on it. Oh! Also, use something like DBANor BCwipePDas soon you get it regardless of where you get it from just clear off whatever it's previous owner did to it.

Phibs · Post by **Phibs** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:31 pm

Drwrx,

I can get you a decent modern used laptop from our work surplus for around 260 bux. Lemme know.

drwrx · Post by **drwrx** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 12:36 pm

Phibs wrote: I can get you a decent modern used laptop from our work surplus for around 260 bux. Lemme know.

That's exactly what I'm looking for!
Are you coming to the meet on tuesday? If so, we can talk then.

Phibs · Post by **Phibs** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 1:03 pm

Yeah gonna try!

$270
# Processor Type: Intel Centrino
# CPU Speed: 1.6GHZ
# Num of CPU: 1
# RAM (MB): 512
# Hard Drive Capacity: 60.0GB
# CD Type: CD-RW/DVD-ROM
# Rem Media: None
# NIC: FAST-Eth/802.11b
# Modem: 56K
# Screen Size: 14.0 inches
# Screen Type: ActiveMatrix TFT Color
# Ports: 1 Parallel, 1 PCMCIA, 1 RJ-11, 1 RJ-45, 1 Serial, 1 VGA, 2 USB, AUDIO, IR, S-Video OUT
# Operating System: None
# Notes: SCRATCHES ON CASE

Cheapest spec'd one is $255 right now.

And like $50 shipping. Helps if more than one are ordered b/c shipping is not $50 for each item.

avriette · Post by **avriette** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:06 pm

drwrx wrote:
Phibs wrote: I can get you a decent modern used laptop from our work surplus for around 260 bux. Lemme know.
That's exactly what I'm looking for!
Are you coming to the meet on tuesday? If so, we can talk then.

(note: these are laptops that have been chucked around by aol engineers for two years)

Phibs · Post by **Phibs** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 10:07 pm

90 day warranty from the auction company and I've purchased quite a few things there and been satisfied. Up to you though, doesn't make a difference to me.

Post by **ElZorro** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 10:14 am

Probably a little tardy to the party on this one, but back at Christmas I had luck finding refurbished Thinkpads for around $300.

http://saveateagle.resultspage.com/sear ... &view=grid

Or if that doesn't work, just do http://www.saveateagle.com/

sirwilliam · Post by **sirwilliam** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 12:59 pm

www.austintech2000.com

They are in Sterling, VA a block away from MachV and have good prices. Give them a call.

Post by **complacent** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 11:52 am

Thinkpad for $200.00

Phibs · Post by **Phibs** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 12:42 pm

Eh the one I recommended is about $300 and a lot newer / less likely to flake/die but that is a good deal local.

Post by **complacent** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 2:47 pm

Phibs wrote:Eh the one I recommended is about $300 and a lot newer / less likely to flake/die but that is a good deal local.

I was just posting what I saw... I never said it was good. It was just cheap.

Phibs · Post by **Phibs** » Fri Sep 21, 2007 2:50 pm

I know I was just saying, not trying to criticize your post

Post by **complacent** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 5:08 pm

http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3996

Best Buy is selling a brand new laptop for $299.

drwrx · Post by **drwrx** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 5:09 pm

Thanks for the look out.
The zaxter hooked me up.
Nothing special, but it runs.

zaxrex · Post by **zaxrex** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 3:37 pm

I'm hurt. It came from me, so it has to be special.

drwrx · Post by **drwrx** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 4:03 pm

zaxrex wrote:I'm hurt. It came from me, so it has to be special.

All sarcasm aside, it's awesome! I couldn't be happier with it, or the fine individual who so generously who gave it to me.