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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ OT Checked the archives, Need to get a laptop, what is good.

Posted by: boxstr Nov 27 2006, 06:55 PM

I checked the archives and I am wondering what people here are finding is a good inexspensive laptop. Maybe a Frys $499. special or something off craigslist.
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Posted by: Heeltoe914 Nov 27 2006, 07:00 PM

Toshiba satellite R15 s822 Tablet PC. Been great in the field. Great battery life for a notebook. Saw used on ebay for around 600-700 a little more But???? Check around

Posted by: Trevorg7 Nov 27 2006, 07:02 PM

Middle of the road price wise ~$800; the Dell inspiron E1505 has been a great machine for me.

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Posted by: 736conver Nov 27 2006, 07:05 PM

I have always loved the thinkpad's. Just got another one for the wife for $200, older model but still works great. They are built to last.

Posted by: propricer Nov 27 2006, 07:19 PM

I will 2nd the vote for the early IBM Thinkpads ... especially the T30 which has a nice screen, is reasonbly light and can be had with a 2.0 GHz CPU, 1.0 GBit RAM and DVD/CD for around $400 give or take.

That said, Xmas brings some GOOD deals on new machines !!!

Merry Xmas ...

Posted by: BMartin914 Nov 27 2006, 08:33 PM

CL is great for used computer stuff. Lots of deals to be found there.

Posted by: jim912928 Nov 27 2006, 08:38 PM

thinkpads...only thing I'll use!...Although I bought my kids compaq's this summer for college...500 bucks, wide screen...and if it get's ripped off not a major loss.

But you can't beat a thinkpad!

Posted by: TROJANMAN Nov 28 2006, 10:59 AM

if you are only going to search the web and run a few word programs........ I love my $379 gateway from bestbuy. Office Depot has had similar deals on a toshiba.