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Posted by Black Tractor on February 6, 2005, 4:34 pm
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Hi there...
l'm currently on a look out for a laptop.
As mentioned, solely for net-surfing purpose, and uploading of data, stats
while on-line.
Therefore, MS OFFICE application is not neccesary for this laptop, so long a
build-in modem (56k type) and the Browser (ie:IE or whatsoever) are working
fine.
There were thoughts of going for a second-handed laptop, but decided not to,
as fear of having end up in a crooked deal, thus would be appreciated that
opinion from you guys can help to choose my ideal tool.
Minimum requirement: Intel P4 type, 128-256MB RAM, HDD approx 40gb, using
Win XP (either Home or Pro), build-in modem..
Thanks
BT
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Posted by bobb on February 6, 2005, 10:40 am
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On Sun, 6 Feb 2005 16:34:19 +0800, "Black Tractor"
>Minimum requirement: Intel P4 type, 128-256MB RAM, HDD approx 40gb, using
>Win XP (either Home or Pro), build-in modem..
God, if that's all u need, then ANYTHING will fit.
Dell has the better after-sales support and replacement. Just get
their cheapest model.
Whatever you do, just stick with the brand names. Super-duper
no-brands, whatever their price and bell&whistles will tend to annoy
you other ways like battleship-loud, or iron-hot, or plastic parts
falling out etc.
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Posted by BigJIm on February 6, 2005, 1:35 pm
Please log in for more thread options check out dell's low end machine think it is about 699.00
> Hi there...
>
> l'm currently on a look out for a laptop.
>
> As mentioned, solely for net-surfing purpose, and uploading of data, stats
> while on-line.
>
> Therefore, MS OFFICE application is not neccesary for this laptop, so long
> a
> build-in modem (56k type) and the Browser (ie:IE or whatsoever) are
> working
> fine.
>
> There were thoughts of going for a second-handed laptop, but decided not
> to,
> as fear of having end up in a crooked deal, thus would be appreciated that
> opinion from you guys can help to choose my ideal tool.
>
> Minimum requirement: Intel P4 type, 128-256MB RAM, HDD approx 40gb, using
> Win XP (either Home or Pro), build-in modem..
>
> Thanks
> BT
>
>
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Posted by Richard Johnson on February 6, 2005, 6:33 pm
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> Hi there...
>
> l'm currently on a look out for a laptop.
>
> As mentioned, solely for net-surfing purpose, and uploading of data, stats
> while on-line.
>
> Therefore, MS OFFICE application is not neccesary for this laptop, so long
a
> build-in modem (56k type) and the Browser (ie:IE or whatsoever) are
working
> fine.
>
> There were thoughts of going for a second-handed laptop, but decided not
to,
> as fear of having end up in a crooked deal, thus would be appreciated that
> opinion from you guys can help to choose my ideal tool.
>
> Minimum requirement: Intel P4 type, 128-256MB RAM, HDD approx 40gb, using
> Win XP (either Home or Pro), build-in modem..
>
> Thanks
> BT
>
>
You can get refurbished laptops. Plenty on eBay. I would argue with you on
the used market though. I have purchased at least 10 on eBay. Only one was
not as advertised. (Working fine. The RAM expansion slot was not working.)
Most were Dell, and going to the Dell sight allows you to check the original
status and configuration. Never had a hot one. (If I did, I would simply
return it to the owner, and since the crook sent it via mail, the Postmaster
Generals office for pursuit.)
Rich
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Posted by bobb on February 6, 2005, 10:18 pm
Please log in for more thread options On Sun, 6 Feb 2005 18:33:02 -0800, "Richard Johnson"
>You can get refurbished laptops. Plenty on eBay. I would argue with you on
>the used market though. I have purchased at least 10 on eBay. Only one was
>not as advertised. (Working fine. The RAM expansion slot was not working.)
>Most were Dell, and going to the Dell sight allows you to check the original
>status and configuration.
That's very bad advice, IMO, and I am an 5yrs eBayer.
That's fine if you are in the business of purchasing undervalued used
notebooks with the intention of re-selling them. You know what you are
looking for, and can take a hit once in a while. The street Joe who
just want one laptop usually doesn't have the time you do for all the
research.
> Never had a hot one. (If I did, I would simply
>return it to the owner, and since the crook sent it via mail, the Postmaster
>Generals office for pursuit.)
Then they simply UPS/FedEx to you and the Postmaster has no
involvement. You did not know about this?
I wonder if you are one of "them" seller!
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