Where to get a cheap notebook PC?
Jan 17th 2008, 3:40 pm
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Re: Where to get a cheap notebook PC?
I have a lead on a 2Ghz Macbook with a broken screen.
2 Ghz Core Duo Proccessor
60GB HD
2GB RAM
13.3" screen (cracked)
Still works through a monitor. Im pretty handy and figure I can replace the screen maybe?
It suffers from the "macbook crack" thing Im told too
What do you experts think it might be worth. While I have your attention, how long is a piece of string?
2 Ghz Core Duo Proccessor
60GB HD
2GB RAM
13.3" screen (cracked)
Still works through a monitor. Im pretty handy and figure I can replace the screen maybe?
It suffers from the "macbook crack" thing Im told too
What do you experts think it might be worth. While I have your attention, how long is a piece of string?
Jan 17th 2008, 4:05 pm
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Re: Where to get a cheap notebook PC?
check ifixit.xom to see how easy/hard it is to fix.
Jan 17th 2008, 4:06 pm
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Re: Where to get a cheap notebook PC?
I said I wouldn't recommend Dell but have you seen this.
It is currently Dell's 10 Days of Deals event and on this page is a Vostro 1000 laptop for $499.
Vostro 1000
AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor TK-55 (1.8GHz/512KB), English
Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition, SP2, English
1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 Dimm
80G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
8X DVD+/-RW with double-layer DVD+R write capability, Cyberlink Power DVD
Cheers
Steve
It is currently Dell's 10 Days of Deals event and on this page is a Vostro 1000 laptop for $499.
Vostro 1000
AMD AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor TK-55 (1.8GHz/512KB), English
Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition, SP2, English
1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 Dimm
80G 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
8X DVD+/-RW with double-layer DVD+R write capability, Cyberlink Power DVD
Cheers
Steve
Jan 17th 2008, 4:09 pm
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Re: Where to get a cheap notebook PC?
I'm not sure I would buy a dell again. Bought two dells through work around 3 yrs ago, both decent specs and relatively pricey. Work one hard drive irreparably damaged after 2 yrs. work at home one irreparably damaged after 3 yrs. I don't think its quite good enough.
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Jan 17th 2008, 4:22 pm
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Re: Where to get a cheap notebook PC?
Thanks both of you.
Now I have a dilemma...the $500 dell (which was just what I was looking for originally sort of) or the appeal of a bargain macbook "project" with potential for being the best of bothworlds...as long as I can cobble it back together. That ifixit site is brilliant...karma worthy.
Problem with the dell is no firewire, so I cant get the video onto it from the camcorder
Now I have a dilemma...the $500 dell (which was just what I was looking for originally sort of) or the appeal of a bargain macbook "project" with potential for being the best of bothworlds...as long as I can cobble it back together. That ifixit site is brilliant...karma worthy.
Problem with the dell is no firewire, so I cant get the video onto it from the camcorder
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Jan 17th 2008, 4:47 pm
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Jan 17th 2008, 5:05 pm
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Re: Where to get a cheap notebook PC?
You guys are good
Im all conflicted again between the dell and the functional, but broken, macbook with dual boot XP capability. I guess I should go see it and find out how much of a basket case it really is.
Im all conflicted again between the dell and the functional, but broken, macbook with dual boot XP capability. I guess I should go see it and find out how much of a basket case it really is.
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Jan 23rd 2008, 5:20 pm
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Re: Where to get a cheap notebook PC?
Dell has another deal on.
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/s...d.php?t=544875
No monitor but only $309.
Jan 25th 2008, 5:50 pm
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Re: Where to get a cheap notebook PC?
Looking for a cheap notebook PC, Where is a cheap and reliable place to find a bargain. Looking to spend $5 or 600 only. DVD burner would be good.
Doesnt need to be cutting edge, and ideally Id rather not get lumped with Vista as it wont support the kids games anyway. 15" or larger ideally.
Mailorder is OK. Any suggestions? Tips?
Is this any good?
Cheers
Doesnt need to be cutting edge, and ideally Id rather not get lumped with Vista as it wont support the kids games anyway. 15" or larger ideally.
Mailorder is OK. Any suggestions? Tips?
Is this any good?
Cheers
