WTB: Laptop ASAP

[SOAZ]

I need a laptop for the Four Peaks Pickup. Mine decided to die today of all days! I'm getting by with my old desktop from the 50's, , but I need something I can work from on the run!!

Does anyone have a decent laptop they want to let go of.

OR

Are there any great deals out there. Say, $500 and under. I check Pricegrabber.com regularly, but are there some brands to stay away from etc? This laptop will be used in my truck while I work to stay on top of things so tough and small are not a bad thing! :1888fbbd:
Any opinions on this: http://computers.pricegrabber.com/laptop/m/83716338/st=product/sv=title/

 

[IH8RDS]

I have always had good luck with TigerDirect.com I bought two from them last Christmas.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Category/category_tlc.asp?CatId=17&name=Laptops-Notebooks

 

[goodtimes]

What exactly do you need *this* laptop to accomplish?

I have a really old Gateway (?). Not even sure of the specs...but it runs windoze, and all the basic office programs. I bought it used, and never used it (was going to use it for a cheap computer based nav set up in the jeep...but the 276c does all I need).

Probably slow, and not what a gamer would want...I'll pass it on to you for what I paid for it.

$50.

Comes with a free pic of John Shotts 100 series as wallpaper...:snorkel:

 

[Carlyle]

I would just run down to Costco and buy a base model. Put Ubuntu on it is as a dual boot with XP. If you have a problem, they take it back and their prices are rock solid. if you have more time, get a used Toughbook and max it out.

 

[SOAZ]

Thanks, the tigerdirect looks like pretty good prices!

Goodtimes,
I need it for lots of internet with my remote verizon card. From now until the clean-up I'll be in bfe a lot. It needs a couple of USB slots. A dvd drive would be cool if its my new permanent laptop. If its just something to hold me until I find a permanent one, its no big deal.

Carlyle,
What is Ubuntu? Okay, I'm stupid, but can you explain these parts to a dummy?
"Put Ubuntu on it is as a dual boot with XP."
"get a used Toughbook and max it out."

 

[OTR]

www.Buy.com has some really good deals.

 

[a.mus.ed]

I've got a 1.5Ghz PowerBook that is silently for sale. Let me know if you're interested.
-cayce

 

[grahamfitter]

Asus Eee Pc

ASUS EEE PC is cheap, reliable and small.

There is also a 901 model which is a bit cheaper. My older 701 model runs Linux and works fine (even before I upgraded from Xandros to Ubuntu) but this one has Microsoft Windows installed and I'm sure that's fine too.

Cheers,
Graham

 

[toy_tek]

I have a Dell I'd be willing to trade for a KTM.

 

[SOAZ]

Thanks for all of the info. The ASUS looks nice, but I'd like to try and have a dvd player as well.

Jon,
I'll trade you the KTM for that laptop as long as you through in your 4runner and Danica says Ernie is ours then...:xxrotflma

 

[goodtimes]

It looks like that old laptop I have probably isn't up to everything you want...although it does have USB ports and a CD drive.

If you find yourself in a pinch, Marisa and I are heading North on Friday (on our way to Denver, via Prescott)....I'll rent the thing to you for a beer (payable on Feb 7th).

 

[98roamer]

How about a IBM T42 Thinkpad, it's at home but some of the specs are, DVD 512k memory, with a port replicator. I'll get the rest of the specs tonight. The four years I've had it, its been problem free but I should have gone with a desktop because it never leaves our desk expect for trips to play DVDs.

 

[datrupr]

Tim, I just stumbled across this. It might work for you for the mean time.


http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ele/961654496.html

 

[bajasurf]

I picked up a new Acer Aspire in Ensenada a couple of weeks ago for $445 out the door. 120gb hard drive, 2.13 GHz, 1gb ram,15.4" crystalbrite lcd screen, dvd and cd burner, wireless connect, firewire, s video out and USB 2.0. Plus the store added any programs I wanted for free . Also downloaded all my files and photos from the dead laptop I needed to replace. Since my hard drive on the old laptop is still fine I found I can buy a cradle from B&H Photo for $15 that will allow me to install the old drive into it and use it as a back up. Sweet deal

 

[SOAZ]

goodtimes, Thank you sir. I may take you up on that if mine isn't able to be fixed.

Man I love this forum. Thank you guys for all of the help and offers. A buddy of mine who is a self professed computer geek thinks he can fix mine. Woohoo. I hope he can.
If not I'll need to take one of you up on your offer.