Advice for minimal laptop

[Guest]

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We need to get a WinTel computer for our store, both for specific web
browser requirements as well as some lightweight proprietary software
that's being forced on us. We'd like to get a laptop for several
reasons, including being able to lock it away, and being able to move it
about the store. We'd like to find something pretty cheap and minimal.

What it does need to do is run the latest version of IE, a PC card slot
for a WiFi card (already have, surplus), and must run XP, preferably one
that came loaded with XP.

So far, the cheapest things that seem prudent are clearance machines
from brands like HP/Compaq for $700 or a bit more. I wouldn't be
surprised if there were better choices, and if there are I'm sure you
guys would know them

Lisa

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

You won't find a new laptop of any kind for much less than about $699 (I
have seen them rarely for $499, which is usually $1,000 with a $500
rebate, but anything under $699 is RARE).

I'd look for a used Toshiba 2805, that's very good Toshiba laptop based
on a Celeron 650 MHz to Pentium III 1GHz (there are almost a dozen
sub-variants depending on CPU, memory, disk drive, screen and other
options). You can get these starting in the $300 range, up to about
$600+. They all meet your needs, although I'd be inclined to avoid the
2805-S201, the "low end" of the 2805's, and the only one with a Celeron
instead of a Pentium III (also the only one with a 13" screen).

If you need something higher end, look for a Toshiba 1415, which also
came in a number of variants from 1.6 GHz to 2.0 GHz, you can get these
starting at about $500.


Lisa Horton wrote:

> We need to get a WinTel computer for our store, both for specific web
> browser requirements as well as some lightweight proprietary software
> that's being forced on us. We'd like to get a laptop for several
> reasons, including being able to lock it away, and being able to move it
> about the store. We'd like to find something pretty cheap and minimal.
>
> What it does need to do is run the latest version of IE, a PC card slot
> for a WiFi card (already have, surplus), and must run XP, preferably one
> that came loaded with XP.
>
> So far, the cheapest things that seem prudent are clearance machines
> from brands like HP/Compaq for $700 or a bit more. I wouldn't be
> surprised if there were better choices, and if there are I'm sure you
> guys would know them
>
> Lisa

 

[terry]

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

Lisa Horton <Lisanews0509@lisahorton.net> wrote:
> We need to get a WinTel computer for our store, both for specific web
> browser requirements as well as some lightweight proprietary software
> that's being forced on us. We'd like to get a laptop for several
> reasons, including being able to lock it away, and being able to move it
> about the store. We'd like to find something pretty cheap and minimal.
>
> What it does need to do is run the latest version of IE, a PC card slot
> for a WiFi card (already have, surplus), and must run XP, preferably one
> that came loaded with XP.
>
> So far, the cheapest things that seem prudent are clearance machines
> from brands like HP/Compaq for $700 or a bit more. I wouldn't be
> surprised if there were better choices, and if there are I'm sure you
> guys would know them
>
> Lisa

Here's an IBM refurb from PC Connection for $599. You'll have to get a little
more memory though.
http/shop.pcconnection.com/web/Shopping/Product.htm?catalog%5Fname=PCCGeneral&category%5Fname=&product%5Fid=4792691&variant%5Fid=&SearchLogID=%7B8D807838%2D0CCE%2D45D4%2DB9D9%2D02BCC478D5CE%7D

If the link doesn't work, go to www.pcconnection.com. Then notebooks, ibm, and
sort on low to high price.

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

"Lisa Horton" <Lisanews0509@lisahorton.net> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
news:40B2841C.CC8DBFE9@lisahorton.net...
> We need to get a WinTel computer for our store, both for specific web
> browser requirements as well as some lightweight proprietary software
> that's being forced on us. We'd like to get a laptop for several
> reasons, including being able to lock it away, and being able to move it
> about the store. We'd like to find something pretty cheap and minimal.
>
> What it does need to do is run the latest version of IE, a PC card slot
> for a WiFi card (already have, surplus), and must run XP, preferably one
> that came loaded with XP.
>
> So far, the cheapest things that seem prudent are clearance machines
> from brands like HP/Compaq for $700 or a bit more. I wouldn't be
> surprised if there were better choices, and if there are I'm sure you
> guys would know them

Noise is a problem.

Cheap laptops have hot CPUs.

Pentium-M Centrino is the way to surf, work and see a DVD without
fan noise


--
Roland Mösl
http/www.pege.org Clear targets for a confused civilization
http/web-design-suite.com Web Design starts at the search engine

 

[Guest]

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Roland Mösl wrote:
>
> "Lisa Horton" <Lisanews0509@lisahorton.net> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
> news:40B2841C.CC8DBFE9@lisahorton.net...
> > We need to get a WinTel computer for our store, both for specific web
> > browser requirements as well as some lightweight proprietary software
> > that's being forced on us. We'd like to get a laptop for several
> > reasons, including being able to lock it away, and being able to move it
> > about the store. We'd like to find something pretty cheap and minimal.
> >
> > What it does need to do is run the latest version of IE, a PC card slot
> > for a WiFi card (already have, surplus), and must run XP, preferably one
> > that came loaded with XP.
> >
> > So far, the cheapest things that seem prudent are clearance machines
> > from brands like HP/Compaq for $700 or a bit more. I wouldn't be
> > surprised if there were better choices, and if there are I'm sure you
> > guys would know them
>
> Noise is a problem.
>
> Cheap laptops have hot CPUs.
>
> Pentium-M Centrino is the way to surf, work and see a DVD without
> fan noise

In this case, noise is not an issue, ambient noise would drown out even
a desktop's fan. Most of the "traveling" this computer would do is from
work table to work table, to filing cabinet overnight. The reason we
would like a laptop rather than a desktop is to be able to move it from
table to table, as well as (and more importantly) be able to lock it in
the filing cabinet when not in use.

Lisa

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

Thanks Barry, I will investigate those models. Your opinions are
appreciated.

Lisa

Barry Watzman wrote:
>
> You won't find a new laptop of any kind for much less than about $699 (I
> have seen them rarely for $499, which is usually $1,000 with a $500
> rebate, but anything under $699 is RARE).
>
> I'd look for a used Toshiba 2805, that's very good Toshiba laptop based
> on a Celeron 650 MHz to Pentium III 1GHz (there are almost a dozen
> sub-variants depending on CPU, memory, disk drive, screen and other
> options). You can get these starting in the $300 range, up to about
> $600+. They all meet your needs, although I'd be inclined to avoid the
> 2805-S201, the "low end" of the 2805's, and the only one with a Celeron
> instead of a Pentium III (also the only one with a 13" screen).
>
> If you need something higher end, look for a Toshiba 1415, which also
> came in a number of variants from 1.6 GHz to 2.0 GHz, you can get these
> starting at about $500.
>
> Lisa Horton wrote:
>
> > We need to get a WinTel computer for our store, both for specific web
> > browser requirements as well as some lightweight proprietary software
> > that's being forced on us. We'd like to get a laptop for several
> > reasons, including being able to lock it away, and being able to move it
> > about the store. We'd like to find something pretty cheap and minimal.
> >
> > What it does need to do is run the latest version of IE, a PC card slot
> > for a WiFi card (already have, surplus), and must run XP, preferably one
> > that came loaded with XP.
> >
> > So far, the cheapest things that seem prudent are clearance machines
> > from brands like HP/Compaq for $700 or a bit more. I wouldn't be
> > surprised if there were better choices, and if there are I'm sure you
> > guys would know them
> >
> > Lisa

 

[Guest]

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Terry wrote:
>
> Lisa Horton <Lisanews0509@lisahorton.net> wrote:
> > We need to get a WinTel computer for our store, both for specific web
> > browser requirements as well as some lightweight proprietary software
> > that's being forced on us. We'd like to get a laptop for several
> > reasons, including being able to lock it away, and being able to move it
> > about the store. We'd like to find something pretty cheap and minimal.
> >
> > What it does need to do is run the latest version of IE, a PC card slot
> > for a WiFi card (already have, surplus), and must run XP, preferably one
> > that came loaded with XP.
> >
> > So far, the cheapest things that seem prudent are clearance machines
> > from brands like HP/Compaq for $700 or a bit more. I wouldn't be
> > surprised if there were better choices, and if there are I'm sure you
> > guys would know them
> >
> > Lisa
>
> Here's an IBM refurb from PC Connection for $599. You'll have to get a little
> more memory though.
> http/shop.pcconnection.com/web/Shopping/Product.htm?catalog%5Fname=PCCGeneral&category%5Fname=&product%5Fid=4792691&variant%5Fid=&SearchLogID=%7B8D807838%2D0CCE%2D45D4%2DB9D9%2D02BCC478D5CE%7D
>
> If the link doesn't work, go to www.pcconnection.com. Then notebooks, ibm, and
> sort on low to high price.

Thanks TErry, I'll check it out!

Lisa

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

Thanks Barry, I'll investigate those models. Your opinions are
appreciated.

Lisa

Barry Watzman wrote:
>
> You won't find a new laptop of any kind for much less than about $699 (I
> have seen them rarely for $499, which is usually $1,000 with a $500
> rebate, but anything under $699 is RARE).
>
> I'd look for a used Toshiba 2805, that's very good Toshiba laptop based
> on a Celeron 650 MHz to Pentium III 1GHz (there are almost a dozen
> sub-variants depending on CPU, memory, disk drive, screen and other
> options). You can get these starting in the $300 range, up to about
> $600+. They all meet your needs, although I'd be inclined to avoid the
> 2805-S201, the "low end" of the 2805's, and the only one with a Celeron
> instead of a Pentium III (also the only one with a 13" screen).
>
> If you need something higher end, look for a Toshiba 1415, which also
> came in a number of variants from 1.6 GHz to 2.0 GHz, you can get these
> starting at about $500.
>
> Lisa Horton wrote:
>
> > We need to get a WinTel computer for our store, both for specific web
> > browser requirements as well as some lightweight proprietary software
> > that's being forced on us. We'd like to get a laptop for several
> > reasons, including being able to lock it away, and being able to move it
> > about the store. We'd like to find something pretty cheap and minimal.
> >
> > What it does need to do is run the latest version of IE, a PC card slot
> > for a WiFi card (already have, surplus), and must run XP, preferably one
> > that came loaded with XP.
> >
> > So far, the cheapest things that seem prudent are clearance machines
> > from brands like HP/Compaq for $700 or a bit more. I wouldn't be
> > surprised if there were better choices, and if there are I'm sure you
> > guys would know them
> >
> > Lisa

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: comp.sys.laptops (More info?)

Huh?

There are many laptops for <$699! and deals on solid brand-names for
about the same.

Dont' know where everyone's been, but read
http/www.fatwallet.com/forums/ -> Hot Deals daily, please!

eg. Currently, an excellent choice: Dell Inspiron 1150 for $699
after $100 rebate


http/www1.us.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/inspn_1150?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd

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This week:

http/www.fatwallet.com/forums/messageview.php?catid=18&threadid=317264&highlight_key=y&keyword1=satellite

Compaq $649 at Bestbuy

Next week (memorial day)

Toshiba notebook for $599!

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eg. recently (a week+ ago) Fry's Electronics Toshiba Satellite for
$699 out the door (No rebates required).

-------

Memorial day WILL be the hot buying days for this quarter, so if you
are looking to buy a new laptop at a great price, get up earlier, read
fatwallet.com the Friday & Saturday before next Sunday, and get your
wallet out!

All of these notebooks, brand-new (don't need to bother going used
at these prices, esp. with the warranty on the new ones) will easily do
what you need, at a great price.

 

[Guest]

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I bought a Sharp AV-18-R for $900, in April 2004. a weight less than 4-lb.
with DVD read. CD burner come with free Roxiox software. I burning many
CD-rom already. Come with 256k Ram and 40-G-byte HD. this is my third Sharp
Lap-tops. Last light weight one I bought 8 years ago. 4years after, Sony
came out light weight one follow Sharp's Step. The same features Dell 300
family, will cost me $1800. WEB is www.store.Sharpsystems.com

Sharp also have a real light weight. Lap Top one-lb. at one-g-Hz I think
it is Cruth CPU. I may spell wrong of CPU type. I think around $1000. I
work with FPGA, so I bought AV-18-R