Buck531 Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Anyone have any places to look online for a new or very close to new laptop? Not real specific on the specs, it would be for my son to upgrade his PIII Dell C610 . PC.. not a mac. Is it possible to buy a new laptop for $300 or close to that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spam Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 I have a pretty new one thatll be for sale next week. Ill pm you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ej20_ftw Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Tough to find a new laptop for $300. Netbook, absolutely yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted January 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 New.. used.. something close to that price range with a decent amount of speed. Doesn't need to be spectacular though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Buy your son a mac... http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/03/us-military-con/ +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted January 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Buy your son a mac... http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/03/us-military-con/ I'm not reading all that. and I guess you failed to read. no mac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'm not reading all that. and I guess you failed to read. no mac. I hate Apple as much as the next guy. Although if I was buying a Lap. for my (teenage) son it would be a Mac: Teens and (Windows) Viruses go hand-in-hand. Keep in mind all a haXor needs is a foothole into your network, then ur basically fucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Have you tried that custom computer warehouse? They claim used laptops for $150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 PC.. not a mac. Buy your son a mac... http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2009/03/us-military-con/ Did you just get off the failbus? Back on topic... Check Micro Center, I thought I saw some laptops in this range in the flyer I got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 watch slickdeals.net and gottadeal.com they show up from time to time. Last late summer/fall I found the gf a brand new (not refurb) Compaq with halfway decent specs for $300 on the nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Compaq+-+Presario+Laptop+/+AMD+V-Series+Processor+/+15.6%22+Display+/+2GB+Memory+/+250GB+Hard+Drive+-+Basic+Black/1271897.p?id=1218245812097&skuId=1271897 I'm pretty sure that's the same one she's got. No complaints. The Tuttle store has it right now. Dunno if you will find anything closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.1cutlass Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 tigerdirect.com My first laptop was a $300 one from them and it lasted me quite a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FST94TSI Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Micro center always has factory refurbs and open box specials on laptops that you can get for exactly that price. Don't be scared of refurbs they were rebuilt by the factory and they still carry waranties. Look at micro center .com and pull down the closeout deals tab. I've bought several of them over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 I got a Toshiba laptop from Best Buy for $299. Pretty nice. I have a really nice desktop so I just bought it for surfing on the couch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 bump this back up. Would you purchase a refurbished laptop? and why? (yes/no? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 bump this back up. Would you purchase a refurbished laptop? and why? (yes/no? ) Yes / to save money. Off lease stuff is a great way to go as well. Microcenter sells off-lease stuff, but it is overpriced compared to what you can get online elsewhere. Most of that stuff is business class, but business class laptops are generally nicer stuff. They aren't as flashy, but tend to be built a little more solid. I scored my wife a mint (and I mean MINT) condition 2 GHz Core 2 Duo HP Business class laptop, 2 GB ram, 15.4" screen, for $240 shipped. I could have went cheaper yet if I was willing to sacrifice a bit more on the video card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 I am on my laptop right now, its a Copaq, bought it from Wal-Mart for 372 out the door, the extra 72bucks was for a 3 year warranty plan. Ive had it almost 2 months now with no issues...has windows 7 on it, does enough for me to get through school with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 bump this back up. Would you purchase a refurbished laptop? and why? (yes/no? ) Yes. Just check the battery and give it a good once over. I would just stay away from some of the known lessor brands is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) bump this back up. Would you purchase a refurbished laptop? and why? (yes/no? ) Depending on the warranty/software package - maybe. Problem with refurb's is you don't know how many hours are on them and what the initial damaged component was. I'd just spend the extra $100-$150 and get a new Dell - You can get great deals from there website (at times). Downside is you have to wait 2-3 weeks for them to assemble/ship it. Got this Inspiron for like $425 a few years back - love it. http://i53.tinypic.com/kehs1z.jpg Edited January 20, 2011 by acklac7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 outlet.dell.com look for coupons and sales. $300 will be tough but I got my wife one for ~$400, core i3, 6gb ram, 500gb hdd, win7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted January 20, 2011 Report Share Posted January 20, 2011 Newegg.com has really good prices and are a well known computer/computer parts supplier http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=32&name=Laptops-Notebooks&cm_sp=Homepage_Pillar_Ctr-_-notebook111110-_-http://promotions.newegg.com/homepage/pillar/notebook111110.jpg&Order=PRICE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted January 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I might have to bite the bullet and go for $400, unless I hold off on a good deal. I saw a few $300 laptops but they're celeron processors and I really didn't want that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted January 21, 2011 Report Share Posted January 21, 2011 I might have to bite the bullet and go for $400, unless I hold off on a good deal. I saw a few $300 laptops but they're celeron processors and I really didn't want that. Check E-bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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