Scott Walde wrote:
> Eve Kotyk wrote:
>> Have you tried Computer Trends. I bought a refurbished laptop there
>> this summer for under 600.00. For another 80.00 I could get a 1 year
>> warranty. It came with a 3 month warranty.
>>
>> This machine has the Intel Celeron M chip, 256 ram,
>> wireless/fax/network card, Windows XP, pmcia slot, two usb
>> connections, and a 40 gig harddrive. They also threw in a disk of
>> free software (Grisoft AVG etc.) and a tiny laptop mouse.
>
> As a point of reference, this summer I bought a NEW laptop for $600
> after rebate. ($698 with $100 rebate. Yes, I got the rebate
> cheque.) It is a Celeron M chip, has 512MB Ram,
> wireless/fax/network/Win XP, PCMCIA, 4 USB2, Firewire, S-video out, SD
> slot, DVD Burner, and an 80GB hard drive. Did i mention it was new...
> with a warranty?
>
> I'm convinced that used laptops in that price range are really not
> worth it. I've seen too many repair bills on out-of-warranty
> laptops. I don't think any of them (the repairs, that is) were under
> $600.
>
> ttyl
> srw
Arrgh, you sure know how to make a sick woman feel sicker. You didn't
mention where you got this terrific deal. :-)
Eve
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