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AH64 APACHE
12th Jan 2005, 08:00
Does anyone know anywhere that does older cheaper laptops? A relative who is not that computer literate just needs a machine to run explorer, word and other basic programs but dows not need DVD/CD-RW etc. She would like a laptop but does not need to or want to pay a lot for it as she does not need the speed and specs of modern laptops.
Any Ideas
Tinstaafl
12th Jan 2005, 16:56
Buy the cheap-ish weekly magazine 'Computer Mart'. It's mostly ads for for PC & component sales mobs. There's always a bunch of them in there who focus on 2nd hand/recon laptops.
I think the magazine is also online.
Correction! The magazine is 'MicroMart'. Been a year or so since I was last in the UK & saw the magazine...
beardy
13th Jan 2005, 08:46
In the UK try this
Morgan computers (http://www.morgancomputers.co.uk/)
Good, cheap, but not always up to date
Tinstaafl
13th Jan 2005, 18:25
Morgan Computers are regular advertisers in Comp. Mart.
Correction: The magazine is 'MicroMart', not
Computer Mart. My error.
Massey Man
13th Jan 2005, 18:35
Ebay!
now ill just waffle on a bit so that it will let me post it, just be careful on ebay, im sure your not thick, just be careful!
BoeingBoy
14th Jan 2005, 21:34
Also this company, they have the sole rights on reconditioning all Fujitsu Seimens computers in the UK. There's come with a Gaurantee.
Buy 24/7 (http://www.employeesales.co.uk/html/mainset2.htm)
AH64 APACHE
17th Jan 2005, 17:23
Thanks all for the suggestions, however having had a look at the sites they are still too high spec for my relative. Literally all she needs is a CD drive and a bit faster processor and modem.
Is e-bay the only way to go?
I would also want it to be cheaper - i.e. less than £200.
Tinstaafl
17th Jan 2005, 20:36
I'm pretty sure you'll find something to suit in MicroMart. There's always loads of cheap & cheapish stuff in there.
Field Electric (http://www.fieldelectric.co.uk/lap.asp) From around £50 up.
Mike, there's a much easier way...! :8
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AH64 APACHE
18th Jan 2005, 08:29
Muchas Gracias - very helpful will do some investigating.