Thanks for eveyones input on this. That one laptop link I posted - the Scratch & Dent HP - that looked good. But, then I started looking at MicroCenter - since I can physically pick up the laptop by going to the store.
I like the idea of getting one w/Win7 - instead of Win8. But, they tend to be way older. Like this one - which doesn't mention what specific Duo-Core is in it: http://www.microcenter.com/product/451534/Latitude_E6400_Windows_7_Professional_14_Laptop_Computer_Refurbished_-_Black This one looks a little better - since is Core i5 - although now its over the $200 mark: http://www.microcenter.com/product/444311/EliteBook_8460P_Windows_7_Professional_14_Laptop_Computer_Refurbished_-_Silver This one looks better (it has Quad Core & a Bigger screen) than the one right above - yet at the same price - however - it has Win8.1: http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.aspx?sku=451088 And - other have suggested to steer away from Win8 - and stick w/Win7 - and I WOULD Like to do that. Although, I know there was mention of using a Different Shell to make it work like Win7. What about Downgrading from Win8 to Win7? I've heard of that as an option in the past... So many choices - sure makes it hard to decide! -K- -----Original Message----- From: ProfoxTech [mailto:profoxtech-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of Ted Roche Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 2:54 PM To: profoxt...@leafe.com Subject: Re: [NF] Laptop Dying & a Cheap Replacement ASAP... I have the feeling you might not be alone. One of my favorite Apple vendors, Small Dog Electronics, tells tales of all the folks who bring in electronics for repair that, er, got wet. Apparently, it was such a big problem that Apple has special detectors installed deep inside their machines that will display if they got wet, to avoid warranty coverage for user mis-use. And Small Dog started promoting an accidental insurance policy they strongly recommend. On Wed, Aug 19, 2015 at 2:13 PM, Kurt Wendt <kurt_we...@globetax.com> wrote: > Yeah - what's a couple scratches between Friends & PC's!? > > And - Ouch - U got me on the Beer thing! Pretty sad of me to admit a FUBAR > like that - but, figured some folks would find it humorous!!! > > :-) > -K- > > -----Original Message----- > From: ProfoxTech [mailto:profoxtech-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of > Ted Roche > Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 1:50 PM > To: profoxt...@leafe.com > Subject: Re: [NF] Laptop Dying & a Cheap Replacement ASAP... > > Yep, Scratch-And-Dent sounds like it should fit the budget, although > Beer-Proof might be better! <g,d&R!> > > > On Wed, Aug 19, 2015 at 1:47 PM, Kurt Wendt <kurt_we...@globetax.com> wrote: >> Hey Ted - I totally agree - good Refurb better than New & Cheap. Check out >> the deal I already found: >> >> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA5HA36D7669&nm_mc= >> A >> FC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-DealCatcher-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp= >> & >> AID=10440897&PID=249294&SID=996886055_http:www.dealcatcher.comsearchl >> a >> ptop >> >> This looks like a really good option to me! >> >> -K- >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: ProfoxTech [mailto:profoxtech-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of >> Ted Roche >> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 1:45 PM >> To: profoxt...@leafe.com >> Subject: Re: [NF] Laptop Dying & a Cheap Replacement ASAP... >> >> Sign up for the NewEgg newsletter for a worthwhile discount and look >> for some of their refurb stuff. You can find an older refurb machine >> (3-4 years old) that might have been top-of-the line 4 years ago, for >> $150 - $250. It's a lot more likely to last than a cheap new machine at that >> price. >> >> On Wed, Aug 19, 2015 at 12:21 PM, Kurt Wendt <kurt_we...@globetax.com> wrote: >>> I will admit - had not checked out the Dell Outlet - even though I did hear >>> about it a little while ago. But, yes - for now - $500 is more than I >>> wanted to spend. Will try to keep it in mind for the future. >>> >>> And - yes - MUST Be Windows - so Lenovo is out - if the Rootkit is really a >>> problem. >>> >>> -K- >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: ProfoxTech [mailto:profoxtech-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of >>> Kevin Cully >>> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 12:12 PM >>> To: profoxt...@leafe.com >>> Subject: Re: [NF] Laptop Dying & a Cheap Replacement ASAP... >>> >>> Have you tried looking at the Dell Outlet? i5 CPU machines are starting at >>> about $500 though. >>> >>> http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineSales/Online/InventorySearch.aspx? >>> b >>> randId=2201&c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh >>> >>> I would say Lenovo outlet but since you're going to be running Windows, I >>> wouldn't recommend it with their rootkit problem. >>> >>> CULLY Technologies, LLC >>> http://cullytechnologies.com >>> http://cully.biz >>> >>> On 08/19/2015 12:06 PM, Kurt Wendt wrote: >>>> Ouch - I missed the fact its Celeron! Damn - I will Stay away from that >>>> Sucker - since, although I'm cheap - Celeron is purely a Stupid way to Go! >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: ProfoxTech [mailto:profoxtech-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of >>>> Alan Bourke >>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 11:56 AM >>>> To: profoxt...@leafe.com >>>> Subject: Re: [NF] Laptop Dying & a Cheap Replacement ASAP... >>>> >>>>> I was just looking on Amazon - and I found this ASUS laptop: >>>>> >>>>> http://www.amazon.com/15-6-Inch-Dual-Core-Laptop-Windows-Upgrade/d >>>>> p >>>>> / >>>>> B >>>>> 00SV72ZA2/ref=dp_ob_title_ce >>>>> >>>> Celeron CPU. Don't be expecting to do any serious number crunching. >>>> >>> >>> [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://mail.leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://mail.leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/80838f1ca795b14ea1af48659f35166f22d...@drexch02.corp.globetax.com ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
