Looking for build to order laptop

OatMan

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I wasn't sure which forum, so when in doubt...

I was hoping the nice folks here at ATF could help me with some good sites who put together decent build to order laptops. I am shopping for a friend from Eastern Europe who's needs are very modest, so a Budget of about $800 is the biggest thing. He is an academic, so all he's doing is web stuff, and basic file stuff. No graphic design, No games. But he would like a DVD if possible.

Primary concerns are reliability and duribility (he's no techie) and support perhaps. Other than that he'd like to stretch the money as far as possible.

BTW i am also considering a used machine on egay, but that is Plan "B"

Thanks in advance!
 

DaveSimmons

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For that price if you want new you'll probably need to keep checking the Hot Deals forum for some Dell closeout.

These people might be safer than eBay: www.truedataproducts.com

A friend bought a laptop from them about 3 years ago and was happy with it. They have an IBM and Toshiba models with DVD in your price range.