small notebooks

[zimu]

is there any computer out there thats under 750 bucks, and really thin and light? no fantastic features needed- in terms of power/ memory/ storage. just a nice useable machine?

i didn't think there really was, (i'm looking for a friend with a tight budget)

reccommendations?

EDIT: some "requirements"

- built in burner + DVD player
- 1024x768 resolution at least
- not PDA, not linux or anything- a solid computer for someone who doens't know much about them.
- wifi enabled (integrated)
- preferably not ebay, as want something with manufacturer guarantee/ warranty

 

[RossMAN]

Used Sony VAIO (POS) laptop or slower but solid IBM ThinkPad X/T/R series.

 

[ojai00]

See here

Portege 2000 🙂

 

[loup garou]

I got a used sony r505 (750mhz p3, 384 mb ram, 20gb hd) for $400 off ebay a while back. It's a bit scratched up, but I don't care as I beat the hell out of it anyways. I really like it, and the price was right.

Check out ebay.

 

[ragazzo]

keep an eye out for this one: http://minipc.vulcan.com/default.asp

Sharp SL-C860 -> http://www.japan-direct.com/cartitem.asp?prodid=512

simputer -> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3578309.stm

 

[DaveSimmons]

My old IBM Thinkpad 240 was a great little machine, only about 3 lbs and they're dirt cheap on eBay.

drawbacks:
- 300 - 366 MHz depending on model
- 800x600 display
- no built-in CD or floppy (be careful buying on eBay, you want one that comes with the external floppy)
- battery life is only a couple of hours

 

[zimu]

bump for post edit 🙂

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: zimu
bump for post edit 🙂

Pretty much your only option after reading your edit is one of those averatec or sotec systems at officedepot. Their screens suck though and they're pretty shoddily constructed.

Personally, I think you're being incredibly unrealistic.

 

[ojai00]

Originally posted by: zimu
bump for post edit 🙂

See that FS/FT thread. The Portege has built-in wireless. But looking at your post again, looks like you want a new one.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: zimu
bump for post edit 🙂

post-edit the answer changes to "not very likely" -- CDRW+DVD combo drive, 1024x768, and small = expensive. If you settle for a normal 7-8 pound machine there are Hot Deals all the time.

 

[zimu]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

Originally posted by: zimu
bump for post edit 🙂

post-edit the answer changes to "not very likely" -- CDRW+DVD combo drive, 1024x768, and small = expensive. If you settle for a normal 7-8 pound machine there are Hot Deals all the time.

yeah thats what i thought. i'm trying to convince her to buy a PDA instead. she's expecting miracles...

 

[Abhi]

1000$ ... yes... 750$... no

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: zimu

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

Originally posted by: zimu
bump for post edit 🙂

post-edit the answer changes to "not very likely" -- CDRW+DVD combo drive, 1024x768, and small = expensive. If you settle for a normal 7-8 pound machine there are Hot Deals all the time.

yeah thats what i thought. i'm trying to convince her to buy a PDA instead. she's expecting miracles...

I don't understand this at all. She requires a DVD/CDRW and 1024x768 resolution, but a PDA will probably do instead?
I think a used laptop will cause less headaches in the future than the PDA. Hell, you can get a system on ebay that still has warranty left on it if you're that concerned about it.

 

[zimu]

Originally posted by: werk

Originally posted by: zimu

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

Originally posted by: zimu
bump for post edit 🙂

post-edit the answer changes to "not very likely" -- CDRW+DVD combo drive, 1024x768, and small = expensive. If you settle for a normal 7-8 pound machine there are Hot Deals all the time.

yeah thats what i thought. i'm trying to convince her to buy a PDA instead. she's expecting miracles...

I don't understand this at all. She requires a DVD/CDRW and 1024x768 resolution, but a PDA will probably do instead?
I think a used laptop will cause less headaches in the future than the PDA. Hell, you can get a system on ebay that still has warranty left on it if you're that concerned about it.

well if she goes PDA, she'd be able to get something for a lot cheaper which will serve her purposes, its just that if she has a laptop she'd like it to do all this other crap.

 

[Abhi]

$850

 

[ShellGuy]

You could also consider Dell Auction.


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