I don't think that it's off-topic to discuss where to get TW tools. We
discuss software all of the time and I don't think that a hardware purchase
should be considered off-topic.
It is difficult to find a good laptop for less than $500, but if your friend
can come up with a little more money, then http://outlet.dell.com can be a
good resource, although they changed their site a bit so it took me a few
clicks to get the "stockroom," http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineSales/topics/global.aspx/arb/online/en/In
ventorySearch?c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh. There were four Inspiron laptops at
$489 and $499 when I checked. Inspiron desktops begin at $259. With Dell,
you get a warranty and a little bit of service.
Other manufacturers also offer refurbished machines and some also offer
credit. My brother wound up getting a refurbished HP laptop for about the
same price and comparability to my Dell.
Lauren
> Behalf Of Geoff Hart
> Jacque Foreman wondered: <<A friend and former member of this
> list is
> in dire need of a wireless laptop. Can pay $200 In Torrence
<...>
> Technically, this is off-topic, but I can bring it back
> on-topic with
> the observation that your friend is not the only person on techwr-l
> who's a freelancer and needs to occasionally upgrade their hardware
> at a bargain price. That being the case, a few really good tips I've
> picked up over the years:
>
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