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WTB: Used Laptop Computer, Maybe

nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,078 ******
edited March 2002 in General Discussion
Several months ago, I had a hankering for another laptop and I posted a notice here. Well, a member responded with a very attractive deal and I let my wife talk me out of buying it. I don't remember who the member was, but the computer probably isn't available anymore.I broke a hinge on my old Sony laptop that I use every day, and would like to have it repaired, but the repair guys around here say it can't be done.If I can't get it fixed, maybe I can just buy another one and then sell the Sony as-is to someone who has lots of junk computers laying around to swap parts from.So, if you have something priced reasonable, let me know. I am looking for 500+ MHZ, 64+ meg RAM, 5+ gig hard drive. 1.44 and CD drive. Prefer DVD/CD burner.Anybody?
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  • jetjet Member Posts: 543 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I need a broken lap top
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  • IconoclastIconoclast Member Posts: 10,515 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    David, if no one here can help you, this is a factory website for reconditioned IBM systems: http://commerce.www.ibm.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce/CategoryDisplay?cntrfnbr=1&cgrfnbr=2047341&cgmenbr=1&cntry=840&lang=en_US And, much as I hate to mention it, such items are constantly offered on a very large politically correct auction site.
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  • smooth_operatorsmooth_operator Member Posts: 227 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Nunn, How much do you want for that broken laptop? Also, what is the processor and speed? I might be interested in it.thanks,-Smooth
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  • nordnord Member Posts: 6,106 ✭
    edited November -1
    I believe t'was I, Mr. Nunn... Don't bother with the reconditioned unit as they'll have all the same problems any two or three year old laptop will have.See if the following makes any sense...Celeron 900 / 14.1" TFT Color / Speakers / MP3 / 128Mb SDRAM / 10Gb HDD / CDROM / Modem / 10-100 NIC / Windows XP.Upgrade to a DVD / CDRW / 20Gb HDD for very little extra.$999.00 plus minimal shipping.I believe you have my e-mail address. If not, just drop a short note here and I'll respond.Whatever you decide to do, I hope it works out well.
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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,078 ******
    edited November -1
    Got anything cheaper?
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  • Richie RichRichie Rich Member Posts: 439 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    nunn, I use a laptop for work and am on it every day and it goes with me in my work truck. We use compaq and they have got to be the most unreliable piece of formed plastic on the market. I have been through 5 in the course of 3 years, and it is in a padded case when not in use. They have their use but I would really think hard before putting that much money into a laptop. Just my .02
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  • nordnord Member Posts: 6,106 ✭
    edited November -1
    Mr. Nunn -Ritchie has words of wisdom. Listen to him.Laptops have their place, but they aren't robust enough for hard work. Dell, HP, IBM ... It doesn't matter. A plastic hinge is a plastic hinge and that's that!Anything cheaper? I suppose there exists something less expensive, but I'm not sure you could afford it. Cheap and quality are mutually exclusive. They don't exist together.The machine I quoted is backed by a full warranty, not a 30 or 90 day joke. It's a commercial machine (as close as one can get in a portable). The reason for the low price is the Celeron CPU chip. It's perfectly fine for general applications, but probably a bit on the light side for complicated engineering applications. My guess is that it would be great for your purposes.Cheaper will almost certainly get you a used (reconditioned) unit with a limited warranty. Laptops aren't field serviceable as a rule. When they break you get to return them to the manufacturer. Think of that extra $200 to $300 as an insurance policy that will get you through the next two to three years.Happy St. Paddy's Day!
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  • 5db5db Member Posts: 1,621 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Send me your tired, weary lap-top. If I can't repair the broken hinge....Well then, I can't. (and I'll send it back)
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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,078 ******
    edited November -1
    It isn't plastic. It is stamped steel, L-shaped, and it broke at the point of the L. I too have had crappy service out of Compaq but not other brands, so I would not judge all laptops as bad because I had a bad Compaq. Compaq is just junky stuff. My PD uses Panasonics and I dropped mine HARD on the parking lot and it works just fine.
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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,078 ******
    edited November -1
    nord, I was thinking you offered a pretty nice machine for about $440 at one time.
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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,078 ******
    edited November -1
    5db, please send your email address. I will shoot a close up of the hinge and send it to you.
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  • nordnord Member Posts: 6,106 ✭
    edited November -1
    Nunn,Needless to say, I deal in computer equipment as a profession. I'll be more than happy to send you to a site where you can purchase a $400.00 machine but I won't sell you one. I want to be able to use my name here on this board in the future.If you can obtain a repair part for your machine, do it. I you can't, please consider what I've shared with you as I'm not trying to sell a thing. All I can do is facilitate the purchase of a machine at dealer cost.Best Regards,Bruce R. Miller
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  • nordnord Member Posts: 6,106 ✭
    edited November -1
    Nunn,Needless to say, I deal in computer equipment as a profession. I'll be more than happy to send you to a site where you can purchase a $400.00 machine but I won't sell you one. I want to be able to use my name here on this board in the future.If you can obtain a repair part for your machine, do it. I you can't, please consider what I've shared with you as I'm not trying to sell a thing. All I can do is facilitate the purchase of a machine at dealer cost.Best Regards,Bruce R. Miller
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  • nordnord Member Posts: 6,106 ✭
    edited November -1
    Nunn,Needless to say, I deal in computer equipment as a profession. I'll be more than happy to send you to a site where you can purchase a $400.00 machine but I won't sell you one. I want to be able to use my name here on this board in the future.If you can obtain a repair part for your machine, do it. I you can't, please consider what I've shared with you as I'm not trying to sell a thing. All I can do is facilitate the purchase of a machine at dealer cost.Best Regards,Bruce R. Miller
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  • nordnord Member Posts: 6,106 ✭
    edited November -1
    Nunn,Needless to say, I deal in computer equipment as a profession. I'll be more than happy to send you to a site where you can purchase a $400.00 machine but I won't sell you one. I want to be able to use my name here on this board in the future.If you can obtain a repair part for your machine, do it. I you can't, please consider what I've shared with you as I'm not trying to sell a thing. All I can do is facilitate the purchase of a machine at dealer cost.Best Regards,Bruce R. Miller
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  • 5db5db Member Posts: 1,621 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Send it to: info@accu-shot.com
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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,078 ******
    edited November -1
    nord, please email me. A new machine at cost is very intriguing. Long as it is not a Compaq.davidnunn@texoma.net
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  • Richie RichRichie Rich Member Posts: 439 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have renamed them compuke.
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    This thread has been moved to the Want Ads board!
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  • bhayes420bhayes420 Member Posts: 1,314 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I bought a refurbished compaq laptop three years ago this past September. Only had one problem...the floppy drive died. Compaq sent me a shipping container over night, I packed it while the FedEx guy waited, and had it back in my hands 2 days later with a new floppy. Have used it every single day since, traveled all over the country with it, and it still chugs right along. Bought it for the grand price of $299, so have got more than a fair shake from it. As a matter of fact, looking for another right now. Have no problem buying refurbished, as long as it comes with a one year factory warranty.
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  • RugerNinerRugerNiner Member Posts: 12,636 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you can't fix it with DUCT TAPE, it ain't worth fixin'.
    Remember...Terrorist are attacking Civilians; Not the Government. Protect Yourself!
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  • 5db5db Member Posts: 1,621 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    RugerNiner, SHHHHHHH!What in the world is wrong with you? I'm trying to do a little side work here and you go and give away our trade secrets???(btw, you use the real "duck" brand duct tape? or that cheap stuff? for me it depends on the job )
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  • sandman2234sandman2234 Member Posts: 894 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Only question I have is... How did you break your Sony? I have had the same one since new, P-166, its been all over the east coast, west coast, and even to Texas. Been thru the mill, dropped off the bunk when I locked them down, stepped on when I forgot it was on the floor. Dropped from an elevated desk at about 10 feet to concrete floor. You name it, I have done it to it. (Except spill something on it, that's next) How did you break it????
    Have Gun, will travel
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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,078 ******
    edited November -1
    I just opened it up one day and it broke.I have had nothing but bad experience with Compaq. My first computer was one. Lots of trouble and little support.Son had a Compaq laptop that went belly up out of warranty.Bought my mother a refurbished Compaq Internet Appliance. Supposed to have a year warranty. It quit first week. Mom called the support number and she was told there was no warranty and stop bothering us.My Sony was, and is a great computer. It just needs a hinge.I will keep a laptop, regardless of their supposed fragility. It is the only way I can have a computer that is MINE, and no one else messes with. I lean toward used units. Obsolescence seems to occur overnight with computers, so buying new is a waste of money.
    Certified SIG pistol armorer/FFL Dealer/Full time Peace Officer, Moderator of the General Discussion Board on Gunbroker. Visit www.gunbroker.com, the premier gun auction site on the Net! Email davidnunn@texoma.net Jesus is Lord!
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  • nordnord Member Posts: 6,106 ✭
    edited November -1
    Mr. Nunn -I somehow lost your address. I'll be happy to reply if you post it here on the board.Otherwise... nordata@exotrope.netBest Regards,B.Miller
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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,078 ******
    edited November -1
    davidnunn@texoma.netOr on the opening page where it says moderated by, you can click on my name.nunn
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  • RugerNinerRugerNiner Member Posts: 12,636 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Computer Shows are every oter week around here. You can buy used (definitely not state of art) for $200. You may not get what you want for the price that you want, but you can get something cheap to get by with until you find exactly what you want. I bought OFFICE 2000 PREMIUM ($800.00 software) for $150.00 (without box or book) legally at one of these shows.
    Remember...Terrorist are attacking Civilians; Not the Government. Protect Yourself!
    Keep your Powder dry and your Musket well oiled.
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