Need Cheap Laptop - any ideas ?

[jailbird]

Hi Everyone,

 

 

As some of know I have been quite poorly for some time now. My problem is sitting up at my computer for any length of time (Big C in spine) so I thought a laptop that I could use in bed may be another option.

 

Anyone know where I can get a VERY cheap one.

 

Hope this thread is ok and I don't get told off but I thought it was worth a try.

 

Hope everyone is ok and keeping their chins up.

 

Hugs

 

Chris x

[Lula]

well you could do worse than take a look at cheapit.com

[jailbird]

Thanks Lula will do that now.

[Castlebest]

Hiya JB I wondered where you had got to, hope your feeling a little better soon .

 

I bought a second hand laptop off ebay a few years ago, I think it was part of a batch some company in Germany had sold. It was very cheap but it wasn't long before it started developing faults and being German had a different keyboard configuration which made life interesting until you got used to it .

 

There are second hand bargains to be had on Ebay but you have to be very careful what your buying.

 

pete

[jailbird]

Thanks Pete. Will have a look later need to have a rest now.

 

Will be in touch.

 

Hugs

 

Chris x

[barracad]

Depends what exactly you're using it for, but take a look at the Eee PC by Asus. All the usual suspects will sell it - Firebox, eBuyer etc. Runs on Linux not Windows and has some great reviews.

[kennythecelt]

Hi there Chris,

 

What area of the country do you live in?

 

There might be the option of local schemes designed to promote access to the internet where refurbished equipment is distributed to target groups.

 

Alternatively, the big suppliers sometimes have repackaged returns which they sell off at a cheaper price with warranty however. That might be an option. See if I can get some web info for you.

 

Cheers and good luck, Kenny

[jailbird]

Thanks Barra will have a look at those.

 

Kenny, I live in Lancashire. Will look forward to the info.

 

Thanks to all that have given me some options will have a look when I have a bit more strength.

 

Chris x

[DocH]

Another one is the Dell Outlet Factory - these are new laptops that have been returned to Dell for a variety of reasons and then sold on at a discount. Can't give you a link being a commercial site. But if you Google 'Dell+Europe+Factory+outlet', you should get to the site.