Second hand laptops...

Lateralus · Post by **Lateralus** » January 18th, 2008, 9:11

I know this is unlikely to be the case, but does anyone have a redundant laptop that they no longer want? It would be quite handy for me to have one at home I think so that me and the missus can both use a computer each at the same time, but a second desktop would just take up too much space.

It doesn't have to be anything special, just something for browsing and word-processing really, but the ability to run some basic games could be good too. Spec-wise, I'd like something with a gig'o'ram, a DVD drive and preferably in-built wireless too. I'm willing to exchange beer tokens for such a machine, so if anyone has one then please let me know.

Lateralus · Post by **Lateralus** » January 18th, 2008, 9:20

Also, I'm driving from Newcastle to Reading in a couple of weeks, so if you're anywhere roughly along the A1/M1/A43/M40/A34 then I can pick it up then.

Post by **fabyak** » January 18th, 2008, 9:46

Get her an eeePC, she'll think it's cute, and you get your PC back

Lateralus · Post by **Lateralus** » January 18th, 2008, 9:51

Isn't that what chicken got? I think a proper laptop would actually be better - especially for actually working on rather than just watching youtube.

amblin · Post by **amblin** » January 18th, 2008, 10:03

Hehulk · Post by **Hehulk** » January 18th, 2008, 10:05

Also, Comming soon: Yak-Spring!

Post by **Dog Pants** » January 18th, 2008, 10:05

Lateralus wrote:Spec-wise, I'd like something with a gig'o'ram, a DVD drive and preferably in-built wireless too.

That's higher spec than my laptop.

Lateralus · Post by **Lateralus** » January 18th, 2008, 10:10

amblin wrote:
Fix'd to follow the approach of WEY and Pantaloons.

Hahahahaaa. But no.

In terms of the spec, I just want something that won't cry when using XP, and can maybe be used to watch films on too. Built-in wireless isn't a necessity, as long as the wireless intertubes can be added somehow.

Post by **fabyak** » January 18th, 2008, 10:12

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/136619

(although it does come with Fista) £279 inc VAT

Lateralus · Post by **Lateralus** » January 18th, 2008, 10:22

Well to be honest I'm looking a little speculatively at the moment, but am wanting to keep it under £100, hence asking mates for second-hand ones.

Post by **fabyak** » January 18th, 2008, 10:39

fair do's

amblin · Post by **amblin** » January 18th, 2008, 11:28

Lateralus · Post by **Lateralus** » January 18th, 2008, 11:40

I thought that might be the case, but I figured I may as well ask. Shy bairns get nowt! I'm not so keen for one as to want to spend £300 on a brand new one. Ta anyway though.

amblin · Post by **amblin** » January 18th, 2008, 11:46

Post by **HereComesPete** » January 18th, 2008, 19:07

I just looked at that police auction website, can get a specialized hardrock for 50 quid.

Sheriff Fatman · Post by **Sheriff Fatman** » January 18th, 2008, 19:56

HereComesPete wrote:I just looked at that police auction website, can get a specialized hardrock for 50 quid.

Will it run Fista?

amblin · Post by **amblin** » January 18th, 2008, 20:07

Post by **HereComesPete** » January 18th, 2008, 20:38

Sheriff Fatman wrote:Will it run Fista?

No, it's xp only, fortunately.

amblin wrote:
Wasn't that evidence in a murder trial? The famous devon bike stabber?

Bloody stupid cps, charging someone with murder for stabbing a bike.

Post by **ProfHawking** » January 18th, 2008, 21:23

amblin wrote:
Wasn't that evidence in a murder trial? The famous devon bike stabber?

No, its not that one, It's that filthy dirty illegal sex crime a while back

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/gla ... 095134.stm

"Bike for sale: Has to go due to court order. Only slightly worn, one careful loving owner. Full service with happy ending history. It's a steal"

thewombleofdeath · Post by **thewombleofdeath** » January 18th, 2008, 21:25

5punk

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