OT-Need Wireless Laptop?

[Lauren]

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:
>