Cheap Laptops

[HewittC4]

I would like to get a laptop, but I really can't afford much. Does anyone have any recommendations on where I can get one for less? I don't need much. I don't need an OS.

Any help is appreciated.

[Budfred]

How much less is less. I have seen them at computer sales for as little as $200 or so... Of course, they are low level Pentiums at that price. I have seen 486 machines for even less, but those are probably not much more powerful than a Palm. I saw a really nice Toshiba at a computer sale this weekend for $700. What price range are you looking for?

[HewittC4]

As inexpensive as possible. I have an extra copy of Win XP Home, so if it doesn't come with an OS, then it should be able to run XP.

[Budfred]

Ok, that is really clear... you want a cheap laptop that is inexpensive...:) Actually the bit about having to run WinXP means that it will need to be at least something like a Pentium 300 level, although an AMD is likely to be cheaper....

Try here:

http://techadvice.pricegrabber.com/search_attrib.php/page_id=13/topcat_search=1/form_keyword=notebooks/ut=41ab61ebca2bc764

and here for options:

http://www.pricewatch.com/

Check vendors at www.resellerratings.com before you buy... a lot of the lowest priced vendors will cause you a lot of grief before you are through...