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looking to buy a cheap laptop



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>From: Jerry Feldman <gaf at blu.org>
>To: discuss at blu.org
>Subject: Re: looking to buy a cheap laptop
>Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 08:23:55 -0400
>
>Look for computer shows. The next KGP show is in Marlborough June 22.
>Another possibility is to check online for refurbished computers. I bought
>2 refurbished Compaq Presarios and have had no problems with them. I have
>used one at the installfests, to teach classes once a week. I've had it for
>a couple of years. The only problem I had was that the CD/DVD went offline.
>I took the unit apart, reseated the cables and everything works 100%.
>http://www.compaqfactoryoutlet.com/
>
>You are probably safer buying a refurbished unit directly from a
>manufacturor like Compaq or Dell where you have some recourse.
>
>"Michael ." wrote:
>
> > I'm was lookin to see if there were any stores in the local area that 
>sel=
> > l old 486 and 150Mhz laptops I'm just lookin for somethin to spend time 
>o=
> > n.My desktop is good but I just wanna bring linux on the go.Get more 
>from=
> >  the Web.  FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com
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>Jerry Feldman <gaf at blu.org>
>Boston Linux and Unix user group
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