Re: Recommendations for inexpensive laptop (for a friend)
- From: "MaryL" <stancole1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 01:44:13 -0600
"mike" <spamme0@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> MaryL wrote:
>> I have a friend who wants to buy a laptop and has asked for my help. She
>> has very limited funds and wants to spend no more than $500, or $600
>> tops. I can help her set it up and show her the ropes on using the
>> computer, but I have not kept up with reviews -- and especially can't
>> help with the low-end computers. She would need a basic model that she
>> would use primarily for Internet surfing (lots of it, using dial-up
>> access), email, and digital photos (viewing/storing, little if any
>> knowledge of editing). She also mentioned that she would like to connect
>> to the Internet when she is traveling.
>>
>> Can anyone make recommendations? Is it even reasonable to get a decent
>> laptop for that price? Desktops would not be a problem, but I am not at
>> all sure about laptops.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> MaryL
> Something seems disconnected between your stated requirements and the
> amount of money you want to spend.
>
>
> mike
> I live in pdx,
>
Yes, I realize all this. The computer is for a friend, not for me. I have
spent a little fortune on my computers (both a desktop and a laptop) and all
the peripherals and accessories. Even so, I considerable myself much more
knowledgeable about software than hardware -- and I know almost *nothing*
about low-end products. That's why I asked for some help here. The woman
in question already has a desktop at the office. However, she lives in a
tiny apartment and does not have room for a desktop there. Moreover, she
wants to take the laptop with her when she travels and would like to be able
to access the Internet and email when "on the road." All of this is also
why I asked whether her expectations are even reasonable. My concern is
that the price she quoted would get her a piece of junk, but I haven't kept
up with information in that area. I am aware that the same amount of money
would get a much better desktop than laptop (at least, that used to be
true).
MaryL
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