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I want a cheap laptop
« on: 28 February 2007, 14:39:29 »
I am after a cheap laptop, really just planning ahead to getting a cheapo Tech2, and also being able to run a parts list which doesn't like windows 2000 or Xp.  Nothing fancy or up to date.  Keep looking on fleabay but even the cheapest ones are going for £100 inc post.  Anybody recomend anything?
Must have a serial port though, and possibly a USB 1 port would be nice if it doesn't already have a cd reader built in.
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Re: I want a cheap laptop
« Reply #1 on: 28 February 2007, 14:51:45 »
dont go too old!

I cant run my cheapo tech2 on my old laptop (old pentium mmx)
runs fine on a more powerful one.
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Re: I want a cheap laptop
« Reply #2 on: 28 February 2007, 15:28:27 »
Out of interest, what appear to be the minimum CPU requirements for a Cheapo Tech2?

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Re: I want a cheap laptop
« Reply #3 on: 28 February 2007, 15:32:09 »
good question

it wont run on 266mhz
it will run on 1.2ghz

anyone got anything in between?
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Re: I want a cheap laptop
« Reply #4 on: 28 February 2007, 18:14:57 »
Admittedly using a USB to serial adapter, my 2.4Ghz P4 Tosh struggled.....
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Re: I want a cheap laptop
« Reply #5 on: 01 March 2007, 14:05:54 »
If you have a suitable PC, an extension cable could be a cheaper alternative.  Think I paid £10 for a 10m one on Ebay.
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