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Title: I want a cheap laptop
Post by: The Barge Captain 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.

Title: Re: I want a cheap laptop
Post by: Jimbob 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.

Title: Re: I want a cheap laptop
Post by: Kevin Wood on 28 February 2007, 15:28:27

Out of interest, what appear to be the minimum CPU requirements for a Cheapo Tech2?

Kevin

Title: Re: I want a cheap laptop
Post by: Jimbob 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?

Title: Re: I want a cheap laptop
Post by: TheBoy on 28 February 2007, 18:14:57

Admittedly using a USB to serial adapter, my 2.4Ghz P4 Tosh struggled.....

Title: Re: I want a cheap laptop
Post by: Robin Hood 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.

Title: Re: I want a cheap laptop
Post by: Del Boy on 01 March 2007, 18:43:11

Maybe be nearly top of your price range but how's this mate ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Cheap-Laptop-Office-2000-466Mhz-128-RAM-DVD-ROM_W0QQitemZ110097230382QQihZ001QQcategoryZ177QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem