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Started by mike74 Aug 9, 2005 at 3:15 PM 2 replies 300+ views

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Aug 9, 2005 at 3:15 PM

I'm trying to buy a wireless notebook on eBay for $100 or less to use in Starbucks, and I'm having some trouble. I've been mostly bidding on Dells, but I think they might be overpriced. Out of the following brands: Acer Alienware AST Dell Fujitsu Gateway HP, Compaq IBM NEC Panasonic Sharp Sony Toshiba is there any that's really targeted to the value-conscious consumer? Basically, I'm looking for a notebook equivalent of eMachines. Also, on a bit of an aside, if you have a wireless card, can you plug an Ethernet cable into it? I'm wondering if I'll be able to use this thing at Kinko's. Thanks. mike http://www.coolgroups.com/

ukdeveloper

Aug 9, 2005 at 3:32 PM

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I've been mostly bidding on Dells, but I think they might be overpriced.

They certainly are (brand new ones in the UK, I'm thinking of). Not worth the money IMHO. The same with Alienware (again, you probably get a WAY better deal in the US than we do :( )

I'm looking at getting an Acer. Great all round spec that doesn't really break the bank. Of course I'm thinking from a "brand-new" perspective, you'll probably get it even cheaper on eBay.

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Also, on a bit of an aside, if you have a wireless card, can you plug an Ethernet cable into it? I'm wondering if I'll be able to use this thing at Kinko's.

You can get integrated wireless cards these days, and a separate Ethernet NIC in the same machine. So that shouldn't be a problem.

nagromo

Aug 9, 2005 at 3:35 PM

Dells overpriced? When I got my Dell I couldn't find a better deal anywhere else. Of course I was going for a high end new laptop in the US, though, and that could make a difference.

Ravuya

Aug 9, 2005 at 3:44 PM

I've heard good things about Acer's latest machines, but if you want a solid and reliable machine, used IBM Thinkpads cannot be beat.

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