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What would be a very cheap computer?
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Thu May 29, 2008 5:34 pmby machineman9
Basically I am in dire need of a computer just to esentially browse the web with a bit, maybe do a few word documents and talk to friends on MSN with.
I cant really use this one as it is inbetween all the bedrooms in my house and sometimes keeps people up.
Do you know where I could get an extremely cheap computer? I have spare monitors... maybe an OS though I could use linux if required.
Or, if anyone has one on offer....
Cheers
Re: What would be a very cheap computer?
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Thu May 29, 2008 6:07 pmby rikm12345
http://www.gumtree.com/choose your nearest location on the right first
Lost of cheap bargains
If its a new cheap pc, im not too sure mate
Re: What would be a very cheap computer?
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Thu May 29, 2008 6:15 pmby BFMF
Check your local newspaper, craigslist, nickel's worth (Or UK's equivilent) for used computers. People are always upgrading and trying to get rid of their old systems
Re: What would be a very cheap computer?
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Thu May 29, 2008 6:38 pmby Groundbound1
To bad you don't live on this side of the pond, I've got tons of stuff I could sell/give you.
Since you don't however, Gumtree, or Ebay might be your best bets. If you're not to proud, you could even do what I've done (no shame in my game
Re: What would be a very cheap computer?
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Fri May 30, 2008 2:42 amby MWISimmer
What do you consider cheap? I have a laptop for sale (No. 1 in my sig).
Re: What would be a very cheap computer?
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Fri May 30, 2008 5:57 amby machineman9
Cheap as in around the
Re: What would be a very cheap computer?
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Fri May 30, 2008 7:54 amby HarvesteR
for that kind of use.... i think a cheap pc would be a free pc
Re: What would be a very cheap computer?
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Fri May 30, 2008 8:02 amby machineman9
Well I did get my hands on one half broken computer at the recycling centre, but it needs to be repaired quite a bit. It is a possibility if it will ever start up- but I am always looking out for a good deal.
On GumTree there are a few fairly decent looking systems at around the
Re: What would be a very cheap computer?
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Fri May 30, 2008 1:41 pmby MWISimmer
Do you have any computer fairs near you machineman?
My local one always has base units for the price you're looking at. Usually old business/educational ones.. P4 1.8 - 2.4, 256 RAM, 20 Gig HDs are a rough indication of specs.
And the vendors are always up for a bit of bartering ;)
Re: What would be a very cheap computer?
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Fri May 30, 2008 1:50 pmby machineman9
None that I know of... but in the thread down from this about running Linux, I have pretty much sorted my recycled computer- just need something to run on it.
Re: What would be a very cheap computer?
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Fri May 30, 2008 2:39 pmby Anxyous
These days I think you'll be looking to drop at least 250 quid if you're looking for a new laptop...
Re: What would be a very cheap computer?
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Fri May 30, 2008 2:48 pmby machineman9
If I had it my way I would get one of those laptops with SLI or something capable of running Crysis on full :P
But no, I think that the renovated desktop I have semi-working in my bedroom now should be sufficient, just need to get it to run an OS.
Re: What would be a very cheap computer?
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Sat Jun 21, 2008 11:24 pmby Mushroom_Farmer
Do schools and Hospitals cycle out computers over there? I've found that is a very cheap place to get used computers. Sometimes they give them away. I've also aquired some nice ones from eBay.