I have been looking at laptops for a long time now and never actualy got around to purchasing one. Just today I saw this: http://www.accessmicro.com/hotdeal/notebooks.php3

I know that I am overlooking something, any reason why these are so cheap? Any idea of where I could get something nice (not extravagant) for cheap if not here?

Really all I need is something that can run win98, has a cd drive, and can support ethernet. Anything else is just a bonus.

Ok, I just notice that they have no internal battery, would this be the reason that they are cheaper?

[This message has been edited by Zok (edited 12-15-2002).]

yeah, just like the ECS "desktop replacements". Most cheap laptops will also have regular PC CPU chips, so they use lots of power and run nice and hot..

I think the battery deal and the Mobility/Desktop CPU are major things to look out for when shopping for a cheaper laptop.

I never see any cheap laptops in computer sucess, the occasional advertisment for one in microcenter, and every now and then one in compusa. How much you saved so far Z?

Just a question:

Ive never owned a laptop, so wouldnt know, but can you get adapters for them that plug right into the wall? Ide imagine.

yea u can, but its nice to have a battery.

just go to the computer show

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Originally posted by syphon detonator:
just go to the computer show

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haha those commercials are so retarded.

Oh, don't let the commercials detur you, if you do you may be weak minded. I have found some fucking awesome products there, but I am looking for something a bit newer with a warrenty.

its your call but i bought all of my three laptops there and they were all fine. one was even factory refurbished but sold at a plain old used price. just dont buy from that asshole towlhead that sells laptop parts in the plastic bins. you know he sells dank goods and wont warrent them.