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JackCoop

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30. Look For Computer/Electronics Surplus Stores In Your Area

Reply to lindysalsagal (Original post)

Mon Oct 23, 2023, 12:14 AM

Oct 2023

I've found some mighty sweet deals down that road.

It's sort of like rummaging through someone's attic, but you will find working laptops with operating systems at low cost, And...

You won't get stuck with all sorts of crap you don't need and will end up uninstalling anyway.

Take your favorite PC guru with you... make it an outing.

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Where would you buy a laptop now? [View all] lindysalsagal Oct 2023 OP

Unless you want to do a ton of research before buying online, probably Best Buy... hlthe2b Oct 2023 #1

I'm in no hurry. Who's good online? How much savings? lindysalsagal Oct 2023 #2

Try newegg at this link LuckyCharms Oct 2023 #3

Thanks lindysalsagal Oct 2023 #5

Well, once you decide on a model or two from your research, Amazon warehouse saves you hlthe2b Oct 2023 #4

Thanks! lindysalsagal Oct 2023 #6

I bought mine at Costco MichMan Oct 2023 #7

I just found one at Costco with the right connections and 4X the memory of my old win 10. Gonna wait for black friday deals. lindysalsagal Oct 2023 #15

When I brought my last computer the guy told me the circuit boards are not meant for long term use kimbutgar Oct 2023 #21

Since I retired and don't need an actual laptop for work I've bought nothing but iPads. MLAA Oct 2023 #8

So, the best deals I've found have always been at Costco and/or Sam's Club... SKKY Oct 2023 #9

Ooooh! Black friday! Thanks for reminding me! lindysalsagal Oct 2023 #14

I bought 2 Dells and an HP at eBay. Archae Oct 2023 #10

Of my last 3 laptops, the first two were Dell, the first bought as a highplainsdem Oct 2023 #11

You might want to check Microsoft's technical resources if your current version does not download updates properly (fairly common problem). waterwatcher123 Oct 2023 #12

Found my answer. self-delete lindysalsagal Oct 2023 #13

I priced the Costco Lenovo model on the Lenovo site, and it was better at costco lindysalsagal Oct 2023 #16

Newegg... TBR Oct 2023 #17

I get model numbers from retail, then Google at home to spot problems bucolic_frolic Oct 2023 #18

Just got one from system76.com Very pleased. Hermit-The-Prog Oct 2023 #19

My son on the spectrum needs a new computer almost every year. kimbutgar Oct 2023 #20

Just got a new 17.3" HP at Costco for $500. Bundbuster Oct 2023 #22

the last two i got from Amazon barbtries Oct 2023 #23

generally buy a refurb off lease dembotoz Oct 2023 #24

Please post with links to some of the sites you used for this, along with any other hints you may have. tableturner Oct 2023 #28

my computer guy does the heavy lifting dembotoz Oct 2023 #34

Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist Polybius Oct 2023 #25

A friend just got a Gateway for me from Best Buy, elleng Oct 2023 #26

DellRefurbished.com essaynnc Oct 2023 #27

I have bought countless refurbs from Dell. They have all been very good machines. Ferrets are Cool Oct 2023 #33

I use Apple products Tetrachloride Oct 2023 #29

Look For Computer/Electronics Surplus Stores In Your Area JackCoop Oct 2023 #30

At my local computer shop. DFW Oct 2023 #31

i just bought one yesterday (Sunday) Ferrets are Cool Oct 2023 #32