Cheapest laptop for wifi?

[plagiarist]

I basically just need to be able to run 2K/XP/NT, access WIFI, and browse the net. As long as it isn't painfully slow like a 500 mhz was..

Tips?

 

[JackMDS]

Any Laptop that can run Windows 2000 pro, can run Wireless 802.11b/g (WIFI is not Hardware it is a certification).

Just make sure that the Laptop has 32bits PCMCIA Slot, or a functional USB.

However if you want better control over the Wireless you are better of with WinXP.

The Wireless does not care what the speed of the Computer is. Therefore, you can buy a laptop according to your OS Speed preference.

 

[plagiarist]

I want to spend no more than $400, preferably $300ish, but I probably missed the good black friday deals.

 

[JackMDS]

Any new Laptop can do Wireless very weel, most of them come with Wireless pre-Installed.

There are sales out there as low as $399 with rebate. BF is not the only day of the year with good sales.

 

[plagiarist]

How cheap can I get? Maybe $300 for a used one? Should I try for this? http://knoxville.craigslist.org/sys/250160819.html

 

[John]

Why would you pay $300 for a beat up used laptop (like the one that you linked to) when you can get a new one for a few dollars more? Best Buy had a $250 laptop on BF, and there have been a few $399 laptops surfacing since then as well. Spend some more time searching before you spend your hard-earned cash.

 

[plagiarist]

Maybe I can find a BF laptop popping up on ebay, then?

Edit: http://www.nwpcmall.com/?sck=6401083

Think I should go with one of these?

 

[JackMDS]

The problem with the above pcmall units is old Batteries.

The each state: ?Lithium Ion Battery is included. (Battery holds charge but is not warranted)?.

Which mean the Battery either is already useless or would become one fast.

New Battery goes for about $100.

So you are back to paying the same price as a current new Laptop.

 

[plagiarist]

Ok, suppose I have a maximum of $500 to spend, counting shipping and everything, and I want to order right now.

I mean, crap, the best I can find is this $498 laptop at my local walmart. I think the one on the site is the same as in the store.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5014000

Plus I need to pony up 8% + 1% sales tax. Oy.

 

[aceO07]

If you have enough RAM or fast harddrive on the 500mhz laptop, it'll make it seem less slow.

 

[ciproxr]

the best option is to buy a inspiron 1501 from dell, i bought one about a week ago for 533$ that includes taxes and shipping. So far i have been very happy with it.

 

[chris huff]

You could also try the dell outlet Link

They have some for around $400

 

[KayKay]

Originally posted by: chris huff
You could also try the dell outlet Link

They have some for around $400

good idea!

 

[plagiarist]

Originally posted by: chris huff
You could also try the dell outlet Link

They have some for around $400

That's a link for desktops..

 

[plagiarist]

Best I could do on the Outlet:

System Price : $509.00

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Operating System
Genuine Windows XP Media Center 2005
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Memory
512 MB DDR2 SDRAM 533MHz (1 DIMM)
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Hard Disk Drive
80 GB EIDE SATA Hard Drive (5400 RPM)
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Video
ATI Radeon Xpress 1150 256MB HyperMemory
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Certified Refurbished
Certified Refurbished
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Base
Inspiron 1501 Notebook: AMD Turion 64 Mobile Technology MK-36 (2.0GHz)
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Media Bay
24X CD RW/DVD Combo Drive
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Network Interface Card
1390 Wireless Card
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NoteBook Screen
15.4 WXGA Notebook Screen

 

[chris huff]

Originally posted by: plagiarist

That's a link for desktops..

Sorry about that.

I found Z2RCF76C (Inspiron 1501) for $459. Be sure to select <$500 under the price option.

It's not letting me link directly to the product. Sorry.

 

[spikeanut]

You can definately find some good and cheap laptops at dell outlet. I have found a few <250 B130's with wireless, and some even had a 15in screen. Of course just realize that for that much money, you can't expect too much: ie. 256 mb, 30gb, yada yada. but definately able to surf the web.

 

[FinalShaft]

How about this one:

http://officedepot.shoplocal.com/office...704&pagenumber=1&listingid=-2093778042

 

[secretanchitman]

Originally posted by: FinalShaft
How about this one:

http://officedepot.shoplocal.com/office...704&pagenumber=1&listingid=-2093778042

thats probably your best bet. 1GB of ram, wi-fi, 80GB, intel core duo 2060 (whatever that ghz speed it, but hey, its dual core), dvd-rw, and even vista home basic.