Cheapest laptop?

Zyzzyva · Mar 6, 2008

Hi,

I have someone i know who wants to buy their first laptop. Their needs are as basic as it comes, so cheaper is better.

Im thinking the eee pc might be an option, but considering this would be their primary machine, the keyboard and screen could prove to be too restrictive.

Any thoughts?

, and know of a decent (as in reliable) laptop under 5000.

hj2k_x · Mar 6, 2008

What is it going to be used for? Like is it going to be carried around a lot or mostly plugged in?

boramk · Mar 6, 2008

http://www.incredible.co.za/services/catalog/moreinfo.asp?sku=62219

# Intel® Celeron® M520 processor 1.6 GHz
# 512MB RAM
# 80GB HDD
# DVDRW dual layer drive
# 56K modem
# 10/100 Ethernet
# Integrated 802.11 b/g wireless networking
# 15.4" WXGA CrystalBrite display
# 5-in-1 memory card reader
# MS Windows Vista Home Basic

hj2k_x · Mar 6, 2008

boramk said:
http://www.incredible.co.za/services/catalog/moreinfo.asp?sku=62219

# Intel® Celeron® M520 processor 1.6 GHz
# 512MB RAM
# 80GB HDD
# DVDRW dual layer drive
# 56K modem
# 10/100 Ethernet
# Integrated 802.11 b/g wireless networking
# 15.4" WXGA CrystalBrite display
# 5-in-1 memory card reader
# MS Windows Vista Home Basic

Ya, a decent machine to start with. Battery life is not going to be great if you're gonna be using it off the mains a lot though.

Brawler · Mar 6, 2008

Either the one above or a HP530. Just remember to format & install XP rather. Vista is a joke with 512

EEE not really practical as your primary PC without CDROM and small screen and low storage etc etc

Zyzzyva · Mar 6, 2008

Had a chat, and it seem they leaning towards the eee pc for its portability. They have another pc in the house so i guess it wont be used as a primary machine then.

hj2k_x · Mar 6, 2008

jak3 said:
Had a chat, and it seem they leaning towards the eee pc for its portability. They have another pc in the house so i guess it wont be used as a primary machine then.

If they have a PC, then you can't go wrong with the EEE. Great price, great features, ultra portable, chicks dig it

milomak · Mar 6, 2008

what's the cheapest pc that uses dual cores (not necessarily C2D)

Brawler · Mar 6, 2008

Notebook or PC?
HP530 notebook is the cheapest i have seen.

AirWolf · Mar 6, 2008

hj2k_x said:
If they have a PC, then you can't go wrong with the EEE. Great price, great features, ultra portable, chicks dig it

Is that the real reason you bought one?

hj2k_x · Mar 6, 2008

Saule said:
Is that the real reason you bought one?

Hehe, no it was just an unexpected and welcome fringe benefit

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pjoub06 · May 14, 2008

hey this t-bay/taurus pricelist is looking really good.what are the contact details for them plz?im looking for a lcd screen.

McGuywer · May 15, 2008

Can the public buy from them? I mean Tbay.

Cheapest laptop?

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