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New Laptop?

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  • dustystar02
    dustystar02 Posts: 1,461 Forumite
    Thanks guys,

    so where might I get a refurb laptop around £200, comet etc are all around £350?

    Is my ebay link to be avoided?

    That packard bell laptop looks good but he'll need to physically go into a shop to see if it is suitable for him (can you tell how thrilled I am to be set this task?)

    So re: my internet question, can he use a mobile dongle with a netbook? Do they work PAYG?

    again sorry for questions that I should prob know the answer to, I just cannot get my head around it all.
  • busenbust
    busenbust Posts: 4,782 Forumite
    So re: my internet question, can he use a mobile dongle with a netbook?

    ^^Yes.
  • Coeus
    Coeus Posts: 292 Forumite
    Hi all!

    Just an quick update to say I'm still searching for the bargain. If anyone has any further input please post! Again ideals are (i) lightweight and (ii) long battery life. Willing to spend <£450 (added extra £50 from original post).

    Thanks in advance!

    Coeus.
    Hope For The Best, Plan For The Worst
  • Spank
    Spank Posts: 1,751 Forumite
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    Thanks guys,

    so where might I get a refurb laptop around £200, comet etc are all around £350?

    Is my ebay link to be avoided?

    That packard bell laptop looks good but he'll need to physically go into a shop to see if it is suitable for him (can you tell how thrilled I am to be set this task?)

    So re: my internet question, can he use a mobile dongle with a netbook? Do they work PAYG?

    again sorry for questions that I should prob know the answer to, I just cannot get my head around it all.

    I got my last laptop from Bigpockets.co.uk
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