18...Want to take out a small loan.

darkblue_2

What about a netbook? I'm sure you can pick one up used for around a hundred.

Jeff_Bridges_hair

18_Moore wrote: »

I'm living independent from my parents> yeah i need the laptop i already have a few hundred saved.-

if you already have a few hundred saved then visit the dell outlet


http://www1.euro.dell.com/uk/en/dfh/Laptops/ct.aspx?refid=notebooks&s=dfh&cs=ukdfh1

As has been mentioned its unlikely you will get a loan but keep saving - thats a good thing to do!!

[Deleted User]

If you need something for just essay writing and light web-browsing.. why not go for a good condition second hand laptopn?

Something like this is twice as powerful as the computer I took to university:
http://www.bigpockets.co.uk/product.php?nav=&product=SOLV003&title=IBM+Thinkpad+T40+Laptop+Centrino+1.5Ghz+-+512Mb+-+40Gb+-+DVD-ROM+-+Wi-Fi+-+Win+XP+Pro

But it is only 130 quid. IBM Thinkpads are also very well made and are light and durable. Sure, it's old, it's got a low spec and Windows XP Pro.. but it will work.

Spend a bit more and you get quite a decent spec:
http://www.bigpockets.co.uk/product.php?nav=&product=SOLV342&title=IBM+Lenovo+ThinkPad+X60+-+Core+Duo+2.0+Ghz+-+1Gb+-+60GB+-+WIFI+-+XP+Pro

Throw in some more RAM and you might have a chance of getting Windows 7 working on that.

edit: This one is a steal.. especially with a 17" screen -

Personally, i think the thinkpad is better if you plan to take it to the library and move it around a lot.

Remember - you can buy an external keyboard and mouse to make your life easier when essay writing

Superstylin_2

Man up and start selling gear like all the other students.

onlypaddy

Agree with the rest, a few hundred saved is more than enough to get yourself a second hand laptop or a netbook for your needs.

tim_n

Talk to your school about it. It's possible that they may have funding available for hardship - I know universities offer this, it's possible six form/colleges do too - but you'll need to talk to your advisor. Several of my friends annoyed me by getting free laptops when I worked hard for a summer to get one = )

mcs1977

If your looking for a loan for a laptop and have budgeted to take into accounts monthly repayments etc why not try looking at the mobile broadband providers? I have a mid spec laptop with a 15gb download allowance from 3 for £35 a month over 2 years. That way you not only get the laptop you need but also a means to surf the web without paying an ISP. They do also have cheaper contracts available which may fit into your budget.
Martyn