need computer

wordsfan

Thought you'd know hoe to advise on this here. My daughter started high school recently and for homework etc we could really use one. But of course money is tight. It doesn't need to be anything fancy or even a laptop as long as it can go online n do basics. Where do u recommend i look? Been looking at local paper n notices in shops but no joy so far.

somersethillbilly

Try putting a "Wanted" on your local Freecycle/ Freegle, might get a result.

wordsfan

Tried that already but thanks for the thought

NiftyDigits

What's your budget?

Bollotom

Have a look through this list if you are on a low income.

http://www.itforcharities.co.uk/pcs.htm

Also Gumtree is a good source. Your daughter could also speak to a Student Advisor, they sometimes can help. :cool:

NiftyDigits

Don't buy anything without running it by us here first.

Notmyrealname

Ebay. £100 will get you an ex-corporate Dell Latitude or Thinkpad T series or HP NC series. Dull as dishwater but they were typically over £1000 new and will be more than up to what you want. Built like a tank too so they'll take a bit of hammering.

Cisco001

Go to local library for free!

wordsfan

Library being used at moment. But that's limited as only allowed 2 hrs per day. Also can't always get a computer. And not open wed afternoon or weekends. Budget £100-150

macman

You'll also have the ongoing cost of an internet connection-have you factored this in?
Basically this means a landline with an ADSL connection, or a wireless dongle.

Big_Ed

THIS seems to be an ok spec for the money. You could get it second hand for a little less but at least this way you get the warranty.