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where can i get a laptop around £200?

random456
random456 Posts: 1,654 Forumite
friend got one from cex- 60 gig hard drive celeron 512 ram for 225...all i want is a small hard drive (30 gig will do me) and 512 ram and a dvd writer- thats it! i know loads of places do desktops for that price cos ive seen them but what about laptops? my current (thinnkpad t23) was 175 3 years back. any ideas? i dont want to use ebay but i dont mind getting 2nd hand from a shop with guarantee.
Fr. Stack: While you were out, I got the keys to your car. And drove it into a big wall. And if you don't like it, tough. I've had my fun, and that's all that matters.

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  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    ebay .............
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
  • random456
    random456 Posts: 1,654 Forumite
    i dont wanna use ebay, tross. i want to see the thing in person before i buy it and i want a guarantee!-all i can think of is cex and cash converters, there must be more places?
    Fr. Stack: While you were out, I got the keys to your car. And drove it into a big wall. And if you don't like it, tough. I've had my fun, and that's all that matters.
  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    never heard of cex, if they have a shop, you'll pay for it in the price, loads of companies sell second decent hand kit with a warranty, but usually mail-order.
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
  • random456
    random456 Posts: 1,654 Forumite
    cex is where i get all my phones/mp3 players, comp stuff. its all second hand but with a 6 month guarantee, its a shop on the high street

    http://www.cex.co.uk/
    Fr. Stack: While you were out, I got the keys to your car. And drove it into a big wall. And if you don't like it, tough. I've had my fun, and that's all that matters.
  • buglawton
    buglawton Posts: 9,246 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Check Adtrader, do a search for nearest used laptops you can go & see.
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