Cheap Laptop

[35R]

I cant believe how cheap laptops are getting

I paid $1500 about a year ago for this same model

http://www.officeworks.com.au/

(see laptop on front page)

NOW IT IS $768 (after cash back) and it is an awesome 14" widescreen; DVD burner; integreated 6-in-1 memory card reader, etc etc etc - the only weakness with this laptop is the battery; doesnt last much more than an hour with wireless. But perfect for just browsing the net, or low processing requirements (great for PCM tuning!). I might get a couple for the kids. Surely they can't get much cheaper?

[Sonny@AutoWerks]

I cant believe how cheap laptops are getting

I paid $1500 about a year ago for this same model

http://www.officeworks.com.au/

(see laptop on front page)

NOW IT IS $768 (after cash back) and it is an awesome 14" widescreen; DVD burner; integreated 6-in-1 memory card reader, etc etc etc - the only weakness with this laptop is the battery; doesnt last much more than an hour with wireless. But perfect for just browsing the net, or low processing requirements (great for PCM tuning!). I might get a couple for the kids. Surely they can't get much cheaper?

I,m with you on this one duncan as i have 3 laptops and i paid $2200 for the dell and i bought another recently(same model) $1300 :werd:

regards sonny

[Kyle]

I wish my old powerbook g4 was that cheap... i paid high 4k for it... :(

[NickS]

$768 for a laptop :shock: doesn't seem that long ago that we were paying $5000 a pop for computers.

So cheap ... that's a great option for the kids.

[Scotty]

Thats a great price...

I was going to buy a second hand laptop to dedicate to data logging .... this might do it... though I was hoping to spend less...

I was then going to buy a copy of one of the scan only tools... no tuning for me...

[C4B]

Not only are the less powerful models getting extremely cheap. But the higher end models are getting very powerful.

I've just picked up a Core 2 Duo 2.1GHz based notebook, with 100GB HDD and 2GB RAM, DVD Burner, Bluetooth, Wireless Lan.

That's desktop power in a laptop that weighs 1.98kg's.

I use mine with a standard mouse, keyboard and 21" TFT Monitor so all the usual laptop issues (keyboard, screen size, touchpad) aren't an issue for me.

The major pay off for me is when I travel..... I simply un-plug it, and I've got my workspace under my arm. :bow:

I would never go back to a desktop based system.....

[Azza]

If you go to the computer markets at North Rocks on Sundays, you can get ex-lease 12 to 18 month old for less than $500 with windows XP, add a DVD burner for an extra $50.:)

[exploder]

The company I work for replaces laptops and PCs every three years, I think this when its written off? Any way the cost of equipment has become so cheap charities will knock back donations if its not up to spec..

[Scotty]

If you go to the computer markets at North Rocks on Sundays, you can get ex-lease 12 to 18 month old for less than $500 with windows XP, add a DVD burner for an extra $50.:)

I drive past them every weekend... but if I went in I wouldnt know what I was looking at....

I need a new PC also....

[10sec_rx7]

i used to work at toshiba so i brought a few while i was there, got a satellite pro 4280 for $55, perfect for old ecus that require dos and a serial port, i still have a contact there that got us 2 satelite a100's for $1000 with 12 month warranty perfect for office work and tuning newer ecu's that dont require serial cables!!

i definatly wouldnt be paying over $1000 for a new laptop these days!

[Sonny@AutoWerks]

i used to work at toshiba so i brought a few while i was there, got a satellite pro 4280 for $55, perfect for old ecus that require dos and a serial port, i still have a contact there that got us 2 satelite a100's for $1000 with 12 month warranty perfect for office work and tuning newer ecu's that dont require serial cables!!

i definatly wouldnt be paying over $1000 for a new laptop these days!


Now you tell me that dale !!!!! :whip:

[Azza]

I drive past them every weekend... but if I went in I wouldnt know what I was looking at....

I need a new PC also....


I know one or two things about computers, some of the boys can vouch for that with the set up I've got here.:werd:
The markets are good for some things (just watch out for all of the nerds:yike: ) and there's a couple of shops around Sydney that just can't be beat for pricing on hardware.:woot:

[NickS]

I know one or two things about computers, some of the boys can vouch for that with the set up I've got here.:werd:

:yep: VOUCHED !!! Now what were you saying about computer nerds Azza ...

[Azza]

:yep: VOUCHED !!! Now what were you saying about computer nerds Azza ...

Guilty as charged:nana:

I'm a nerd that drives a V8 so it all cool.

[Hazza]

Perfect for a CarPC setup too (and a Home Theatre PC setup for that matter).