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hlthe2b

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1. If you are on a budget still, can I suggest seeing if the nearest major university has a surplus program

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Fri Jul 4, 2025, 06:48 PM

Jul 2025

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that sells to the public. I just bought a really nice back-up unit that had been fully checked out and still had the embedded Windows license (even though the disk had been wiped) so it was easy to set up. They likewise would add extra memory. Anticipating tariff issues, I found this a great way to get a reliable back-up unit at a very reasonable price from people I felt I could trust.

just a thought...

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I need a new laptop. [View all] sheshe2 Jul 2025 OP

If you are on a budget still, can I suggest seeing if the nearest major university has a surplus program hlthe2b Jul 2025 #1

Thanks, hlthe2b. sheshe2 Jul 2025 #3

I don't have a recommendation bucolic_frolic Jul 2025 #2

I had to look it up, it's a chrome book. sheshe2 Jul 2025 #4

Chromebooks can be nice, and inexpensive. Sales help. I bought two of my last three laptops from highplainsdem Jul 2025 #7

I agree about ai! SheltieLover Jul 2025 #11

No. Don't ask AI. Check real reviews, including on YouTube. Unboxing videos are often helpful. highplainsdem Jul 2025 #6

Yup, I am reading reviews. sheshe2 Jul 2025 #8

Unboxing videos are a great idea! And no ai! SheltieLover Jul 2025 #12

I love my new DELL, under $200.00. n/t SheilaAnn Jul 2025 #5

Buy a clearance model or a refurbished model from Lenovo. Tarzanrock Jul 2025 #9

Actually I was looking at Lenovo though I hadn't heard of them. sheshe2 Jul 2025 #10

You could also look at Microcenter website SheltieLover Jul 2025 #13

I will try that too. sheshe2 Jul 2025 #14

Their prices are the best. They don't sell / ship everything SheltieLover Jul 2025 #15

Link to deals for laptops - Newegg BootinUp Jul 2025 #16

Thanks! sheshe2 Jul 2025 #17

It might be worth checking on sales at Costco or Amazon Prime Days waterwatcher123 Jul 2025 #18

I am going to check in person at Best Buy first. sheshe2 Jul 2025 #19

Sounds like a good plan. The SSD drive is a nice option if you get the chance (well worth it). Good luck. waterwatcher123 Jul 2025 #20