Re: [CGUYS] Notebook for daughter

2007-05-15 Thread rlsimon
I have an IBM x31 ...older model which is very well built as opposed to later x40+ which is tinny... It's small and does not have an optical drive. Take a look at the T series IBMs after model 23 which have a drive slot where you can get a DVDR and also other stuff fits in there. They are great a

[CGUYS] Notebook for daughter

2007-05-15 Thread Terry Taylor
An afterthought -- Apple refurbishes iBooks and sells new and used at a discount to educators. You might want to ask about an educator discount wherever you choose to buy. I loved my first iBook (G3). Have had issues with my current one, and have thought I would review the option of switchin

[CGUYS] Notebook for daughter

2007-05-15 Thread Terry Taylor
Computer Guys did a "Tech Tuesday" discussion on this topic with Kojo.I vaguely recall somebody singing the praises of the Toshiba lapbooks. You might want to check the archives, to see if there's a summary of the discussion.I think it was last September -- back to school time. -- Terry

Re: [CGUYS] Notebook for daughter

2007-05-14 Thread Marcio V. Pinheiro
Announcements and Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marcio V. Pinheiro Sent: 05/14/2007 2:13 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: [CGUYS] Notebook for daughter I am looking for a notebook fir my daughter who is a school teacher. She doesn't need a last model

Re: [CGUYS] Notebook for daughter

2007-05-14 Thread Alvin Auerbach
Sent: 05/14/2007 2:13 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: [CGUYS] Notebook for daughter I am looking for a notebook fir my daughter who is a school teacher. She doesn't need a last model with Vista and all. She could do with XP, an older model. Where do I look for good notebooks

Re: [CGUYS] Notebook for daughter

2007-05-14 Thread Roy A. Ackerman, Ph.D., E.A.
its, from tax to investments- we are YOUR adjuvancy -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Announcements and Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marcio V. Pinheiro Sent: 05/14/2007 2:13 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: [CGUYS] Notebook for daughter I

Re: [CGUYS] Notebook for daughter

2007-05-14 Thread Rev. Stewart Marshall
If you want an older one you might try Dell refurbs they usually have a good lot of refurbed Dells and most of these models will still have XP on them. Next is Compgeeks. (www.compgeeks.com) Finally there is always Ebay but you want something that has some guarantee on it. Stewart At 01

[CGUYS] Notebook for daughter

2007-05-14 Thread Marcio V. Pinheiro
I am looking for a notebook fir my daughter who is a school teacher. She doesn't need a last model with Vista and all. She could do with XP, an older model. Where do I look for good notebooks at a good price? Many thanks Marcio