I'm interested in getting my hands on a laptop computer in fair shape. Doesn't have to be anything great - something that will run WIN95 at least -WIN98 would be better yet. Even an older 486 in good condition would do the job I need it for - anyone got one layin' around you'd be interested in trading for or selling? Let me know if you do!

Thanks!

-- Phil in KS (cshomestead@planetkc.com), May 31, 2002

Answers

Phil, Do you want it for connecting to the net, or just for the storage stuff? I have a Dell Latitude, PentiumI that I bought for reasons that did not work out at all. ( Same model as mine - long story).

It has modem capabilities but no modem. Has the smaller screen and track ball. It is a nice little machine, have to check and see what is on it. For some reason, I think Win 98.

Also -- - you really should check Ebay. Personally, I'm fond of Dell, and I really like the 7000 and 7500, the latter seem to go a lot higher, but the 7000 is a nice machine, and if you bide your time, they can be found at really nice prices, considering what they cost just a couple years ago. If you buy the Dell rehabs from rental, and buy from a DELL rep. . . . sometimes they still come with warranty left on the ticket.

-- Granny Hen (cluckin along@cs.com), May 31, 2002.

I need one to run a couple programs necessary for a long-term project I'm doing. So mostly storage and that's about it. What would you need for yours from this dirt-poor Kansas homesteader :-)? I'm definitely interested if I can afford it. Oh ... does it have a CD ROM on it? That's pretty important, too.

Thanks!

-- Phil in KS (mac0328@planetkc.com), May 31, 2002.

Oops! You are right. The CD rom thing. The MOST important thing of all today. And it does NOT have one.

Phil, I bought a nice latitude PI with modem,( it was set up with the fancy networking and stuff I don't understand) lots of storage space, CD Rom, for $120.00 on Ebay. It is strictly for the grandkids, and it is loaded with all the Jump Start and Knowledge Adventure games, and, of course. . . Scooby Dooby Do ! !

It works like a champ.

-- Granny Hen (cluckin along@cs.com), June 01, 2002.

Yes I am interested in it.

-- Mustapha Temitope (topdektwo@hotmail.com), November 17, 2002.