I was browsing eBay, and I saw this laptop. It was cheap and I want it but I don't know if this is a good laptop. Here is what the poster had to say:
Brand:
Dell
Hard Drive Capacity:
10 GB
Family:
Inspiron
Screen Size:
--
Processor Type:
Intel Pentium III
Operating System:
Windows 2000
Processor Model:
--
Primary Drive:
CD-ROM
Processor Speed:
600 MHz
Condition:
Refurbished
Memory (RAM):
128 MB
This auction is for a refurbished Dell Inspiron 5000e laptop. This can be used as a full functional Windows 2000 system or for repair parts. Minor problems with this laptop include a small crack in the front cover (see picture) and the screen sometimes changes color because the video cable might be loose. This auction includes power cord/charger, Intel PRO/100 S Mobile Ethernet PC Card Adapter, and carrying case. This unit is in good condition. I accept Paypal and Postal Money Order.
2007-12-01 12:56:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
I found another one, it's an ibook.
Product Family:
iBook
Hard Drive Capacity:
20 GB
Processor Type:
PowerPC G3
Operating System:
Mac OS 10.3, Panther
Processor Speed:
600 MHz
Screen Size:
12 inches
Memory (RAM):
256 MB
Condition:
Refurbished
Apple iBook PowerPC G3 600 Macintosh Laptop Notebook NR
30G HD/256 RAM/CD-Rom/OS X 10/600MHz CPU FAST SHIPPING
USPS PRIORITY SHIPPING, takes only 2-3 days
Ready to run out of box with no setup required
Technical Detail
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Processor
PowerPC 600 MHz
Operating System
OS X 10.3 ( fresh installed )
Screen Size
12'' LCD
Memory
256
Hard drive
30G
Optical Drive
CD-ROM
AC & Battery
YES
2007-12-01 13:12:37 · update #1
If you can afford a new laptop you would be much better off with a cheap new one (and laptops are cheaper then they've ever been).
The battery on that thing is probably going to be pretty close to dead anyway and 'new' batteries hard to find (and probably almost dead since they are 'new' old stock).
2007-12-01 13:02:40 · answer #1 · answered by bestonnet_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, don't buy it. It is very old and the person even says that the laptop has problems. Dell often has sales on new laptops. go to www.dell.com and you can customize your own, new laptop
You would have to update everything with that old laptop including the OS and RAM which would cost you hundreds of dollars.
2007-12-01 13:00:30 · answer #2 · answered by B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you dont know very much about computers get one that doesnt have anything wrong with it. Everything is ok except the problem with the monitor, it could be something wrong with the video, if its just a cable it could cost 100.00 unless you can do it yourself You cant fix laptops as easily as desktops.
2007-12-01 13:07:59 · answer #3 · answered by OZ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no lol. don't buy computers on ebay for one, but what you'll need to look for in a laptop would be
1. 1.5ghz (1500mhz) - 2.0ghz (2000mhz) processor, dual core if posibble
2. atleast 1gb of ram (1024mb)
3. some sort of wireless connectivity, example: built in wireless card if you have an open wifi connection near you.
everything else is basically not an necessity, or unless your using it for gaming, wont really matter.
2007-12-01 13:02:28 · answer #4 · answered by Monkey 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
10 GBs of space?
No.. not really.
128 MBs of RAM is pretty bad for everything, and everything else about it isn't good either.
Either do what Miesplz said, or find another one.
2007-12-01 13:02:35 · answer #5 · answered by tehzipfile 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from this one....... Unless it is less than $20 and shiping is free.
2007-12-01 13:02:11 · answer #6 · answered by Eric A 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i wouldnt buy that.......its pretty much an antique.......screen changing color, thats not good, just not a good buy......you can do much better........jmho.........
good luck
scott
2007-12-01 13:02:41 · answer #7 · answered by Scott 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
perfect good job
2007-12-01 12:59:52 · answer #8 · answered by i hate this 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋