[PLUG] Hardware question from "fly over country"

[Robert Munro]

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On Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:20:35 -0600 Richard Owlett wrote:
> 
> I'm in RURAL SW Missouri. A local used/surplus computer store is
> offering a Dell Latitude D620 (4GB memory, 80GB hard drive, Intel
> Core Duo @ 2.4 GHz) for ~$500. It reportedly has the majority of
> manufacturer's warranty.
> 
> Any comments on how suitable a Linux platform this would be?

It might be okay but, in general, you will get a much better deal off
eBay or even Craigslist than from a local storefront with its markup.

As always, research extensively whatever machine you consider buying,
including price comparisons. Yes, add in the shipping/insurance cost.

I had too many Dell notebooks at E&Y, and those all eventually broke,
but maybe I'm biased. However I'd suggest you buy a Thinkpad instead.

YMMV,
Robert
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