On the fly laptop

[Juke_spin]

As some of you may know, I'm facing eviction from the house I've rented and been living in for over 30 years. Not knowing at this point if I'll even wind up with better prospects than a place where the county puts the homeless, I'm thinking I should maybe consider getting an inexpensive laptop so I'd have some way to access the internet and keep in touch with the CCC.

I've used only PCs to date but would be open to all suggestions. I could spend up to $300 so I'm thinking I'll have to settle for used and have been looking at ebay for possibilities.

What do you think of this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/DELL-LATITUDE-D6...%3A1|294%3A200

The seller has five of them.

[rfbdorf]

I'm writing this on a Latitude D610, and like it very much.
My company gave me one, and I bought an identical one for my personal use. It's more solid than Dell's Inspiron, which is made more for the mass consumer market.
- Richard

[cathi]

Right now walmart is selling the mini laptops for $298 brand new and they are wireless.
You can check them out on their website - they are Acer brand and don't look too bad - the size makes them seem real portable.

[Juke_spin]

I'm writing this on a Latitude D610, and like it very much.
My company gave me one, and I bought an identical one for my personal use. It's more solid than Dell's Inspiron, which is made more for the mass consumer market.
- Richard

Thanks Richard.

[jhope]

http://www.gotapex.com/

[Wise Young]

As some of you may know, I'm facing eviction from the house I've rented and been living in for over 30 years. Not knowing at this point if I'll even wind up with better prospects than a place where the county puts the homeless, I'm thinking I should maybe consider getting an inexpensive laptop so I'd have some way to access the internet and keep in touch with the CCC.

I've used only PCs to date but would be open to all suggestions. I could spend up to $300 so I'm thinking I'll have to settle for used and have been looking at ebay for possibilities.

What do you think of this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/DELL-LATITUDE-D6...%3A1|294%3A200

The seller has five of them.

Juke,

I am so sorry to hear about this and hope that you can stay.

Wise.

[Juke_spin]

Juke,

I am so sorry to hear about this and hope that you can stay.

Wise.

Your sentiments are much appreciated, Wise, but staying is out of the question.

https://www.carecure.net/forum/showthread.php?t=115205

Even if the owner reversed herself I've realized I want to live in a city where I'll have nighttime access to public transportation so I can go to movie theaters.

[I Care]

I think once you get moved and settled in, it's going to be a good thing. I feel all will be fine dear, and I think you'll be glad you moved.

[Juke_spin]

I think once you get moved and settled in, it's going to be a good thing. I feel all will be fine dear, and I think you'll be glad you moved.

Yea, though we roll through the valley of the shadow of death I shall look for a silver lining. Thx for the message, I Care, and I'll definitely keep it in mind.

[triumph]

That's a tough situation to be in - facing eviction. Wondering if you are seeking alternate housing. Since you've lived in your current digs for 30 yrs., many accessible apartments have been built, including senior apartment living, which have units with large bathrooms.
Some of the senior places have rules that state you can get in if you have a disability - even if you don't meet the age 55 criteria. Suggest you consider visiting some of them and getting on any waiting lists. They may be able to prioritize your need due to looming eviction.
You can check them out on your computer - lots of them have web sites.
If you need help try visiting a local Center for Independent Living - they are located all over the state of California to provide resources for disabled.
Good luck!

[PN]

Steve: I think it would be safer to purchase a new Netbook instead of this used laptop on eBay.

Contact your County Supervisor ASAP for your housing crisis.

Good luck.

[Juke_spin]

Steve: I think it would be safer to purchase a new Netbook instead of this used laptop on eBay.

Contact your County Supervisor ASAP for your housing crisis.

Good luck.

PN, thanks, those are out of stock but Amazon's got them for a little more and free shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/Acer-AOA150-11...6161803&sr=1-1

Right on the supervisor. That goes on today's To Do list too.

[LaMemChose]

I can so see you with access to better transportation in the city Steve. It's one reason I live where I do even though I've had routes and drivers from hell on both mass and paratrans.

Keep me posted on where and how you are.

[PN]

PN, thanks, those are out of stock but Amazon's got them for a little more and free shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/Acer-AOA150-11...6161803&sr=1-1

Right on the supervisor. That goes on today's To Do list too.

The NetBook on Amazon has all the right specs. Office Depot is probably having a hard time keeping them in stock, because these computers have been selling like hotcakes. It looks like Best Buy has them in their inventory. The only reason I caution against this solid-state HD is because of its size limitation.

Steve, best of luck.

[I Care]

Yea, though we roll through the valley of the shadow of death I shall look for a silver lining. Thx for the message, I Care, and I'll definitely keep it in mind.

cool...I have turned my pms back on, and will check in frequently, let me know dear.