What with the fun economics lately you might be thinking that a new computer is not on the horizon, but it's possible to find deals in computer hardware if you look for them. The About.com Guide to PC Hardware and Reviews has an article on how to buy a cheap computer. He offers six suggestions for how to get a good deal.
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In the NorthEast NYC area, the MarketPro fairs are a good place to shop.
I purchased a HP Pavilion dv9000 for about $680 (refurbished) – I have just upgraded the wlan to Draft n – the only thing I regret (sometimes) is the OS Vista Home Premium but I also have Ubuntu as a dual boot.
The big 17″ screen is great, clients go “oooh” when I pull it out of my [large] bag.
I would not recommend the model for constant mobility as it is hefty, but it is perfect for me.
I also purchased an Epson 4-in-1 printer/copier/scanner/fax for about $80 (refurbished) but the replacement ink cartridges the dealer sold me didn’t work – I have yet to contact the seller about the problem.
Caveat emptor