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15 years ago

Laptop Dell Latitude D600 - $150 (metairie)

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Date: 2009-04-09, 9:00AM CDT

Is this worth the price.I want it for my grandaughter for school.It seems too cheap to be true.But don't know if it is worth anything.

thin-and-light Laptop Dell Latitude D600 for $150.

It's in good condition (it doesn't totally look new, but it works properly).

Intel Pentium M

processor 1400MHz

512 MB of RAM

Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers , Wireless LAN antenna

Width 12.4 in

Depth 10.1 in

Height 1.2 in

Weight 4.6 lbs

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owbist
15 years ago
Does it come with Windows XP operating system and the power adaptor?
deherrin
Original Author
15 years ago
I forgot to ask that.But I will.I asked what programs it has on it.
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cboy
15 years ago
It could use more Ram. If you want it offer $125.00
Everybody usually price thing higher than what they
will take.
You can go to ebay and see what their bidding for
laptops.

Here is a link that might be useful: ebay
genes
15 years ago
Find out what shape the battery is in. How many hours is it good for.
mikie_gw
15 years ago
For school, hmmm.

Keep in mind maybe that the 'Wireless LAN antenna' usually meant that you can add in a $100 mini wifi nic. Most people would probably use a usb wifi adapter for $20 .. or more local dollars.
And a replacement battery is probably the $100 area.

You need to see it run. As laptops age the lamps in the screen gradually get dim.
deherrin
Original Author
15 years ago
I didn't like the looks of it.Neither did she. My grandaughter. So.We will go buy a new one.Just thought I would save money.But I guess it really isn't saving in the long run.Thanks for all your help
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
15 years ago
if you were looking on craigslist don't give up hope because there are definitely some good ones out there, I have been lucky and got great deals, you definitely want to be able to try them out and make sure they run properly and that the copy of windows on them is legit, try going to windows update site with it and have it scan the pc to see if it has any problems, if it is not a legit copy you may find out by doing the windows updates trial.
I also always go to belarc.com and let it run on the pc and then view the info it gives about the pc to make sure what they are telling you is really what is in that pc.
I also go to the event viewer and look for red flags and to device manager and look for yellow flags.
genes
15 years ago
If you are limited to around $500 dollars, make sure your granddaughter knows, it will not be capable of any high power games. I dont know how old she is or if this is even a factor but the $500 dollar laptops are basic wordprocessing, browsing, email types, not high performance.
deherrin
Original Author
15 years ago
She is Honor Roll.Has been her whole life.She does not game at all.She 16, going 40. Books and school are her life.She will be a Senior next year. I bought her one but don't think it is as good as she needs.She probably knows more about it than I do.But planned on surprising her.I guess she should pick what she wants.I can afford.Just would rather spend less.If I can.
genes
15 years ago
There may even be an opportunity to buy thru the school at discounts. Have you checked into that.
If possible, your granddaughter should be in the planning to buy stage if possible. She would probably know exactly what her school requirements are and can base a purchase on that.
If not, you may have a bigger suprise after you purchase it and find out it does meet the prerequisites
jmoore_gardener
13 years ago
It seems that the $150 price is too good to be true. Since your daughter is a student, i suggest that she also try checking her school's discount program. Some colleges, universities, and high schools offer this program to employees and students. Maybe she'll get better specs at a fair price.

Here is a link that might be useful: WNEC Employee Discount

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