Im looking to buy a used older laptop for surfing the net,checking emails,minimal office stuff.A p3-700-1000mhz.Which make would you guys stay away from,and why?And what makes would you guys recommend?And why?

How about you tell us the ones you have in mind and why those? Computer Components

A Dell Latitude or an IBM Thinkpad T series. No question about it.

Avoid Compaq!

Quote: How about you tell us the ones you have in mind and why those? That defeats my purpose of asking my question.If I new which ones were good,or bad,then I would not of come here to ask people with knowledge in that expertise. I know that there is sony,toshiba,dell,panasonic,ibm,and probalby alot more,but I do not know which ones are recommended,and which ones are not. Thanks wally,and gx1.

From personal experience, a Dell or Panasonic Toughbook. My favorite two laptops are both Itronix machines...one a 486SX50 and the other a P133. But, to get back to the real world, my PIII750 Toughbook is a swell machine for $253 on my doorstep. Skip

You got the response I gave you because honestly your post was a little condescending, it was like you instructing you PA to go write you an essay or a buyer's guide because you are looking to purchase a used notebook. Secondly you should have included a budget range in addition to the other parameter you listed. It will help people give you more informed and helpful responses than you otherwise might get. Computer Components