michael Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 Do any of them actually do anything other than switch on? Or are they all pants? They all work, they aren't amazingly quick but with the right operating system (not XP for example) they will all do a fair attempt at being laptops. If you can get on the net with them and run Office I'd be happy!! Over the years they have all been used to run Office and access the internet, the Dell was my workhorse machine for a year or so before I finally gave in and swapped to a desktop. I'll give you a 3" diameter rubber band ball, a broken set-square, a floppy disc that I don't know what's on it, and £20 for shipping. Sadly I have a rubber band ball of similar size and no need for a broken set square - the disc is tempting though.... maybe it contains something I can use to make millions..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 I know it's frowned upon (but so was masturbation once upon a time) but I'm claiming FIRST F**KING DIBBS on any laptop with a serial port and USB. Martin - I think that's pretty much all of them apart from the Toshiba T2130CT/520 which doesn't have USB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Role play time: You are a salesman and I'm a new customer. You want to impress me with your best product. Which one of the five would you try to sell me? ..and then I'll buy it. 5 litre bottle of Toyota 4life coolant (unopened), some cash and beer. Hows that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 I'd probably pimp the Dell Inspiron 3500 - it's not as fast or sexy as the T20 but that one has more 'issues' (that could be easy fixes) - the Dell offers a complete package. One thing I didn't mention is that all the machines will be flattened prior to collection / shipping - I'm not planning to provide any with an operating system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 One thing I didn't mention is that all the machines will be flattened prior to collection / shipping - I'm not planning to provide any with an operating system. I should be able to provide a copy of an OS on CD though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 Martin, if you want to have a look over the collection we can probably sort something out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Zoe wants one, needs to be a pretty good screen but don't want to risk having dodgy PSUs and stuff! Maybe the Tosh Satellite? She said £40 if you send it to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Martin, if you want to have a look over the collection we can probably sort something out This weekend good for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 Zoe wants one, needs to be a pretty good screen but don't want to risk having dodgy PSUs and stuff! Maybe the Tosh Satellite? She said £40 if you send it to us. If you are happy with that I'm happy, it'll cost a bit to post no doubt but I should be left with some beer money You have a deal, I'm in a bargain mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 This weekend good for you? Aye I don't have much on, the missus has her Mum stopping - do you need any trackday tyres too? I'm doing a special on those as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 If you are happy with that I'm happy, it'll cost a bit to post no doubt but I should be left with some beer money You have a deal, I'm in a bargain mood. Cool! If you could find out about postage and PM me or summat - we'll get something arranged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 Cool! If you could find out about postage and PM me or summat - we'll get something arranged. Will do, it might be Friday before I can get it weighed and priced up but I'll keep you posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 14, 2006 Author Share Posted May 14, 2006 Toshiba Satellite 4060XCDT - **** SOLD **** I'm still waiting for silly offers on the others..... Martin, are you still interested in the Dell as a few people have asked about this one now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Sorry Michael, should have let you know. I'm going to have to pass. Bit strapped for cash for a bit. No change there then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 14, 2006 Author Share Posted May 14, 2006 Sorry Michael, should have let you know. I'm going to have to pass. Bit strapped for cash for a bit. No change there then. You have PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 *in a pantomine stlyee* Oh no, I don't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Michael, a mate wants a basic one for using as a word processor, at meetings to type notes up as he goes, basic will do, any idea's. Will collect at Squires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 14, 2006 Author Share Posted May 14, 2006 *in a pantomine stlyee* Oh no, I don't! Oh yes you do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 He's behind you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 He's behind you! Nah, all that's behind me is regret and failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Nah, all that's behind me is regret and failure. Profound. When is your book out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 14, 2006 Author Share Posted May 14, 2006 Michael, a mate wants a basic one for using as a word processor, at meetings to type notes up as he goes, basic will do, any idea's. Will collect at Squires. The Compaq Armada 7800 would probably do the trick - the power thing is probably an easy fix. Make me a silly offer and it's yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 The Compaq Armada 7800 would probably do the trick - the power thing is probably an easy fix. Make me a silly offer and it's yours I could slap RedM just for the sake of it.... Or supply a bottle of Jagermeister, that'll get anybody silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I could slap RedM just for the sake of it.... Do it. Normally have to pay for that kind of treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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