Refurbished computer?

[esrice]

I need some help from the INGO computer guys.

I would like an inexpensive desktop computer for

• surfing the web (OK, mainly INGO )
• burning CD/DVDs
• light photo editing
• word processing

I won't be using it for gaming, video editing, using large programs, or storing large files. I already have peripherals, including a monitor.



My budget is $150 or less.


What refurbished computers would you recommend? What would you stay away from? Any good sites or stores I should be looking at?


Thanks for your help!

 

[Brandon]

I bought an HP desktop off of tigerdirect a couple years ago for right around that price point.

Hp/Lenovo would be the 2 I would stick with along with a google search of which ever models you narrow your selections to.

 

[historybuff]

There is a booth at the Emporium Market that has several "refurbished" computers at and below your price range. Can't vouch for the quality, but he has been there awhile. Might be worth a look.

 

[! twitty]

Idk about any refurbs but can tell you that you can get a new Google Chromebook for $250

 

[Bunnykid68]

Newegg.com - PCs & Laptops, Desktop PCs, Desktop PCs, $100 - $200

I have always had good luck with Newegg

 

[bobbittle]

Newegg.com - PCs & Laptops, Desktop PCs, Desktop PCs, $100 - $200

I have always had good luck with Newegg

+1

 

[miguel]

Craigslist.

 

[Magneto]

A friend of mine got a great deal on one at a pawn shop.

 

[SmileDocHill]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/non_firearms_related/281579-2_netbooks_laptops_150ea.html

 

[Hammer]

Evan, I have a Gateway GT 4022 that lost a driver and Microsoft does not support that anymore, there is no way to get it to run Windows. It was a running machine when I last used it. I had plans on loading Linux on it and using it as a home machine but ended up getting a MacBook Pro. If you want it, let me know and it is yours. It does have an Esata card installed as well if that makes a difference as well as upgraded 3gb RAM.

 

[esrice]

If you want it, let me know and it is yours.

Thanks for the very generous offer, but I'm so computer-stupid that I really need something plug-n-play.

 

[atvdave]

If your ever down in the Evansville area my son's old laptop is a HP dv6500 you can have.

I don't think the battery will hold a charge, so it needs to be plugged in when in uses.

 

[danielocean03]

Evan, there is a computer shop in Home Place (Carmel) off of 106th & College with some very reasonably priced refurbished computers that has been in business at least 5yrs.

 

[danielocean03]

Here it is: Carmel Computer Store

 

[thegunshow]

If you're near Valpo I'll give you one free, I own an IT company and have lots of them

 

[TTravis]

Go to Wal-Mart.com and search for Dell refurbished.

 

[Fordtough25]

I've got a desktop that I don't use anymore, great for goofing off on INGO. I would gift it to you but we are a few miles away. If you're going to be down around Clifty falls anytime soon holler at me.

 

[esrice]

I really appreciate all the advice and offers. INGOers are awesome.

I'll check into a few of these and report back. Thanks guys!

 

[upalot]

Check Computer Geeks, HP Compaq dc7600 Pentium 4 3.0GHz 2GB 80GB DVD Windows 7 HP dc7600 dc7600 Small Form Factor . You will find a couple that meet your needs.

 

[marv]

Check with Dell.com. I got a refurb from them a couple-three yrs ago.