Second-Hand Dell Latitude Laptop: 103 Quid on eBay

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A user shares their experience purchasing a second-hand Dell Latitude laptop from eBay for £103, highlighting its suitability for internet browsing and wireless networking capabilities. They mention that a friend, Kia, helped set up their network, allowing file access from their desktop. The conversation touches on the value of older laptops for basic tasks, with another user recalling a previous purchase of a similar model that they later resold. Concerns are raised about potential issues with eBay purchases, including spyware, with a warning against students buying computers from the platform due to possible risks. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the practicality of second-hand laptops for casual use while cautioning about the potential pitfalls of buying online.
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Well it is second hand from E Bay, It is so cool being able to sit by the fire
and be on the internet, It is a Dell Latitude and cost me 103 quid, not sure if
that is good or not but it was the cheapest i could find.
 
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Well it is second hand, but that is a pretty good deal, especially if one is mostly using it to browse the internet. Does it have wireless networking capability?
 
Astronuc said:
Well it is second hand, but that is a pretty good deal, especially if one is mostly using it to browse the internet. Does it have wireless networking capability?
Hi Astro, yes Kia has just set that all up, i can pull files from my desk top
and all sorts of stuff.
 
It doesn't dot your i's, nor cross your t's, though. Just mentioning it.
 
I guess it will not make my spelling any better either :smile:
 
Unpanicked and unruffled by my devious lie..:frown:
I must do better next time.
 
wolram said:
Hi Astro, yes Kia has just set that all up, i can pull files from my desk top and all sorts of stuff.
Yey Wolram. Cool! Yes, Kia did mention that she was setting something up, just before you arrived back in PF. :approve:
 
Astronuc said:
Yey Wolram. Cool! Yes, Kia did mention that she was setting something up, just before you arrived back in PF. :approve:

That is all her own stuff she was referring to, she has a room full of servers
and computers, it is like walking into the control room of NASA when you enter her computer room.
It only took her a couple of hours to set my little net work up, such a brainy
girl, i just do not know where she gets it from.
 
I also bought a Latitude from eBay about a year ago. I've since then resold it but it was a nice laptop for everyday use. I installed XP at first but then later put on 2000 Pro. It's an older laptop but no use in spending $1000 for a brand new one if you'd just like to enjoy wireless networking!
 
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i had recently bought a labtop from ebay, 300+ for Dell latitude pentium III 1000Mhz processor etc...when I got it, it was loaded with spyware, or perhaps intentionally rigged with it, I won't mention the name of the company at this time, perhaps later. If you're a student, don't buy computers from ebay.
 

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