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WTB: Palmtop

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As said in the title, I want to buy a laptop or palmtop. My budget is currently about $150, but I plan on selling some stuff on ebay soon, so my budget should increase in a couple weeks. I'm watching a few ebay auctions, so if you have something you'd sell for a bit over $150, contact me ASAP.

In a laptop, I'm looking for a 10" or smaller screen (touchscreen is a plus). Processor should be at least 1GHz (I would settle for a 900MHz Celeron EEE). At least 512MB of RAM, upgradeable to 1GB+. Hard drive size doesn't matter a whole lot. Battery must last at least 30 minutes while under load (wifi on, playing videos, etc). Doesn't have to come with wifi if it has a PC card slot, but it would be nice. Disc drive would be nice, but not necessary. If RAM and/or HDD are not included, I may still want it. None of the specs I want are set in stone, but I would like to stay as close as possible. A 12" screen would be ok if its a tablet.

In a palmtop, I pretty much only want an HP Jornada 720 or 728. I may consider a NEC MobilePro 900c. A wireless card is a plus, I don't care if it comes with a CF card.
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Re: WTB: Laptop or Palmtop

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You might wanna change the title to "netbook" instead of laptop. I don't think you're gonna find any full Laptops with a 10" screen, or for under $150.
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Re: WTB: Laptop or Palmtop

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i have a nokia n810, that i might sell, for about 150. its in pretty good condition, but the screen has some big scrathces on it. they arent really noticeable when the screen is on, though. :wink:
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Re: WTB: Laptop or Palmtop

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smitty wrote:You might wanna change the title to "netbook" instead of laptop. I don't think you're gonna find any full Laptops with a 10" screen, or for under $150.
There are a few that could fit my requirements, such as some P3 Panasonic Toughbooks and Fujitsu Lifebooks.
samjc3 wrote:i have a nokia n810, that i might sell, for about 150. its in pretty good condition, but the screen has some big scrathces on it. they arent really noticeable when the screen is on, though. :wink:
No thanks. I had a n800, liked it, but it just seemed so half done. Its a great concept, but no one has made something that quite cuts it.

I edited the first post. I bought some stuff, so I'm low on cash (job(s) almost guaranteed soon, though :mrgreen: ). I'm going to save a bit for a laptop, so I can get something that isn't already obsolete. I'm still interested in a palmtop, though.
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Re: WTB: Palmtop

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I don't think you're gonna find any full Laptops with a 10" screen, or for under $150.
Fujitsu lifebook B2610-2630 with some searching. great computers too :D
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Re: WTB: Palmtop

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I have an HP Jornada 720 in good shape, I think I can locate the wireless card as well, comes with the docking station but no stylus or pc cable. Make me an offer!! I should be able to get pics if you need them. Here you go:

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