I openly admit to not being a technological wizard. Thus, I need some constructive input.
I have been working to keep my old Toshiba A305-S6905 going, but am fighting a losing battle because the machine is really showing its age with a multitude of problems.
Given that plus the fact that I am still running Microsoft Vista (I know,)I have to admit it is time to retire it.
Prior to my retirement in 2015, I ordered a brand new Toshiba laptop. Lesson learned, never buy a computer without being able to put ones hands on it. I hate the machine. Besides, Mrs. Tdbo who was having a case of red rump over her lap top snatched it up.
I have done a couple of focus groups and have $200. in gift cards. For my purposes (web surfing, some light WP,) I would like to buy a refurbished laptop close to that price point.
I have found the following locally: This machine:
http://www.microcenter.com/product/475937/Latitude_E6430_14_Laptop_Computer_Refurbished_-_Black
I can purchase this machine for $240. locally:
https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Processor-...430+refurbished
As happy as I have been with the Toshiba, I understand that not only aren't they what they used to be, but that they may exit the laptop business.
My only real requirement is that it have a fast processor, that is why I am looking at these two and looking at refurbished units.
I am open to other suggestions as well as long as they are not an HP. Thanks in advance.
I have been working to keep my old Toshiba A305-S6905 going, but am fighting a losing battle because the machine is really showing its age with a multitude of problems.
Given that plus the fact that I am still running Microsoft Vista (I know,)I have to admit it is time to retire it.
Prior to my retirement in 2015, I ordered a brand new Toshiba laptop. Lesson learned, never buy a computer without being able to put ones hands on it. I hate the machine. Besides, Mrs. Tdbo who was having a case of red rump over her lap top snatched it up.
I have done a couple of focus groups and have $200. in gift cards. For my purposes (web surfing, some light WP,) I would like to buy a refurbished laptop close to that price point.
I have found the following locally: This machine:
http://www.microcenter.com/product/475937/Latitude_E6430_14_Laptop_Computer_Refurbished_-_Black
I can purchase this machine for $240. locally:
https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Processor-...430+refurbished
As happy as I have been with the Toshiba, I understand that not only aren't they what they used to be, but that they may exit the laptop business.
My only real requirement is that it have a fast processor, that is why I am looking at these two and looking at refurbished units.
I am open to other suggestions as well as long as they are not an HP. Thanks in advance.