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leftieNanner

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2. I got an HP at Costco last year

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Sun Apr 26, 2020, 09:25 PM

Apr 2020

I think it was around $350. It works just fine. But be aware that those machines are set in "S mode" which means you can only download Microsoft products. It will not allow you to use Google Chrome or Firefox. This can be fixed by a repair person. Good luck!

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I need a new laptop. I don't need fancy anything except maybe to watch TV sometimes [View all] Maraya1969 Apr 2020 OP

Given those light requirements I'd just look into a Chromebook (nt) mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #1

I looked at those but leftieNanner Apr 2020 #4

Where do you get that idea? Sure they do. Not typically a lot, but they have some ... mr_lebowski Apr 2020 #6

I am glad to know this leftieNanner Apr 2020 #9

I agree with Mr. L DonaldsRump Apr 2020 #7

That also means you are less likely to get viruses Bradshaw3 Apr 2020 #11

I got an HP at Costco last year leftieNanner Apr 2020 #2

S mode CloudWatcher Apr 2020 #14

Any gaming? Do you keep a lot of windows open at once and switch between many tasks? Renew Deal Apr 2020 #3

Check for some factory refurbished units. SeattleVet Apr 2020 #5

I agree with a previous poster...Chromebook...nt wcmagumba Apr 2020 #8

Consider a ChromeBook ... PBC_Democrat Apr 2020 #10

what is your budget? Are you open to refurbished? LuvLoogie Apr 2020 #12

Last Friday I thought I had to buy a new laptop..I have a Toshiba..must be asiliveandbreathe Apr 2020 #13

255% CloudWatcher Apr 2020 #18

May I laugh out loud..255% special?..as I sat next to a fire extinguisher.. asiliveandbreathe Apr 2020 #19

iPad? CloudWatcher Apr 2020 #15

I just got one a couple months ago, I think it was Best Buy captain queeg Apr 2020 #16

I have a refurbished Acer Chromebook. Purrfect. $174. Amazon. WheelWalker Apr 2020 #17

I sure like my iPad for that. MLAA Apr 2020 #20

Walmart (yes walmart!) I had yet another HP die on me and happened into a Walmart... TreasonousBastard Apr 2020 #21

Post removed Post removed Apr 2020 #22

I have a refurbished Dell Latitude Susan Calvin Apr 2020 #23

Another recommendation for the Chromebook. Elwood P Dowd Apr 2020 #24