This is the notebook I might get, Compaq Armada 4220T Notebook Internet Ready 266MHz Intel Pentium MMX Processor 64 MB RAM 3.9 GB Hard Drive 20X CD-ROM 56K Modem 1.44MB Floppy Sound And Video 12.1 Inch Active Matrix Display Microsoft Windows 98SE Grade A Condition 30 Day Depot Warranty Is it worth getting for internet use, Clutchcity Chat, and Roms/Emu's? It's only like $200 so I am happy.
try to upgrade the HD and RAM and I don't think it would be a problem for surfing... ROMS/EMU's are those online games or something?? Since the laptop is a plain Pentium (correct, not a P2?) you may need to check on particular games minimum requirements... happy mobile surfing!
Here's the specs, Manufacturer Compaq Model Armada 4220T Processor Intel Pentium Processor Speed 266MHz Memory Installed 64MB Hard Drive 3.91GB Display Size/Type 12.1" Active Matrix CD-ROM or DVD External 20x CD-ROM Drive Floppy Internal 1.44MB Floppy Drive Modem 56K Network Card Optional Upgrade Available Pointing Device Touch Pad Video Card 2MB VRAM Armada 1700 Sound Card ESS ES1878 Ports Serial, Parallel, Mouse, Keyboard, Speaker Operating System MicroSoft Windows 98 Second Edition PCMCIA Slots Two Type II or One Type III Product Includes Battery, Media, AC Adapter, License
upgrade the RAM to 192 or 256mb . you can upgrade the HD but it will be expensive (an external solution would be cheaper) you need more video ram (well you dont' if you aren't playing games) 2 mb is kind of skimpy.
Well forget about the upgrades unless it is $100, because for $700 you can get a kick ass toshiba on buy.com with a 14.1 tft screen and 400mhz processor.
If you just want it for internet/email and basic apps, that will be plenty - great value too! Just yesterday, I bought a router and set up my old laptop as a "kitchen" internet terminal and it seems to work OK. It is only a P166Mhz, 32M Ram with Windows 95. One of the more important things is the battery - is it new or reconditioned? If the battery is no good, you might as well call it a desktop with a small screen and keyboard (Which is what mine is) If the battery is good, you can go wireless, which would be very cool!
forreal looking for a cheap GOOD laptop [for Web and Word . . not much else[] and a cheap GOOD computer too [Have a 30 Gig drive at home] Rocket River
