[RIKKI TIKKI]

Originally Posted by ddouglass

Rick, you need to check Dell in their Small Business section. They have Laptops that have the downgrade (upgrade?) to XP. You might want to hurry though before Windows 7 actually releases. They may not sell them after that.

Yea I Know, just waiting to get the best bang for the buck... You know - The Lightest - Fastest - Cheapest Laptop, that will handle all the upcoming features that Hoster will be unveiling...

Been developing a wish list, that would be compatable with the MTU recommendations, and my wants and needs... right now it's the finances, that don't allow the switching to a newer computer... but if I had problems with either of my two laptops tonight, I would be a little more decisive.

Dale, I'm curious what you think of refurbished computers, such as the ones offered by Tiger Direct sometimes... or those that are even a little cheaper yet, that are offered by outlets such as PacificGeek.com ? I realize that with Pacific Geek, that the condition usually dictates the price, and some of the trade-ins they receive were probably taken care of better than others, so it's potluck whether you get the good, the bad, or the ugly... Just wanted to hear your thoughts on refurbs... Or anybody else's that have been through the Refurbs as opposed to buying New!

Thanks!