[GTALUG] Used computers

[Evan Leibovitch]

It depends on intended use. If it's to run a specific Windows-specific app,
that will limits option. But if the intent is mainly browsing and web-based
stuff, and you're uncle isn't into geek, I strongly suggest a Chromebook.
Current tech, dead simple, inexpensive and (if you pick the right model)
soon able to run android apps.



On 31 May 2016 at 17:52, Daniel Villarreal <youcanlinux at gmail.com> wrote:

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> On 05/31/2016 08:36 AM, Tim Tisdall wrote:
> > Where's a good place to get a used computer for relatively cheap?
> > I have a uncle who's struggling with a fairly old machine (I'm not
> > sure what it is, but it has a CRT monitor) and I was hoping to
> > replace it with something slightly newer.  Maybe someone knows a
> > good spot to get off-lease computers?  What does UofT do with their
> > hand-me-downs?
>
> http://www.theworkingcentre.org/cr
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