[nmglug] where to pick up a low-end, possibly small desktop right now

[kevin lowrie]

In Albuquerque across from the University on Central. 2320 Central Ave SE,
87106
505-508-0012

Computer Shop by Percolate Solutions.

We have various Desktops with Linux Mint and Ubuntu loaded and ready to
roll starting @$100 which includes monitor,keyboard and mouse. Almost all
have at least 2G of RAM and can be upgraded if desired.

If you want to rent something I'm sure we can work with you.

regards,
~kevin


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On Sun, Jun 23, 2013 at 1:15 PM, Andrew Yoder <ayoder at unm.edu> wrote:

> I have Dell Latitude D510 that has 2GB of RAM I believe that I'd be
> willing to part with for a decent price. Contact me off list if you're
> interested.
>
> On 6/23/13 12:57 PM, "Nick Frost" <nickf at frostitute.com> wrote:
>
> >On 06/23/2013 10:23 AM, Mark Galassi wrote:
> >
> >> Amigos, today's "need hardware in a hurry" question is that I need to
> >> pick up a desktop PC for a friend who needs to run GNU/Linux for the
> >> next two months.  She just needs enough for simple desktop work (emacs,
> >> latex, web browser, ...)
> >
> >You could try calling Steve Ewers at El Dorado Computer Works at 466-1262
> >
> >http://www.eldoradocomputerworks.blogspot.com/
> >
> >some of my business clients have bought used PC's/HP laptops there (and
> >previously at Santa Fe Computer Works) with success.  Steve often has
> >used parts and computer systems on hand.
> >
> >Here's a $200 laptop on Craigslist.
> >http://santafe.craigslist.org/sys/3889546962.html
> >
> >Or a relatively new Dell Inspiron for $250
> >http://santafe.craigslist.org/sys/3873669310.html
> >
> >for $200 a D830 (looks like a D820 to me but difficult to tell)
> >http://santafe.craigslist.org/syd/3885752447.html
> >
> >$110 http://santafe.craigslist.org/sys/3846580247.html
> >
> >for retail used machines I'd say SF Computer Works or El Dorado Computer
> >Works.  For a new PC I'd say an Asus from Best Buy if you have to
> >purchase locally and don't want to go to Albuquerque (In and Out
> >Computers has a number of used computers for sale).  If a used Macintosh
> >then maybe Dot Foil LLC.
> >
> >New laptop from Best Buy
> >http://tinyurl.com/lbuanhg
> >
> >The best option would be to purchase something to meet the specific
> >requirements on-line and have it shipped rather than do the impulse
> >purchase here locally.  Or you could build one on the cheap
> >http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856101142
> >
> >-N
> >
> >
> >>
> >> My guess is that any not-too-ancient vintage PC will do.
> >>
> >> As I see it my options are:
> >>
> >> * hope that someone says "dude, I have a box I'm not going to use for a
> >>   few months; it's not too noisy"
> >>
> >> * hope that someone says "dude, I'm selling an old box"
> >>
> >> * walk in to a store and see if I can get something tiny
> >>
> >> So my question is: what stores in town would you walk in to to buy
> >> today's cheapest new-or-used-or-refurbished-or-whatever desktop?
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