Laptops
If you need a computer for your home and enjoy the freedom and portability that a laptop gives you, but you can’t afford a new one, consider searching one of the many sources online for a used notebook computer. Often, decent used laptops are available that work just as well as new ones, but at a fraction of the price.

One great source for used laptop computers is an auction site. At any given time, sites like Ebay and Yahoo have a multitude of auctions running for cheap notebooks, which you can find by searching for the brand in which you are interested from the home page. Just place your best bid on the one you’re interested in the most and hope for the best. Hopefully, your bid will be accepted and you will have your new (to you, at least) laptop shipped to your home.

Another source for discount laptops is a classifieds website such as Craigslist. The advantage to buying a cheap laptop computer from a site like this is that the postings on your particular version of the site are local to you. This means you can just drive over to the person’s house and see for yourself if the laptop works well, and if you like it or not. You also can save a lot of money for shipping, since notebook computers are not cheap items to ship, due to their weight and value. And since you are picking it up, you are assured that it will arrive to your house safely, and won’t be damaged in transit (unless you get into an accident on the way back home).

To determine which brand of laptop is the best and holds up well over time, consult a website or publication like Consumer Reports, or CNet. Sites like these will have laptop ratings and reviews, and can tell you which brands are the most durable, which will help you decide what kind of laptop to buy, since you are not buying it new. For Buyers please check laptop leasing packages and guide.

So if you really want a laptop but don’t want to pay full price, you can find a used one at an online auction site, or on an online classifieds site. Just remember the old adage of “buyer beware”, as there are no guarantees when buying used items from private parties.