Should I buy a cheap lap top from eBay?

[v-unit]

I didn't know where to post this, I pretty much lost all credibility in the Off The Court Lounge so I thought this would be the best place to post.

I decided that I wanted my own lap top and I have been saving money for one for a while. I checked online on eBay, and some eBay stores offer seemingly good lap tops from 200-500 dollars, new.

Is this worth it? Any reason I shouldn't do this? Computer stats looks great, price is cheap, and I just want something to play music, surf the web etc.

Thanks

[Cannonball]

Originally Posted by v-unit

I didn't know where to post this, I pretty much lost all credibility in the Off The Court Lounge so I thought this would be the best place to post.

I decided that I wanted my own lap top and I have been saving money for one for a while. I checked online on eBay, and some eBay stores offer seemingly good lap tops from 200-500 dollars, new.

Is this worth it? Any reason I shouldn't do this? Computer stats looks great, price is cheap, and I just want something to play music, surf the web etc.

Thanks

You planning on taking it to college with you?

[v-unit]

Umm, I didn't think of that. I guess if I were to do that then I shouldn't buy a cheap one huh.

[Cannonball]

yeah thats what i was thinking. just save up til you get like 800-900 and you should be able to get a real nice one that will last 4 years...

[bigkingsfan]

You can get a better notebook from DELL for 400-500$... just all about timing.

[T.O.RAPS]

i wouldnt buy laptops off ebay unless its from a ebay store, cant trust people not to **** around with it or take out ram,hardrive, stuff like that before they ship it.

[Nets fan 93]

I got my laptop free

[Cannonball]

Originally Posted by T.O.RAPS

i wouldnt buy laptops off ebay unless its from a ebay store, cant trust people not to **** around with it or take out ram,hardrive, stuff like that before they ship it.

As long as they have good feedback you'll be fine.....

[XxNeXuSxX]

Originally Posted by T.O.RAPS

i wouldnt buy laptops off ebay unless its from a ebay store, cant trust people not to **** around with it or take out ram,hardrive, stuff like that before they ship it.

A simple look at system settings would show that the hd/ram is missing, and therefore you'd get a complete refund. It's really not as risky as people make it out to be. Just buy from someone with semi-high feedback (50+) with at leas 95% positive reviews.

[Nets fan 93]

ah, I just got another free laptop :) anyway check if it has good battery life

[Cannonball]

Originally Posted by Nets fan 93

ah, I just got another free laptop :) anyway check if it has good battery life

how?