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#311646 4-Feb-2024 14:54

I'm in the market for a small laptop (around 12 inch screen) to use mainly for email so no high specs needed. I just want something not too bulky that I can comfortably use in bed. I would like to be able to put my current SanDisk in it from a broken Acer Aspire. I don't want to spend too much on this but if you have an old laptop you don't need anymore, maybe with a missing drive, I might be interested.

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#3190351 4-Feb-2024 15:10

I would like to be able to put my current SanDisk in it from a broken Acer Aspire.

You probably need to specify whether this is a 2.5" SATA drive, mSATA drive, M.2 SATA drive, or M.2 PCIe/NVMe drive.

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#3190412 4-Feb-2024 15:54

SomeoneSomewhere:

I would like to be able to put my current SanDisk in it from a broken Acer Aspire.

You probably need to specify whether this is a 2.5" SATA drive, mSATA drive, M.2 SATA drive, or M.2 PCIe/NVMe drive.

Don't know, don't care. If it doesn't fit I will just use a hammer on it.

It is a standard Sata 2.5" 120 GB drive. Nothing fancy.

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#3190463 4-Feb-2024 16:29

Why not look at something like a Chromebook? May be perfect for you.

I know it won't take the 120gb drive but you could always grab stuff you care about the most from it.

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#3190467 4-Feb-2024 16:41

michaelmurfy:

Why not look at something like a Chromebook? May be perfect for you.

I know it won't take the 120gb drive but you could always grab stuff you care about the most from it.

I thought about that and haven't ruled it out, but I have an emotional objection to the cloud. I want actual physical possession of my data, even if it is only emails. I will wait and see what comes up (if anything).

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#3190477 4-Feb-2024 17:20

I’ve considered picking up one of the portege off lease laptops from pbtech, I’m not sure if they’re still as cool as they were in the ‘90’s but seem to be decent value especially if you like the smaller laptops

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/search?sf=Portege&search_type=

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#3190480 4-Feb-2024 17:34

dylanp: I’ve considered picking up one of the portege off lease laptops from pbtech, I’m not sure if they’re still as cool as they were in the ‘90’s but seem to be decent value especially if you like the smaller laptops

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/search?sf=Portege&search_type=

Thanks that would do it very well , but probably too much for the use case. I have had Toshiba in the past and they are solid though unexciting machines. Just what I want, but I will wait and see if anything else turns up. Thanks again for the tip.

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#3190490 4-Feb-2024 18:45

I got work to get me a Chromebook to evaluate for remote support.

This one - ~$350

They are actually really good.

Ideally, you want an internet connection - but then - you probably will have one anyway if you want email and web browsing.

They have great battery life and around 11" screen by default.

They boot fast, dont need an antivirus and are pretty robust.

Much lighter than a comparable windows laptop.

They are also much cheaper than a Windows laptop.

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#3190497 4-Feb-2024 19:19

@Rikkitic

I would honestly stay away from Chromebooks, you'll ultimately find Chromebooks are no laptop substitute.

A tidy 2nd hand Lenovo Thinkpad X1, X2 (12"), notebook would blow away any new Chromebook for half the cost.

I may even have a spare Thinkpad T470.

For example:

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#3190774 5-Feb-2024 09:25

Rikkitic:

I thought about that and haven't ruled it out, but I have an emotional objection to the cloud. I want actual physical possession of my data, even if it is only emails. I will wait and see what comes up (if anything).

Unless you're running an email server on your own hardware, aren't all your emails in the cloud (even if you have local synced copies)?

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#3190840 5-Feb-2024 10:13

I have local copies. Not sure if they are syncd (not logged in to anything) and don't really care. I just want to have them on my computer.

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#3191024 5-Feb-2024 13:49

Where in the country are you? I think I have an old e7240 somewhere that was a kids BYOD device...

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#3191028 5-Feb-2024 13:53

fastmikey:

Where in the country are you? I think I have an old e7240 somewhere that was a kids BYOD device...

That sounds interesting. I am in rural Hastings but would pay for shipping. How much do you want?

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#3191032 5-Feb-2024 13:59

Let me go home and find it - make sure it still works :)

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#3191041 5-Feb-2024 14:43

robjg63:

I got work to get me a Chromebook to evaluate for remote support.

This one - ~$350

They are actually really good.

Ideally, you want an internet connection - but then - you probably will have one anyway if you want email and web browsing.

They have great battery life and around 11" screen by default.

They boot fast, dont need an antivirus and are pretty robust.

Much lighter than a comparable windows laptop.

They are also much cheaper than a Windows laptop.

Agree with that. This is my main machine at home

https://au.pcmag.com/laptops/97098/acer-chromebook-spin-714

Long battery life, stylus support (embedded stylus), works fine with Offfice 365 and runs Linux. Only use my PC for Adobe Premier video editing now.

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#3192096 7-Feb-2024 19:41

lchiu7:

robjg63:

I got work to get me a Chromebook to evaluate for remote support.

This one - ~$350

They are actually really good.

Ideally, you want an internet connection - but then - you probably will have one anyway if you want email and web browsing.

They have great battery life and around 11" screen by default.

They boot fast, dont need an antivirus and are pretty robust.

Much lighter than a comparable windows laptop.

They are also much cheaper than a Windows laptop.

Agree with that. This is my main machine at home

https://au.pcmag.com/laptops/97098/acer-chromebook-spin-714

Long battery life, stylus support (embedded stylus), works fine with Offfice 365 and runs Linux. Only use my PC for Adobe Premier video editing now.

Comparing Chromebooks to notebooks/laptops is Apples and Oranges.

The lower cost reflects the lower specs, Chromebook 11 comes with 1366x768 display, 4GB RAM and Celeron dual core, and would struggle to perform all but the most basic tasks.

Chromebooks also run Chrome OS which limits functionality vs Windows.

If you need bigger than 11", then in my opinion just buy an HP/Lenovo 13"/14" ex lease corporate grade notebook with touchscreen option, (if you need touchscreen).

Thinkpad T4 "S" series notebooks are light, well constructed, well spec'd with i5/i7 and at least 8GB RAM, SIM Card slot, additional M.2 bay, FHD with touchscreen option, and long battery life (~+8rs or more).

These business machines are comparable in price to a new Chromebook.