Re: [PLUG] Sources for a Microsoft tax free laptop

[TuskenTower <tuskentower@gmail.com>]

On 6/1/06, Pat Regan <thehead@patshead.com> wrote:
> jimjawn wrote:
> > Build one yourself.  That's what I did.  Depending on your budget and
> > your wishes, you can put together an even better laptop for less than
> > you'd pay for a compaq or gateway.
> >
> > I used ewiz.com and pretty much bought everything there for my
> > MSI-1032
> > <http://www.msicomputer.com/NB/product_spec.asp?model=MS-1032> and
> > I've never been happier.  Everything component is covered with at
> > least a one year warranty.
> >
> > Google for barebones laptops or check out pricegrabber.com.
> >
> > Jim
> >
>
> If you don't mind me asking, what does it end up costing to do this?  I
> found a barebones MSI-1032 for about $600.  I also found a bunch that
> are "fully loaded."  The fully loaded ones were too expensive.  They
> cost as much as I paid for my new Dell and I got dual core, a higher
> resolution screen, more memory, a 7200 RPM hard drive, and 3 year on
> site service.
>
> I understand not wanting to send any cash towards Microsoft, though.  I
> just can't see spending that much more money to do it.
>
> Pat

Apple hardware does not have an MS tax.  The hardware is expensive,
but worth it.  I recommend the $1299 MacBook or an old iBook.

HTH
Amul
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