Also, isn't the tax-free weekend coming up soon? I think that the first weekend in August is supposed to be tax-free for school supplies, computers, and clothes. Don't know for sure, though. Can anyone confirm this? purple Carol Shahriary <shah11@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: - My rule on computers is to get the biggest, badest, fastest thing you can afford. I would get a new one if I were you. I got my son a used one and heard nothing but complaints from him. You should be able to get something nice for $500. Watch the ads. Best Buy usually does some incredible back to school offers but you have to be on their doorstep several hours before they open to get them. DS --- Brian and Sue Steele wrote: > Hello everybody! I need some advice. I'm in the > market for a laptop for school. I am looking for a > basic unit. I don't need all the bells and whistles > but have no clue where to start. Does anyone have > one and do you like it or not? If you have some > advice for me, please email me off list. > > I don't want to spend over $500. I don't mind > buying a used one either so give me some input if > you have one. I would greatly appreciate it. Have > a great week! > Sue Carol Strawberry "Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing." (William James) **************************************** For List Info or To make _ANY_ changes, including unsubscribing from this list, click -----> //www.freelists.org/list/geocaching Missouri Caches Scheduled to be Archived http://tinyurl.com/87cqw