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To: Mark Oliver who wrote (931)	9/28/1998 12:22:00 PM
From: Gottfried	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2025

Mark, I have no advice but did see a site where IBM sells refurbished laptops. That might give you an idea on pricing of used machines. refurbishedpcs.financing.ibm.com GM

To: Mark Oliver who wrote (931)	9/28/1998 12:49:00 PM
From: Yogi - Paul	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2025

Mark, Will give you a good idea on current price for a used 133 laptop. search.ebay.com Check other aftermarket auction sites for more through idea. Buy now or later? Face it, you will never have "the latest and greatest" for long. Put your head down and buy it. A dozen roses, a diamond necklace, and dinner at Chez Chic will help your wife's acceptance. Me? Just squeezed the trigger on a new Dell 450 desktop. Feel like a 10 year old waiting for Santa to come <g>. Yogi

To: Mark Oliver who wrote (931)	9/29/1998 2:59:00 PM
From: Stitch	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2025

Mark, Buy man buy. You deserve it. (PS I love mine) <<The machine is just raging fast, but do I need it? >> Yes. <<If I get a new machine, what do I do with the old one? >> Keep it and use it as a back up. Give it to a school and take an inflated write off. Give it to your wife after installing some kool card making software (like Print Shop) or a recipe organizer, or a stock car racing game (depending on her tastes). This serves a dula purpose by the way. Eases the support for the decision to buy and gets rid of the old device. <<1)What is the market for used laptops? 2)How much do you think it's worth? 3)Does the software you leave on it give extra value? 4)How do you find a buyer? 5)Do I stand to loose everything waiting a year?>> 1)Zilch 2)Nada 3)Nyet 4)Sell it for 5 bucks and you got one right here.<G> 5)Is this a kharma question? <<6)Am I right in thinking now is a time to buy? 7)How do I convince my wife?>> 6)Yup...great time to buy. (Maybe wait for Xmas specials????) 7) What...is Dear Abby on this thread????? best, Stitch

To: Mark Oliver who wrote (931)	9/29/1998 4:26:00 PM
From: Pierre-X	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 2025

It's simple. Sketch out an estimate of the time and aggravation the slow machine is costing you. Add in the capabilities that you would have at your disposal with the new machine that you haven't got now. This total is the opportunity cost of NOT buying the fast machine. If the opportunity cost is significantly greater than the dollar cost of the new machine ... 'nuf said. If the opportunity cost is about the same, then it's a tough decision. If the opportunity cost is less ... 'nuf said. One other thing -- I think it's important for a PC sector investor to have firsthand knowledge of the latest iron. That aspect alone justifies a yearly upgrade.