Out with the Old, In with the New

jessewilliams56 · Oct 5, 2021

My brother in law's mother was looking for a Computer, so she bought the HP Pavilion x360 15 Convertible Laptop from me. But I did buy more Memory for it which will max it out to 16 GB. On the other hand, I just bought me a new HP Pavilion 15 Notebook that is Windows 11 compatible. After the Memory comes in and get installed is when I will give the old computer to her. I have tried selling on Facebook numerous times, and scammers love to get in the way. So I might as well sell or give computers to my family. I sold the HP 255 G7 to my cousin as she was looking for a computer to take back and forth to work with her as she is a Legal Assistant out of Birmingham, Alabama.

The-Hive · Oct 21, 2021

I would never buy or sell on Facebook, as you said with scammers it is all too risky. here in the UK second hand laptops are really expensive for quite low spec machines in comparison to new.

Bree · Oct 21, 2021

The-Hive said:
here in the UK second hand laptops are really expensive for quite low spec machines in comparison to new

Here in the UK I like get my second hand laptops from Cash Converters' online store.

Hazel123 · Oct 21, 2021

I use eBay for selling computers :). You have to be 100% honest and accurate with descriptions and details and have photos to show condition but people appreciate that and you’re less likely to have someone complaining afterwards. I have 100% positive feedback on eBay so my stuff sells with people feeling confident.

BunnyJ · Oct 21, 2021

I would never buy PC gear on Ebay either..

The-Hive · Oct 21, 2021

Bree said:
Here in the UK I like get my second hand laptops from Cash Converters' online store.

Never seem one with high enough specs in our local sore, never tried online. but our store is expensive. I did buy an Alienware graphic amplifier from Cex online it was cheap and vgc.

The-Hive · Oct 21, 2021

BunnyJ said:
I would never buy PC gear on Ebay either..

If ever I buy a computer , it's always new nearly always the same with other pc bits.

BunnyJ · Oct 21, 2021

The-Hive said:
If ever I buy a computer , it's always new nearly always the same with other pc bits.

Or from a local shop that I can go back to and have it serviced if needed.

Hazel123 · Oct 21, 2021

BunnyJ said:
I would never buy PC gear on Ebay either..

It’s good for old stuff :) All our laptops have come from eBay - tedious finding something good though.

Hazel123 · Oct 21, 2021

jessewilliams56 said:
My brother in law's mother was looking for a Computer, so she bought the HP Pavilion x360 15 Convertible Laptop from me. But I did buy more Memory for it which will max it out to 16 GB. On the other hand, I just bought me a new HP Pavilion 15 Notebook that is Windows 11 compatible. After the Memory comes in and get installed is when I will give the old computer to her. I have tried selling on Facebook numerous times, and scammers love to get in the way. So I might as well sell or give computers to my family. I sold the HP 255 G7 to my cousin as she was looking for a computer to take back and forth to work with her as she is a Legal Assistant out of Birmingham, Alabama.

How are you enjoying the HP pavilion?

Bree · Oct 21, 2021

The-Hive said:
Never seem one with high enough specs in our local store, never tried online.

You should try online, the site is searchable. Took a few seconds and a search for '32GB 10th gen' to find this Dell Lattitude 5510, for example.

Dell Intel Core i7 10Th Gen/32GB Ram/1TB SSD/Win 10 Lattitude 5510 Intel Core i7 32GB 1TB SSD Silver | 019500154262 | Cash Converters

CONDITION: - Good Condition KEY FEATURES: 15.5 Inch Screen - Intel Core i7 10th Gen - 32GB RAM - 1TB SSD - Windows 10 - Including Charger - HDMI Port - Web camera POSTAGE: - Dispatched within 24 hours. (Monday - Friday)

www.cashconverters.co.uk

User1234 · Oct 21, 2021

I bought my first proper build from Ebay, it was split new though as it had just been sitting for a while. Had no issues at all with it, However, Id probably only do it myself now or my mate at a trusted local.
Im sure there are good deals and genuine people out there...its just not worth the hassle finding them. For me anyway.
Laptops were always pricey in the UK, although i thought laptops being more expensive with lesser specs than a PC for more money was the norm.

BunnyJ · Oct 21, 2021

I got my first 'proper' PC from a local shop that did a custom build for me. Then when I had to get a new one I got it from another local shop. Personally I just like to use local shops when buying gear. I can always take it back and check it out before I take it home. Plus the PC doesn't have to ride the buckboard express to get to me.

The-Hive · Oct 21, 2021

My fist pc I can remember was an Opus bought from a company online. back in the days when memory was dear at 4gb for £100

BunnyJ · Oct 21, 2021

The-Hive said:
My fist pc I can remember was an Opus bought from a company online. back in the days when memory was dear at 4gb for £100

My first was purchased from an online company.,. Gateway 2000, moo cow boxes. LOL

jessewilliams56 · Oct 21, 2021

Hazel123 said:
How are you enjoying the HP pavilion?

I sold the Pavilion to my brother in law's mother, Susan. After fixing it, so far no issues coming from her with it. I now have an HP 15 notebook with an AMD RYZEN 3 CPU. My other computer I also got new is a Lenovo Ideacentre Desktop. You can see the specs in my specs listed below if the Lenovo and the new HP 15 notebook. Both the new HP and Lenovo desktop are brand new.

TraderGary · Oct 21, 2021

The-Hive said:
My fist pc I can remember was an Opus bought from a company online. back in the days when memory was dear at 4gb for £100

My first PC was the original IBM PC purchased in 1981.
I've been at this for a while.
I'm old.

TigerTom · Oct 21, 2021

What the OP will tell us, he is one of the first to fall for MS and buy new HW for W11 (no offense intended!).

The-Hive · Oct 21, 2021

TraderGary said:
My first PC was the original IBM PC purchased in 1981.
I've been at this for a while.
I'm old.

I had a few old computers before my first pc, namely the Amstrad 6128 with 3" disks and a cassette drive :ROFLMAO:

TraderGary · Oct 21, 2021

The-Hive said:
I had a few old computers before my first pc, namely the Amstrad 6128 with 3" disks and a cassette drive

Now there's a collector's item! Do you still have it?

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