I need a PC for the car that would be used mainly to type reports using Microshaft Word. DO NOT WANT TO SPEND MONEY ON A NEWE ONE. I'd also like it to have a Wifi card, even if it was a USB plug-in dongle. I'd also like to install a DVD in it so that I could watch movies, etc while on the road...

I have been looking at used and refurb laptops and found some used GoBooks on Egay. It would be nice to have a spill proof keyboard and something rugged enough that it could take a tumble into the floorboard if I had to stop suddenly. The lighted keyboard would also be a big plus.

Would this work for what I need? Specs below...I've also provided a link here if anyone needs a closer inspection. It looks like they might have a few of them for sale.

Once Again, Thanks for all your help!

Linky

Manufacturer: ITRONIX Mfg Item Number: IX250-850 Dealtree Lot Number: 1125060 Quantity Available: 1   Click images to enlarge Pictures Shown may be stock photos   Product Condition Notes (about this specific item): Overall Condition: Tested Working Cosmetic Condition: Some scratches and/or signs of use Testing Notes: This item is working. This item is not in the original box. The item has been tested and appears to be in good working order. NOTE: Memory: 128 MB Processor Type and Speed: 850 MHz Celeron CD-ROM Video/Graphics Card: Integrated Graphics Speakers: Built-In Sound Card: ESS Audio Modem: 56k Ethernet: 10/100 Port Pointing Device Type: Touchpad USB Ports: 1 USB Port Media Reader Slots: 1 PCMCIA Slot AC Adapter/Power Cord O/S Installed: Windows 2000 O/S Restore Partition Display Size (Inches Diagonal): 12.1 Hard Drive Capacity: 20 GB Items Included: Notebook Computer Battery AC Adapter AC Power Cord Windows Operating System Windows License Key Items NOT included: Windows Installation CD Application/Drivers CD Manuals

www.dell.com/content/segmenter.aspx?s=dfo

Don't know your price range, but there are some decent deals from the Dell outlet store.  Anywhere from canceled orders, to factory refurbs.  I think Dell kicks in a warranty with it--not sure.

My next laptop will be one of the previous ordered new laptops.


ETA:  Of course now the search function on Dell's site is broken until "16 Feb at 3:00 AM".  Isn't it the 23rd????

I appreciate the input, but I won't be buying anything from Michael Dell or Tim Leatherman anything soon. They both don't need my money for their left-wing agenda.