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Mini PCs are available on Amazon for $180. On Craigslist near me I just saw a laptop for $45, and dozens in the $150-225 range. These all seem like pretty cost
by al_borland 1y ago
Mini PCs are available on Amazon for $180. On Craigslist near me I just saw a laptop for $45, and dozens in the $150-225 range.
These all seem like pretty cost effective options. It’s certainly much cheaper than when I was a kid.
- JohnFen 1y agoThose mini PCs are pretty great, actually. They're not the fastest machines in the world (at that price point), but they're plenty fast enough for most people, and fast enough that I use a few as servers. Also, if people are lucky enough to have an electronics recycler near them, I always recommend buying refurbished machines there. The prices are great and (at least with the one near me) they come with a warranty.
- WorldPeas 1y agoyou overestimate the liquidity of someone in a very rural area.
- al_borland 1y agoThey weren't any cheaper in the past, and this isn't an ongoing expense. Save up, $10/month for 5 months, and get a used laptop that will likely last for years. If someone can't afford that, then it simply isn't a priority for them, which is fine. The bigger issue for someone in a very rural area is getting internet access. That will be a bigger issue and expense than the computer. Over time, internet is likely a bigger expense for everyone than the computers they use to access it.