i was at the salvation army the other day and noticed they got some new(you know what i mean) computers. i booted some of them up and went into the bios. they ran at around 167, 200, 122, and 167. they were like 5 bucks each, do you guys even think theyd be worth buying?
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salvation army computers
- Thread starter lozaning
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A bit slow for even timeless units - they'd produce work, but very slowly. How about this: buy some, fix them up (virus scan/clean up the OS or/or add memory), and sell them to someone who really needs an Internet-only machine. Even if you sell them for say, $25, with some tech support (they may need some hand-holding), you're $20 ahead. Do this several times, and use the money to buy a dedicated folding machine.
Even if it's someone's left over slower folder (1ghz - 1.5ghz), it can produce useful regular work units, and it didn't cost you much. Plus you did a good deed for someone who needed an el-cheapo system. I know several people who could use such a machine.
Even if it's someone's left over slower folder (1ghz - 1.5ghz), it can produce useful regular work units, and it didn't cost you much. Plus you did a good deed for someone who needed an el-cheapo system. I know several people who could use such a machine.
Leadman584
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One of my buds at work found a very useful way to put these old rigs back into action. He goes to auctions and buys these antiques for 10 bucks or less each, often with an old 13" CRT included. Cleans them up, physically, and Software wise. Installs a bunch of free kiddie games on it, maybe open office, and sells them to parents of young children for 50 bucks. The little one's get they're hands on computers very young, and if oatmeal makes it into the cd tray, oh well.
ArionIscariot
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I'd leave the Salvation Army computers for people who really need 'em. Access to technology for the poor is a major problem in Western countries. Even if there were hundreds of them there you'd be better off putting that money into a modern clunker from dell or the like. 
