ultralight decisions...

[sleepkyng]

i've got about $800 to spend on a laptop. (used or new is not an issue)

I don't want a laptop that weights more than 3 lbs.

what are my options?

cheers!

 

[TheJackal]

$800 is way to low.

i don't think they even come that cheap.

lightest thing you can get for that money is a ppc.

 

[HardD99]

wow good luck on that one.. wish i could help, better start saving....

 

[Darth Bagel]

You might be able to find an older X series for $800.

 

[sleepkyng]

I guess I should have stated that used is fine as well.

I've seen Actius mm20s going for $700, and Portege 2010 for $750.

I'll edit the OP.

 

[d1jey1]

keep checkin on dell coupon.. you might get 700m for good price.. dont' think it's gonna be below 800 though

 

[MinistrOfJustiz]

I don't want a laptop that weights more than 3 lbs.

what are my options?

Given your price range, I'd say your best option is to buy a used ultralight computer and remove the hard drive and battery. That should get you under three pounds.

You sure you don't mean 3 kilos? (~6.6 pounds?) That gives you a lot of leeway. You can even have a hard drive, processor, battery, and probably a discrete graphics solution in a computer that weighs that much!

Seriously, the only notebooks I know of under 3 pounds are really pricey. (Panasonic Toughbook eLite)