# WhichTB: Cheap Laptop

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**Created:** [January 21, 2008, 9:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whichtb-cheap-laptop/42193 "2008-01-21T09:23:53Z")\
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> [@jrod0187](#):
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> I have a gateway I got for free from the V.A, DO NOT BUY A GATEWAY. Garbage

Good to hear because that was the other cheapy that I was going to fall back on.

Ended up getting the Toshiba, had 2GB installed right off the bat. After NYS state taxes and peace of mind of getting everything installed at the store the “cheap” was gone, but still a slightly better deal than any other system offering 2GB. So in the end it is a toss up. :shrug:

Now it is a matter of getting all the pre-loaded crap off.

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