Renting a laptop?

[zuggie]

Please move this thread if it's not in the right place, I apologize in advance.
Anybody heard of renting a laptop? What do I need to do that? Is it a good idea?

[eiad77]

How long do you need it for?

I'd suggest either buying a cheap used laptop or if you don't have any ethical concerns about doing so, buying a new one and then returning it.

[zuggie]

I need it for two weeks until I get a paycheck, I'm really low on funds at the moment.

[wilsonlam97]

Do not rent. MDG scammed so many people this way.

Just don't use a laptop if you can't afford it. Don't screw yourself with financing either. Just wait. Renting a laptop is a stupid idea IMHO.

[DavidY]

Get a refurb laptop for under $300-$350 or get a netbook...probably $200 or cheaper. If you are too poor for either, walk away...or borrow a friend's laptop.

Dave

[squalleonahar]

well, there are many options you can chose:
buy a cheap, secondhand one
get a new one with Down payment and pay like $20 a month (FS, BB and Alienwre does this.)
i dont recommend renting because your information using on that computer might be recovered event if u deleted it.

[kocoman]

I think (Toronto) Public library has Laptop rentals..

[zuggie]

I think (Toronto) Public library has Laptop rentals..

Thanks everybody, especially SQUALLEONAHAR for good point.
I live in GVA, anybody knows is there a laptop rental from a non-university library? Thanks KOCOMAN, too, I never heard of that.

[DavidY]

Google is your friend.

2 weeks start at $79. 1 month starts at $99.

http://www.downtowncomputer.bc.ca/-rental-prices

See if you can pick up a used one for around $100 from CL or Kijiji.

Dave

[zuggie]

Google is your friend.

2 weeks start at $79. 1 month starts at $99.

http://www.downtowncomputer.bc.ca/-rental-prices

See if you can pick up a used one for around $100 from CL or Kijiji.

Dave

Yes, that's what I was asking about.
And Dave, can you please tell me- is it safe to buy from CL? I am new here and kinda scared of that..

[DavidY]

Yes, that's what I was asking about.
And Dave, can you please tell me- is it safe to buy from CL? I am new here and kinda scared of that..

There are other RFD members who can give you better advice on how to buy items from CL and Kijiji. I don't usually buy used items. Awhile ago, I did try to sell a set of used winter tires....only got one nibble, but I later sold the tires with the vehicle.

Dave

[WildWolf]

Renting a Laptop. Go to the Library, don't rent. Although the Library does stink for their computer usage, I once needed to use the computer briefly to access something. I didn't realize it was a 12-step process (exaggeration), and I needed a library card, like hell I'll get one of those again, even if I'm living out of a shoe box.

[xalex0]

is it safe to buy from CL? I am new here and kinda scared of that..

Test before you buy. You get what you see. Also it wouldn't hurt to ask whether it's possible to return it if you do find problems shortly after.