Ask HN purchasing a new laptop.

[levicampbell]

Around the 16th or so, my laptop quit booting, and while it's being looked at by my best friend, I’m looking for a new laptop. I have two problems that will make affording a new laptop hard;

1. I take home around $670 a month. (SSI, because it’s next to impossible to find private health insurance for my medical condition, panhypopituitarism, so I’m on adult Medicaid.) 2. I have no credit. (My credit’s not bad, I really don’t have credit.)

Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you for your consideration.

[HedgeMage]

If a desktop will do what you need, looking for your local freegeek.org or similar computer recycling program is a great strategy. They offer systems free or cheap to those who couldn't otherwise afford them.

[jpmc]

With your situation your best bet might be looking for a gently used laptop or trading services.