Want Older Laptop

[Y-Body]

Unlike mrvette, I want an older laptop.

I am looking to get a used laptop running Win 7 (or even XP). It needs Ethernet & USB ports and DVD (or even CD) player. I could install Linux on a functioning machine.
I need to display Java programs I have written & OpenOffice Impress animated slideshows on WiFi TVs. (I can get a USB dongle for WiFi).

I have no other need for a laptop, so cost is the constraining factor. This keep-myself-busy project has passed the proof-of-concept phase (my code works & I have working presentations). If I do not pursue the idea further, I don't want to "lose" much money.

Would you look at refurbished from Amazon, Newegg or elsewhere? Amazon resellers seem to have third-party one-year warranties.

[Lakota]

Two years ago I needed an older laptop that had Windows XP. I had a special program that needed Windows XP. I got one on Craigs List for $40. It works fine for me.

[Stangkiller]

I bought a refurbished slim factor workstation desktop for about $100, I've been using it as my media computer for a year or two now. Maybe buy something with enough power you could repurpose when you're done?

[Thunder22]

check microcenter and b&h.

Can you use a chromebook for your purposes? They're dirt cheap

[Y-Body]

check microcenter and b&h.

Can you use a chromebook for your purposes? They're dirt cheapAlthough we have MicroCenter store in metro ATL, the 15 day return makes me hesitate.
I don't think OpenOffice runs on Chrome. It does not run on Android.

[markids77]

New laptops are dirt cheap at the entry level and the processors are lightning fast compared to earlier models. Is anything keeping you from a $300.00 new laptop and an older version of Windows?