Can anyone HELP me to find a laptop for my son, a US Marine, who NEEDS this under the x-mas tree. SOS?

Dell would be the best way to go they have excellent military discounts and a very affordable payment plan. he can also look around at the local Bx or what ever they are called in the marines they will offer him a credit card with descent interest and since they know he has to pay he can buy it him self.

I also say go with Dell. You don't want to buy a 'no name' brand laptop w/ no support. Laptops tend to break more often than desktops simply because they are moved often. Keys come off, the LCD might go out, etc. If you get a good deal on a laptop, I'd make sure it's from either Dell or HP (or a MAC is great if you can find a deal).

You say your funds are depleted, something that might work, write a letter to a computer manufacturer. While I was in the first gulf war I wrote a letter to fender musical instruments and got a free bass guitar shipped to me. Try a letter to some to the computer makers like Alienware, Falcon computers, Monarch computers. Not sure how Dell or HP would do, but give them a try.

I would suggest Dell too. He can go through AAFES website and order a dell without having to pay tax or shipping. Many of the laptops on base are still more than dell. Getting it on a payment plan may make it easier.

There is the toys for tot drive through the local police and fire departments. Maybe you could contact them and explain this situation in your local area. Maybe you could have some type of donation box put in these areas for your son. It sure wouldn't hurt to ask, being a US Marine and serving our country, they might do something for you. Just a suggestion. Good luck and Merry Christmas. Hope your son comes home safe!

As a Marine myself im telling you that your son can buy cheap Lap Tops at the PX on base. How about giving him money when he comes home and then saying get what ever you want with it. He can take your money plus the money he makes and get a really nice one.

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