Used is just that and since you can't be sure what's out there today or tomorrow you get a list and then see what warranty they offer. I've picked up refurbs from Woot.com and they have been in top condition.
http://www.woot.com/offers/lenovo-thinkpad-yoga-11-6-touch-ultrabook-47?ref=w_cnt_gw_dly_img for example is a little tougher and you can get a 20 buck USB DVDRW drive for your CDs.
Can I buy a good, used toughbook laptop that will allow me to email, surf the net, listen to CD's, do simple word doc's, for around ?200-$300?
If so, what is a good source?
Thank you

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