mccTrying to shop online for a tablet, I realize I have no idea how it feels to hold. I decide to walk to Canada Computers so I can hold some tablets in my hands and see how heavy they are. Canada Computers doesn't have tablets instore anymore. I walk to Staples. Staples has tablets, but they all have heavy anti-theft locks latched to them, making it impossible to tell how much the actual device weighs. I ask a clerk if he can remove the lock from the display device. He says no
bob@mcc this is the nice thing about only buying stuff that's old enough you can find it in thrift stores
@bob I feel like I ought to know where to look for used electronics in Toronto but I don't.
nex@mcc @bob I often look at 2nd hand offers when getting computer things; but for tablets, phones, and notebooks, I always look at refurbed stuff first. I.e., the devices with batteries that are almost impossible to (economically) replace on your own, but the refurb places do exactly that if the capacity wouldn't be up to scratch otherwise. If it's the latest model, it'll be only ~20% off, but exactly like new and with at least 1 year warranty. But no idea where to look for that outside Europe :/