I just got it set up and everything! Finally I'm on an OS that isn't in danger of losing extended support anytime soon, that is, Windows 7.
It's an HP Elitebook 8530w! So far it runs wonderfully, and it even runs games pretty well too!
Now all that's left is to pay it down over the next six months, but seeing as it was $270, it shouldn't be too hard. At least I can do online things at home again!