I'm looking for a really cheap laptop that I can buy with cash to use for when I am on the dark net and other questionable websites.
The cheapest thing I have been able to find new is the HP Stream 7, which is technically a tablet, but it runs Windows 8. It's only $100. Is there something better or should I just look for a used laptop?
Go used for sure. Especially because Linux drivers tend to lag a bit, so the newest hardware often has only spotty support. Plus, buying used is way better for the environment, and a much better value nearly every time.