a friend of a friend is looking to get a basic computer for some basic (no gaming, photoshop) computer use (internet, homework, burning CD's, etc).
she is looking to spend $400 max on a full computer setup (ie.- including monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, possibly even a printer, with an operating system...).
IS THIS POSSIBLE?
i was looking at
http://www.retrobox.com for some of their used machines and by far it's the best deal in town. i was thinking of getting one of their PIII systems, and a used monitor and then putting in a CD-RW.
does anyone else know where for find good PC's (new, used or refurbished) for not a lot of cash?
edit: ideally, i'd like to point her to a fully pre-built machine, so i don't have to build it for her... and since she knows nothing about computers. i was going to suggest just getting a basic dell and putting it on their financing plan if it went over $400...