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Old 06-27-2004, 09:50 PM   #1 (permalink)
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computer system for under $400?

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...
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Old 06-27-2004, 10:20 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Well, they look like good deals.

Just one thing...

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Please note that PC Computers do not come with an Operating System installed unless otherwise noted
Well, if she wants her own, that's another hundred. Or you can "acquire" an OS for her, on the downlow.

I would look into an old Dell. I have a 6-7 year old Dell PII, 450 MHz, and it still runs fine. I had to fomat it a few times, but that's because of the excessive number of programs and whatnot on it, not because it failed. It went through a lot of heavy use, and it's still kicking. Had to replace one CD drive. That's it.

If you get a used monitor, you should be able to keep it under $400 no problem. The monitor will probably be just as expensive as the machine itself.
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Old 06-28-2004, 12:32 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Well, they look like good deals.

Just one thing...



Well, if she wants her own, that's another hundred. Or you can "acquire" an OS for her, on the downlow.

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no reason that a flavour of linux would not fit this
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computer use (internet, homework, burning CD's, etc
and be easy to use. Would also work for GIMPing pictures if she ever wanted to get into that.
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Old 06-28-2004, 12:33 AM   #4 (permalink)
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edit: double post
edit2: might as well put this to use. Damn good site in that first post. Truly tempting to add to my 5 systems currently in the clan.
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Old 06-28-2004, 05:55 AM   #5 (permalink)
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yeah, i forgot to mention that they are all "OS not included", which is GREAT for linux machines...

if i'm going to build a machine, then yeah, i'll have to load a *free* OS on there... but if someone can point me to a pre-built, pre-installed MS system, even an older one, that would be great!

thanks.
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Old 06-28-2004, 07:04 AM   #6 (permalink)
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You can find some AMAZING deals on eBay.
I bought a machine for my sister-in-law, a PIII, nothing fancy for some basic computing, like you mentioned.
I think it was about $70...and super clean. I opened it up, ran some tests, it was perfect. Like new.
I even got a 21" monitor for about $140. Works great.
It might be a little scary, but there are tons of resellers who liquidate older systems that offices replace and so forth. If they have a good feedback rating, you shouldn't hesitate.

If you want to spend $400, you should be able to get a brand new (though stripped) system for that, like an eMachines package or something, if you check the local flyers.
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Old 06-28-2004, 07:56 AM   #7 (permalink)
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That's definitely a great idea jvwgtr. Looking in the sales papers for cheap-ass, basic computers is damn good idea. Especially for the needs that soopafreek described. An Emachine would definitely serve that person well.
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