new computer

[lovely]

im looking for a new computer. i was looking at the dells. is that a good choice?

is the cheapest one okay for just the basics: internet access..microsoft windows...quicken home business programs...games for the boobies...or should i get something more?

or should i look for something else?

[zuriyahe]

Any of the top brands would be ok:

HP, Compaq, Dell, Gateway...

But feel free to compare shop and go with the best deal. Make sure you include SHIPPING AND HANDLING in your price.

HP's stuff can be found on Http://www.hpshopping.com

But if you wanna make sure that you will have a system that will last you a few years, make sure that you have...

At least a 40 Gigabyte Hard Drive (80GB would be better)
At least a 2 Gigahertz processor (2.5 or greater would be better)
At least 256 megabyte ram (512 MB ram would be better)
At least Windows XP Home edition (Most people will not take advantage of Win XP professional)
Get a pretty current graphics processor (Geforce is great, but I LOVE my ATI All in Wonder card...that also has a TV tuner)
Try to get at least a DVD/CDRW Combo drive
As for monitor...well, flat screens are HOT, but you may be able to get some great deals on the regular 17 inch monitors and save some money.

You can pick and choose how much or how little you want in your system and customize it based on how much you wanna pay....but make sure you have the minimum as stated above.

In the past, I saved some money buying refirbished pcs and closeout PCs. You can check out:HP's Outlet store (http://www.shopping.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpdirect/shopping/scripts/generic_store/generic_landing_view.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@20308475 37.1075718130@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccdkadckikekeedcfngcfkmdflldfjk.0&landing=outlet_store)

[gammite]

what is your price range.

i can find a brand new Pentium 4 Dell with all the specs above for around 500 and on a good deal 399.

[lovely]

Originally posted by gammite
what is your price range.

i can find a brand new Pentium 4 Dell with all the specs above for around 500 and on a good deal 399.

500 is good.

[gammite]

hey lovely,

here is a solid computer for your needs. this is a 2.4ghz celeron. if you really want a pentium 4 they usually pop up every couple of weeks but there are none currently available this cheap (sometimes they are, they were right after x-mas). after 125 in rebates the computer comes out to 374. OH! make sure you add the 3.5 flopy drive because this computer does not come with one in it's original configuration. that will bring the price to 394 after rebates. shipping is free and is usually around 3 days. read the instructions below (you must follow them to the letter) and then try this link:

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&kc=6V612&l=en&oc=D24TVC&s=dhs

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DellHome - Dimension 2400 Desktop with 2.4Ghz Processor, 128MB DDR SDRAM, 17" CRT, CD-Rom & CD-RW Drives, 80GB 7200RPM HD for $374 after Rebate with FREE Shipping! Plus FREE Turbo Tax 2003
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This is a solid, basic computer for those of you who don`t need a cutting edge gaming machine. The system is a 2.4Ghz Celeron, 128MB DDR SDRAM, a free upgrade to an 80GB HD, 48x CD-Rom, a free CD-RW drive for the 2nd media bay, and a 17" CRT. It also comes with a 56k fax modem, 10/100 NIC, stereo speakers, Windows XP Home, and a 1 year in house warranty too. They`re giving you Turbo Tax Basic Y2003 for free too. You have to add $1 more worth of stuff to use the $25 off coupon.

Start here at this Dell Home Dimension 2400. DELLHOME
All of the options for the lowest cost should already be selected including the rebate and the freebies but double check.
Now add all the extra stuff you want (though it may raise the price). Add at least $1 worth of stuff though, so we can use the $25 off coupon at the end. Here are some things you may be interested in:

3.5 in Floppy Drive [add $20 or $1/month]
Dell A425 Speakers w/Subwoofer [add $30 or $1/month]
Scroll to the bottom and click on Continue
Scroll to the bottom and click on Continue
Scroll to the bottom and click on Add to cart
Use coupon code: B036FDAB63CA for a $25 off a $500+ system purchase discount (expires 2/29/03)
Shipping is free. Send in the $100 mail in rebate! (expiration unknown).

[gammite]

here is a pentium 4 system. it is for 449 after 150 in rebates. it has no monitor. it expires tonight. it is a great system for the price if you already have monitor or were planning to upgrade your monitor. no, it is a great system at that price period.

http://www1.us.dell.com/content/topics/promo.aspx/q1wk1_outrageous_dimen?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd


DellSB - Dimension 4600 2.8Ghz P4 with 256MB DDR SDRAM, CD-Rom & CD-RW Drives, 80GB HD, 5.1 Sound for $449 after Rebate with FREE Shipping! (Posted by: Apex)
Dell just brought back their Dimension 4600 Outrageous deal, but it expires TONIGHT. You get a fast Pentium 4 2.8Ghz based computer (fastest we`ve seen in this configuration) with an i865p chipset motherboard (8x AGP, 2 S-ATA ports, 8 USB 2.0 ports, etc), a 256MB of Dual Channel DDR SDRAM, FREE upgrade to 80GB 7200RPM hard drive, a free upgrade to dual drives: CD-Rom and a CD-RW drive, integrated Dolby Digital capable 5.1 sound, 10/100 networking, Windows XP Home, and a 1 year inhouse warranty. Shipping is free and a $150 rebate brings the price down to $449. There`s free shipping on top of that. It`s a great price for a system like this. The 8x AGP slot means you can upgrade this into a great gaming machine.



Start here at Dell Small Business. DELLSB
Click on Dimension 4600 Outrageous Deal! there along the left side of the page
Click on Customize It under Dimension 4600 for $449
All of the options for the lowest possible cost should already be selected, along with the freebies and rebate. Upgrade whatever you want, though they may raise the cost. Here are a couple of things you may be interested in:
Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology 3.06GHz w/533MHz FSB [add $60 or $2/month]
SPECIAL! Dual Drives: 16x DVD-ROM Drive + FREE 48x CD-RW Drive [add $30 or $1/month]
Scroll to the bottom and click on Continue
Scroll to the bottom and click on Continue
Scroll to the bottom and click on Add to cart
Finish checking out. Shipping is free. Send in the $150 mail in rebate (expires TONIGHT, 2/4/04).