Re: [PLUG] Tis the season for computer buying?

[mdbarlow@comcast.net]

Prices seem kind of high right now.  I would definitely start looking now and watch prices.

I picked up an almost equivalent system mid january last year for $500.

almost equivalent meaning, AMD, with 40g hd instead of 80g

This was an off brand(Staples).  I am very satisfied with price and performance.

I know a guy that just picked up a Dell similiar to yours for $500 complete.  

These deals seem to never pop up when you are looking. They just fall into your lap.  

I usually check Staples, TigerDirect, Aberdeeninc.com, Microcenter(sometimes something pops up). 


> I've been meaning to replace my PII 233 system for
> years now -- *waits for laughter to subside* -- and
> may finally have the dough. However, I still want to
> make sure I get the best deal.
> 
> Since I'm too lazy (or not enough of a geek or
> hardware type) to build one myself, I thought to just
> go with Dell again since I've been fairly satisfied
> with my 7 y/o Dell. They currently have system that
> would appear to be a fairly good deal, although I
> haven't been keeping up with computer prices lately:
> 
> - 2.4GHz Intel Celery
> - 256 MB 400MHz RAM
> - 80GB 7200 RPM HDD
> - 16x DVD-ROM + "free upgrade" to 48x CD-RW
> - "free upgrade" to 15" flat panel monitor
> 
> - $679
> 
> I really like the flat panel deal since having one of
> those with the new machine is a top priority for me
> and there don't appear to be any decent ones available
> for less than $200. I'm also willing to put up with
> the M$ tax since I currently have a pirat^H^H^H^H^H
> version of W2K installed that I wouldn't mind
> upgrading (as long as I get the install CD, of
> course).
> 
> Any opinions on how long these types of deal will last
> or if there will be better deals within the next few
> months? Have RAM prices started falling yet? Any
> issues with getting Dell hardware and Linux (Debian)
> working together?
> 
> Also, if anyone has suggestions for who to buy from
> other than Dell, or for somewhere that I can easily
> order all the components for a new system in one place
> and assemble them without worrying about whether
> they're compatible, I'm open to them.
> 
> Since I've had this old clunker for 7 years already,
> I'm in no big hurry, but my goal is to get a new one
> within the next 6 months or so.
> 
> TIA
> 
> 
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