 | View Full Version : Need advice on a computer ichris 02-18-2004, 01:34 PM I am getting my mom a new computer, she currently uses a p3 800 mhz, 128 megs of ram, etc. Where can I get the best pre-built computer under $900, not including the monitor, but including Office Xp with Powerpoint and Xp Professional. I was thinking about Dell, but they seem really expensive. BVS 02-18-2004, 01:35 PM I dont know where you are located but if you are in Canada...like in the GTA area I would recommend Computer Time....quality and economical ;) wootman 02-18-2004, 01:42 PM Dell actually has some great prices, i saw an ad for like a $399 full system the other day.. not to mention they always give you lots of FREEBIES like extra ram http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/desktops?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs Ronald_Craft 02-18-2004, 01:43 PM I have a custom supplier that builds PC's for me. I, myself have bought 2 PC's off him and he has built PC's for 3 of my friends and all are happy. His prices are great and if something breaks, he'll replace it free of charge. If interested, let me know. Oh and if you're wondering, no I don't make anything off it. I'm just promoting a good service :) HammerHost 02-18-2004, 01:44 PM $699 for a dell isn't bad. specs include: 2.8GHz 120 GB HD 48X Cd Rw 256 MB RAM Free shipping! This offer ends today though, here it is: http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/featured_desktop2?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs Rob83 02-18-2004, 01:45 PM I recommend Dell as well. However, the machine won't be as expensive as the MS Office. MS Office is like $399-$699. Fiber 02-18-2004, 03:06 PM Originally posted by Rob83 I recommend Dell as well. However, the machine won't be as expensive as the MS Office. MS Office is like $399-$699. Actually, it's not *THAT* expensive. The Student / Teacher Edition is only $149; while the higher ones such as Professional are in the $450's. Office 2003 Basic is $163. Office Professional is $435. Check NewEgg (http://www.newegg.com) and Atomic Park (http://www.atomicpark.com) for software. Rob83 02-18-2004, 03:35 PM Originally posted by Fiber Actually, it's not *THAT* expensive. The Student / Teacher Edition is only $149; while the higher ones such as Professional are in the $450's. Office 2003 Basic is $163. Office Professional is $435. Check NewEgg (http://www.newegg.com) and Atomic Park (http://www.atomicpark.com) for software. Student / Teacher Edition is a different story. For personal or commerical usage, the cost is $435. |