deaf_girl Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 I asked this on another site (G4) and just wanted some more opinions. My friend needs a basic PC. Email, internet, word processing & Freecell. We were looking at a Dell (I know, don't laugh).But I found this but not sure if it's a good computer.Acer PCShe's not a gamer so we're not looking for a high end PC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheTerrorist_75 Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 Good deal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JSKY Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 I agree. It looks like a good deal to me also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bozodog Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 I love my DELL. Find her best deal and go for it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Martint Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16883103001Same PC, but much cheaper Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheTrueDarkOne Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 martint they are differnt pcs in CPU power andRAM thats just at a quick glance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Martint Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 (edited) Oh woops, Both seems to be Acer T135, so I assumed their the same.Sorry about that.But looking at the specs for the newegg one, it seems fine for the OP wants.You can always buy a CRT monitor for under $100, from basically anywhere. Edited June 17, 2006 by Martint Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rhema7 Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 on the buget end I prefer the eMachines T6532. Room to upgrade and a lot of punch. http://reviews.cnet.com/eMachines_T6532/45...-2.html?tag=nav I have alway loved emachines a new Powersupply and a decent GPU and you are ready to frag with 90% of the gamers and the other 10% youwill never beat with out sponsorship anyway. I bought my first years ago as a backup family machine and sfter my Dell failed it became the work horse and never let me down.Preston Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CataclysmCow Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 $500, is way too much, IMO. A system for browsing, email, word and simple games should cost you about $125. Look for a local computer enthusiast magazine in your area - you'll find ads for wholesalers in your area who will sell 5yr old machines for $100 or less.$500 for a purely utility machine is nuts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bearskin Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 I have, in the past, bought machines from the chaplain at our hospital. good little internet machines. $35 each with a monitor and a keyboard. I have had only one hard drive die on me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shanenin Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 $500, is way too much, IMO. A system for browsing, email, word and simple games should cost you about $125. Look for a local computer enthusiast magazine in your area - you'll find ads for wholesalers in your area who will sell 5yr old machines for $100 or less.$500 for a purely utility machine is nuts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rhema7 Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 $500, is way too much, IMO. A system for browsing, email, word and simple games should cost you about $125. Look for a local computer enthusiast magazine in your area - you'll find ads for wholesalers in your area who will sell 5yr old machines for $100 or less.$500 for a purely utility machine is nuts.that does include a nice 19 inch lcd. That is a great thing to have for even webbrowsing. If you take off $220 for the moniter, that leaves 275 for a great machine that will be functional for a long time. For just $275 you have a great machine with plenty of ram, fast boot, and can even backup to dvds. Even if you are not encoding video, or playing resource hog games, it is very nice to have. That computer also comes with a nice warranty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Honda_Boy Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 for a decent utility pc, scan recyclying drop off areas. I've seen pc's just sittin there before. (You not supposed to leave them there but people do anyway). Usually It's just a simple fix like a new hard drive or just reinstalling windows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deaf_girl Posted June 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 Thanks for your help. But I worked out a good deal on the Dell website. She wanted a name that she's heard about.I got her a B110 w/512MB RAM a 17" LCD and a free two year warranty.Again thank you guys for your help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shanenin Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 their is nothing wrong with a dell. With a 2 year warranty, what more can you ask for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xxkbxx Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 their is nothing wrong with a dell. With a 2 year warranty, what more can you ask for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deaf_girl Posted June 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 I had her get Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition re-installation CD for $10 more Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rhema7 Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 I had her get Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition re-installation CD for $10 moreSmart girl. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xxkbxx Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 I had her get Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition re-installation CD for $10 moreSmart girl.Indeed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deaf_girl Posted June 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 I had her get Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition re-installation CD for $10 moreSmart girl.IndeedThank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dragon Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 their is nothing wrong with a dell. With a 2 year warranty, what more can you ask for.a person in america that you can understand when you call for the warranty to be used????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
xxkbxx Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 their is nothing wrong with a dell. With a 2 year warranty, what more can you ask for.a person in america that you can understand when you call for the warranty to be used????? Schwing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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