Best Place To Buy An "Inexpensive" Home Computer???

[jsalba]

Want to buy a home computer (not laptop) as a Christmas gift for someone. Don't want to spend an arm and leg though... also don't want to be forced into one of those deals where you have to sign up for MSN Internet Access for three years to get the deal.

I know this is a huge request... but does anyone have an ideas?

Thanks!!

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[mrbowler]

I would need to know if you plan on using the computer for the latest 3-D games. For
Value the Celerons are a interesting choice. You might want to consider the e-machines which has a 566 celeron deal for $399, but you will need to buy a additional 32 mb of memory so you have 64mb of memory-also this doesn't include a monitor-15 inch is ok, but I would go for 17 inch. Check out shopper.com or killerapp.com . The earlier emachines had a problem with power supplies-actually this was a fan issue. Which the newer units are suppose to have corrected this problem.

[Margaritaville]

I saw a computer set..moniter, cpu, etc..cant remember brand, but it was at the Walmart B&M store for 950.00. I thought it was a great deal...worth checking. Maybe they have it online as well?

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[ILUV2SHOP]

Hey if you dont mind a refurbished machine be sure to check out [Only registered and activated users can see links. Either login above or Register Now]
they have had some pretty decent setups in the 300-500-700 range and you can extend the warranty up to 3 years also. My husband bought an IBM from them for about 1/3 of the brand new price and it had dvd player, cdwriter and 550 mhz 20gb hard drive and the works. We have had no problems whatsoever with it. We went with the 3 year extended warranty since we have little ones in the house, but its been great! Good Luck in Finding a great deal!!!

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[goofin'round]

I have found that the computers from [Only registered and activated users can see links. Either login above or Register Now] have been very reasonable.

[bestmidwest]

I bought two PCs last year, one for me and one for my mom. They were both from Egghead and each under $400. The brand name is Cumetrix, and we have been in love with them ever since. Now, these don't come with a monitor or an operating system, but those are easy to pick up. Make sure though, that you check to see what they include...some don't come with hard drives (I guess people like to buy their own or already have decent ones?). So, you could get a pretty decent PC package for under $600.

Now, if you are looking for simple, I have seen awesome deals on complete systems at Sam's Club...I think one was $599 for PC, monitor and printer with a 500 mhz processor. That's not bad.

Here is a link to one I found
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Cumetrix 5050 w/ AMD K6-2 500, 32MB, 15GB HD, 50X, 56K (V.90), 3D Snd, Spkr (New)

[leapord420]

I would try www.pricewatch.com i know that they will show you the best price on any electronics... good luck

They even show you the shipping costs ... i would try it...;o)

[Bluejinx]

I don't want to start a debate here, but don't forget about Macintoshes. Apple makes an iMac now for $799
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Macs are very friendly, easy-to-use intuitive machines, and there's a large community of people who love macs and love to help other people with them. Places like [Only registered and activated users can see links. Either login above or Register Now] let you post questions, and then people offer suggestions.

[fastfinds]

PeoplePC - a new PC and Internet access for as little as 82 cents a day!

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[rponseti]

[Only registered and activated users can see links. Either login above or Register Now] has a 633mhz Compaq with a 17" monitor and printer that you can get for about $545 after rebates and discounts. These are straight rebates. Sign up for a MSN Passport to get 20% off + mercata gives you 20% off fo rfirst time buyers + $250 rebate from the manufacturer. Not a bad deal!

[rhea0717]

i know this may not help you find a comp. but just wanted to let you know to stay away from DIT Computers. they are based out of omaha, ne and thats where i got mine from. i have taken it back several times to the store for them to repair and it took them 4 times to get it right, not to mention $1,800 later!
what a joke!!
rhea