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Already have a laptop.
Need the ergonomics of a desktop.
Wow, this is a faster CPU and a 1TB drive and more RAM.
This is a better deal than the $299 Dell Outlet. Hmmm!
Already have a laptop.
Need the ergonomics of a desktop.
Wow, this is a faster CPU and a 1TB drive and more RAM.
This is a better deal than the $299 Dell Outlet. Hmmm!
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Would this have been a good used alternative for only $100 ?
I use Win7 / Optiplex 7xx at work, and it's been nothing but great.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Optipl...Window-7-Pro-17-LCD-Bundle-515c/191178478400?
I use Win7 / Optiplex 7xx at work, and it's been nothing but great.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-Optipl...Window-7-Pro-17-LCD-Bundle-515c/191178478400?
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You'd want more than 2gb ram, and DDR2 sticks can be relatively pricey for what they are. Plus, with shipping, that deal came to $160. So, you'd be looking at ~ $200 with 4gb memory, depending on what deal you find.
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$200 is still a decent deal considering it comes with monitor.
Alternative is $300 new PC and $50 for monitor.
Alternative is $300 new PC and $50 for monitor.
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Against that other deal, it's cheaper, but is used, with a slower processor and vid chip, slower memory, and a smaller, also used monitor, so . . . if it does what you need and doesn't go south sooner, then, yeah, a decent deal.
dave_the_nerd
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Thanks, but I can get a brand new 2014 Dell 3647 for $30 more.
The Ebay Optiplex discussed above goes for half that and comes with a monitor.
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It seems the OP wants a desktop box. Otherwise I'd strongly recommend a chromebook. I love mine, for what it is.
toughtrasher
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I recommended a Chromebook on someone else's budget computer deal, but they religiously wanted a desktop box. The Chromebook is so simple and easy to use for my standards, so I'd recommend it here too
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The PC is being used for desktop stuff.
The person already owns a laptop, but I heard using a laptop for desktop ergonomics is tricky. Laptop enters power saver mode, etc.
If the person already owns a good laptop, is a desktop truly necessary for tabletop computing? I suggested just getting a keyboard, mouse, and maybe even monitor, for the PC desk, but a tech friend told me this is a bad idea.
dave_the_nerd
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it's a fine idea. As far as power saver mode goes you can set a laptop to pretend it's a desktop when it's plugged in.
It's the whole point of docking stations.
It's the whole point of docking stations.
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So, what do I need to buy and set to use a laptop as a desktop station.
Monitor, keyboard, mouse. What OS settings do I need to do?
Monitor, keyboard, mouse. What OS settings do I need to do?
All you need to do is plug them in. You may have to press a function key on the laptop to switch the display over the the external monitor.
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toughtrasher
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Why did he tell you it's a bad idea? Because of the power saver mode thing?
I have a laptop setup at home that acts like a desktop, because I have all the peripherals in one place and I sit in a desk chair. Of course, I prefer using the desktop, but I'm just saying it works fine.
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Don't want an Android OS.
There are Windows apps that might still need to be run.
Although those days are seriously running thin.
There are Windows apps that might still need to be run.
Although those days are seriously running thin.
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883219001
$329 LG Chrome AIO with keyboard & 21" Screen. Looks like a tablet with a mount except no touchscreen.
How come the Chrome OS has a programmer shell? Must be based on some kind of Linux.
I was looking at the LG Chrome going on sale on the 25th and it has about the specs of a 21" flatscreen up to 1080p full HD and a tablet. But the screen is mounted securely to the base and it has a USB keyboard. It did have some kind of programmer's shell. It mentions this in the manual. Might be nice to see a real review. I was trying to determine if it can be used to watch Flash video.
$329 LG Chrome AIO with keyboard & 21" Screen. Looks like a tablet with a mount except no touchscreen.
How come the Chrome OS has a programmer shell? Must be based on some kind of Linux.
I was looking at the LG Chrome going on sale on the 25th and it has about the specs of a 21" flatscreen up to 1080p full HD and a tablet. But the screen is mounted securely to the base and it has a USB keyboard. It did have some kind of programmer's shell. It mentions this in the manual. Might be nice to see a real review. I was trying to determine if it can be used to watch Flash video.
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This seems like a killer deal.
Best one posted yet.
$180 for QuadCore, 4GB, 500GB, Win7
Will it have a WiFi card?
I might pull the trigger on this in a day or so.
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Just be aware that that CPU is a 22nm Atom, and as such, it has very poor single-threaded performance compared to Core CPUs, even Core2Duo.
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