Cheap computers

[dude8604]

I offered to help one of my relatives find a computer. They don't need much, just enough for word processing, Internet, and that's about it. They would probably do fine with a P2 400mhz or something like that. They can't spend more than $300, which is where this gets difficult. I haven't seen any online stores with prices at that level. They also need some sort of warranty, because I don't want them always calling me for help.

 

[PHiuR]

thats a hard one...
not really possible... WITH WARRTY>..


ill sell you my p2 - 300 or celeron 300a @ 450.. for 250bux...

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

Emachine or

Refurb from compgeeks

 

[RossMAN]

Fry's B&M had the eMachines T1440 for $400 after MIR, maybe it was $300 I can't recall.

Specifications
CPU: Intel® Celeron® Processor 1.40 GHz (w/256KB L2 cache)
Chipset: Intel 810e Chipset
Memory: 128 MB SDRAM
Hard Drive: 40 GB HDD
Optical Drives: 24x10x40x Max. CD-RW Drive
3.5" 1.44MB FDD
Video: Intel Direct AGP 3D (810e shared)
Sound: AC '97 Audio
Modem: 56K* ITU v.92 ready Fax/Modem
Network: 10/100Mbps built-in Ethernet
Peripherals: Keyboard, Mouse, Stereo Speakers
Dimensions: 7.25"w x 14.125"h x 16"d
Internet: AOL service included, click here for details
Ports/Other: 4 USB ports (2 on front), 1 Serial, 1 Parallel, 2 PS/2, Audio-In & Out, MIDI/Game port, Mic-In & Head Phone jack on front, 3 PCI slots (2 available)
* Download speeds limited to 53 Kbps. Upload speeds are less and vary by modem manufacturer. Speeds also vary depending on line conditions.
Pre-Installed Software
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition, Works 2000, Money 2002, Encarta Online, Adobe® Acrobat® Reader, Media Player, Real Player, Internet Explorer, Netscape®, MSN®, CompuServe®, AOL 7.0 (with 3 months free**), BigFix®, McAfee Anti-Virus (90 days trial version)

** Customer has to register and provide means of payment to receive the offer.

 

[Athlon4all]

I agree with RossMAN, thats not too bad of a deal

 

[Vette73]

KM266 Shuttle MK32N $69 ( Has video, sound, and ethernet)
Athlon XP 1500+ $63
256mg Ram $55
CD-Rom $20
Modem V.92 $12
Case + Power $30
Hard Drive 20gig $50
Use old software Win 98 or newwer.

Bamm right around $299, in and out like an bandit in the night.

But if you want a warrenty for $300, good luck.

UPDATED PRICES TO CURRENT PRICEWATCH.COM LISTINGS!!!!!!!!

SO THERE YOU HAVE IT KIDS A CHEAP BUT QUICK $300 COMPUTER SHIPPED, without monitor

 

[human2k]

thats a nice setup only if it had a hard drive.......ddr ram isnt $50 anymore, its $60, add tax and shipping and your pretty much over $400................do they need a monitor too? O man........how about this config:

Tell them to go get a job.

 

[Vette73]

Originally posted by: Marlin1975
KM266 Shuttle MK32N $69 ( Has video, sound, and ethernet)
Athlon XP 1500+ $63
256mg Ram $55
CD-Rom $20
Modem V.92 $12
Case + Power $30
Hard Drive 20gig $50
Use old software Win 98 or newwer.

Bamm right around $299, in and out like an bandit in the night.

But if you want a warrenty for $300, good luck.

UPDATED PRICES TO CURRENT PRICEWATCH.COM LISTINGS!!!!!!!!

SO THERE YOU HAVE IT KIDS A CHEAP BUT QUICK $300 COMPUTER SHIPPED, without monitor

Updated my listing, all prices include shipping, Thanks

 

[dexvx]

Pricewatch isnt exactly the most reliable thing. A lot of the cheapest vendors are also ranked poorly on bizrate.com (or something similar).

You will be hard pressed to find a complete system with warranty for $300, especially with a monitor. Try going around eBay and look at refurbed Dell Systems (sold by Dell directly). They go for a cheap amount and come with a warranty.

 

[Wolfsraider]

walmart has a linux computer for 300.00

but it isn't listed on their website yet

 

[DaveSimmons]

Low-end like eMachines go for $399+ since Windows alone costs them $50-60.

You'll need a refurb, like at Buy.com (in clearance) a Compaq p2-333 48 MB for $198. That should be fine for word processing and web surfing. Or get something better in FS/FT here and charge them an extra $50 for phone support

 

[Willoughbyva]

I know nothing about this place, but you could check it out.

www.overstock.com