NUpdate: Low-end System (new) Deal Thread - <=$400 Difficulty: No coupons or PM's. Rebates Optional.

[dman]

Going over $400+shipping is against the rules unless rebates getcha back down below. Try to avoid sketchy stores that have a history of unfulfilled rebates and again, no coupons or pricematches unless the price without is already under $400.

Looking at ~2-3GHz or Eqiv (Celeron, Athlon, etc), 256MB, 40-80GB, KB, Mouse
+ Bonus for AGP or PCIx slot (future expansion)
+ Bonus for 512MB
+ Bonus for >80GB
++ Bonus for no REBATES

NEW/Temp: 12/21-12/24 - Fatwallet link to Staples $250 ($199/ar) / Compaq System AMD Sempron 2800+ ends 12/24 and is regional to NorthEast USA

Walmart Stuff (from post below) $199-$399ish, mostly non-winxp systems.

NEW HP - Sempron or Celeron - for $379 (After Manuf. Rebate)

Dell Poweredge 420SC currently $349 (changes a lot from $250-350) + OS needed and no Sound, controversial expansion options just adding because someone else surely will.

Gateway 3200s for $399 (After Manuf. Rebate)

Evertek (wholesaler--need resellers license) and Compgeeks (carrries many of the same items--sell to everyone) have a few refurbs w/ 90-180day warranties <$400, but I think the warranty is through them.

Just a start, I plan to update here if I find better deals. Please feel free to add your own. If you don't think these deals are hot, feel free to say so but only if you can add to the thread with something better.

No complaining about brands.

 

[zixxer]

Those all suck but the dell.

 

[formulav8]

The top 3 look decent to me. Not sure why you only think the Dell is worth it.

 

[farscapesg1]

Originally posted by: armatron
Those all suck but the dell.

Way to threadcrap

Sure they may not be the best computers out there, but there are always people looking for cheap systems and these fit the bill perfectly. Remember, not everyone is as enthusiastic when it comes to computers and all they really need is something to get on the internet and check email.

 

[dman]

I know these deals aren't hot-I-need-to-buy-one-right-now stuff, but, folks are still looking for holiday purchases and there's not a lot of options left. Figured I'd try and consolidate into one thread the choices. I really don't mind if people complain, but, like I said in the first post, if you think it sucks, post something to back it up.

Historically, this time of year is actually not the best time to buy, and it seems like it takes 30-45 days after to get things going again for the hot deals. (I suspect priceprotection influences that a lot).

So, that's all I have to say about this subject (won't bump it again), I'll update the first post with additional deals as I come across them or as other folks add to the thread with contributions. Thanks to those folks in advance.

 

[sylikon]

how about sub300

anybody have any comments?

 

[Jaxidian]

Originally posted by: sylikon
how about sub300

anybody have any comments?

I found it funny how many of their systems were over $300...

 

[allisolm]

Staples has Compaq AMD Sempron Processor 2800+ Presario PC and monitor for $379.94 after 2 $50 MIRs through Dec 18. here.

Circuit City has eMachines Desktop PC (T2862) with monitor and printer for $369.97 after $300 MIR here.
Intel® Celeron® D processor 330 (2.66GHz)
256MB RAM, 60GB hard drive.
DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive
8-in-1 media reader
eMachines Monitor (EVIEW17F3)
Canon PIXMA iP1500 Photo Printer (9319A001AA)

 

[Semper Fi]

This doesn't meet any of your requirements... except being cheap and no rebates.

But here it is anyway.

Wally World: Microtel PC With 1.5 GHz AMD Sempron 2200+ Processor

 

[JohnDoh]

Dont forget the walmart pc's starting at $199 for a linux desktop

http://www.walmart.com/catalog...&amp;selected_items=na

if your getting any one these cheap sysems in this topic for somebody 4 god sakes spend $30 and put in another 256mb ram!!!!

 

[yportne]

From mwave.com:

$181.00 -- BIOSTAR M7NCG-400 BUNDLE W/ COOLING FAN (AMD SEMPRON 2400+; MWAVE 512MB DDR333; NO TESTING)
$84.00 -- Microsoft Windows XP HOME w/sp1 (OEM/DSP)
$19.90 -- SONY CRX216E 48X/24X/48X CDREWRITABLE DRIVE BLACK
$10.00 -- MWAVE CI-7618 (ORANGE) MIDDLE TOWER NO POWER SUPPLY 3x5.25" 2x3.5" (300W UL P/S; NO EXTRA FAN)

Sub-Total -- $294.90 (+$35.80 shipping to NY, no tax)


From bestbuy:

$98.99 -- Maxtor 120.0GB Internal Hard Drive -- Model: L01P120

Sub-Total -- $98.99 - $50 rebate (+$5.63 shipping)


Total Before Rebate: $393.89 / $435.32 (excluding shipping / with NY shipping)
Total After Rebate: $343.89 / $385.32

Total After Rebate w/o WinXP: $259.89 / $301.32

 

[Reel]

Originally posted by: yportne
Total Before Rebate: $393.89 / $435.32 (excluding shipping / with NY shipping)
Total After Rebate: $343.89 / $385.32

Total After Rebate w/o WinXP: $259.89 / $301.32

You forgot the price he should attach to all his hours of tech support if something goes wrong for one of his friends. I will never build a PC for anyone but myself ever again.

 

[dumrox]

eMachine at BB B&amp;M, $299 w/ 17" monitor and color printer

Celeron D (2.66GHz), 256MB PC2700, 60GB, modem/NIC, DVD-ROM/CDRW, XP Home, 17" .25dp, Lexmark Z91 color inkjet

$699 - a whopping $400 in rebates = $299 AR

Got one sitting behind me now, but haven't had the energy to tackle the mountain of rebates yet. It's going to my Mom's for Christmas.

 

[tami]

is it just me or did the 420SC go back up to $349?

 

[dman]

Bumped w/ updates to prices and link to a YMMV staples deal starting tomorrow.

Thanks for the walmart systems, forgot about those. And thanks for the other options too! I'm going to call them and see about the Staples deal tonight (12am ish) I'm sure one of them will want it

 

[MiataPaul]

Originally posted by: tami
is it just me or did the 420SC go back up to $349?

It changes almost every day. I got mine for about 279 after rebate, but have added about $400 worth of stuff to it, so it no longer qualifies. It does seem to be the highest quality listed.