Which would you choose???

[sianof]

I am debating if I should stick with a Compaq 2.4 Gig Celeron with a 30 gig drive, 15 inch screen,256mb that will be 768 after I upgrade and more that I paid $600 for after rebate. Compaq 2182US

What do you guys think??? Please help as I must make this decision SATURDAY the latest
I basically want to spend around a thousand TOPS ! or stick with the $600 Compaq I already have.


PS- My main functions will include:

Hardcore Web Development including Macromedia products, php apache for testing, and lots of photoshop.
I already know, some are going to say Celeron won't cut it. But I can say I had a 400 mhz celeron that ran it perfectly fine with 256mb. I will be upgrading it to have a total of 768MB ram so that should be plenty for photoshop to breathe.

I will be watching some dvds here or there and probably not play many games if any.
I run Windows 2000, XP, and am now starting to run Knoppix Linux based on Debian.
I will end up paying $700 with the 768 mb upgrade.
Is it worth spending more or should I stick with what I have?
Keep in mind that this is not going to be my main machine. This is a to work and back machine and when I am not home type deal. I already have a power house machine overclocked and burning up anything it touches for home use and development
I am dying to either open it, or buy another
Let me know
thanks
frank

 

[dnuggett]

The only other one I may sugggest is the Dell Inspiron 1100. But you already have the Compaq in hand, and with these low-end machines I don't think it really matters.

 

[thedarkwolf]

Just bought this for $800. It is a refurb but atleast its not a celeron .

Athlon 2400+ processor, 512MB Memory, 40GB HDD, DVD+CDRW Combo Drive, 56K Modem, 10/100 ethernet, WiFi, 15.0 XGA TFT Display, Microsoft® Windows® XP - Home, Pavilion ze4430us - hp refurbished

 

[Frightcrawler]

if your limit is 1000, look for something better.
might as well make the most of your money.