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baddog · 10-29-2005, 10:10 PM

I hate shopping, what is the bestvalue for the dollar going right now?

Looking at 80 - 160 gig hdd, DVD R/W, 1 gig ram, 19 (or 17) monitor, all the basics

boner 2.0 · 10-29-2005, 10:21 PM

Take a look at the Dimension 9100

http://www1.us.dell.com/content/prod...=us&cs=04&l=en

1 gb ram, 160 gb harddrive.. 50$ more for a Dual core, 40$ for dvd burner, so around 1K$

TexasDreams · 10-29-2005, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

I hate shopping, what is the bestvalue for the dollar going right now?

Looking at 80 - 160 gig hdd, DVD R/W, 1 gig ram, 19 (or 17) monitor, all the basics

Check some of the factory refurbs from Tiger Direct. I just got a Gateway P4 3.0GHz, 200GB, 512MB, dual DVD (1 reg 1 R/W), WinXP Home, for $506 delivered. Mine was the 507GR, very similar to this one...

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=G153-1008

baddog · 10-29-2005, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasDreams

Check some of the factory refurbs from Tiger Direct. I just got a Gateway P4 3.0GHz, 200GB, 512MB, dual DVD (1 reg 1 R/W), WinXP Home, for $506 delivered. Mine was the 507GR, very similar to this one...

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...&Sku=G153-1008

no monitor . . . what is the deal with getting service on a Gateway these days? Take it to a shop?

TexasDreams · 10-29-2005, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by baddog

no monitor . . . what is the deal with getting service on a Gateway these days? Take it to a shop?

They aren't doing any proprietary design on these systems, so any local shop could work on it after warranty. Monitor not included, but they can be found pretty cheap too.

Walrus · 10-30-2005, 12:28 AM

I just found out about IBuyPower.com. They are actually gaming computers though, but what great features for such a cheap price. I have my eyes on that Special-C. This computer I have here is 3+ years old, and when I have enough money saved that is what I'm going to buy. Only problem is that they don't give you XP with it. I'll have to find someone who can lend me their copy.

- Walrus

iwantchixx · 10-30-2005, 12:42 AM

clones. Find a local shop to build one for you if you don't have time ot build one yourself. You'll thank yourself when you don't have to deal with shipping the dell or tigerpc away every 4 months

baddog · 10-30-2005, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by iwantchixx

clones. Find a local shop to build one for you if you don't have time ot build one yourself. You'll thank yourself when you don't have to deal with shipping the dell or tigerpc away every 4 months

I stopped by a shop yesterday and requested they submit me a bid.

Dalai lama · 10-30-2005, 02:06 AM

Just go for a laptop

baddog · 10-30-2005, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Dalai lama

Just go for a laptop

have one, hate it

potter · 10-30-2005, 02:23 AM

I custom build computers, which comes out cheaper than any retail computer plus you get better equipment. Never had a complaint yet, everyone loves em.

But you and me don't like each other.

baddog · 10-30-2005, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by potter

But you and me don't like each other.

I don't know you, but thanks.

bigdog · 10-30-2005, 01:05 PM

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baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	What's the best deal going for a desktop? I hate shopping, what is the bestvalue for the dollar going right now? Looking at 80 - 160 gig hdd, DVD R/W, 1 gig ram, 19 (or 17) monitor, all the basics

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boner 2.0 Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 10,970	Take a look at the Dimension 9100 http://www1.us.dell.com/content/prod...=us&cs=04&l=en 1 gb ram, 160 gb harddrive.. 50$ more for a Dual core, 40$ for dvd burner, so around 1K$ __________________

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Walrus Confirmed User Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,150	I just found out about IBuyPower.com. They are actually gaming computers though, but what great features for such a cheap price. I have my eyes on that Special-C. This computer I have here is 3+ years old, and when I have enough money saved that is what I'm going to buy. Only problem is that they don't give you XP with it. I'll have to find someone who can lend me their copy. - Walrus

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iwantchixx Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Boonies Posts: 12,860	clones. Find a local shop to build one for you if you don't have time ot build one yourself. You'll thank yourself when you don't have to deal with shipping the dell or tigerpc away every 4 months

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