I need a computer, basic,fast internet, will probably use it to make flyers, resumes, etc. What would you recomend I get? I want to get the most for as little $$$ as possable, within the $600 range if possable? :P Thanks!
Go to CDW (Computer Discount Warehouse)
http://www.cdw.com/NR/exeres/DAD08F10-F9DE-4157-9AAF-386A39202625.htm
They are in Vernon Hills, close for you. ;D
Why I recommend them is because they have great customer service and more reliable computers. Or go with Dell or Gateway.
I usually buy used Mac's.
http://www.powerbookguy.com/desktop.html
Hard to get rid of old ones because they still work well.
Thanks folks! ;)
Dell will have great prices for what you want to do... They usually have pretty good package deals for consumers too!
Tiger direct has good fast computers in that price range, basic units will go for $300-$500.
www.tigerdirect.com
hp just advertized in tv for a p4, ht tech w/15" lcd for $499.00
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Just bought a new Gateway yesterday. A laptop. You can get into one that will be plenty more than you need for about 700.00 new.
We bought a Compaq Piesario a while back. We really like it. Reasonably priced and lots of memory for storage.
QuoteGo to CDW (Computer Discount Warehouse)
They are in Vernon Hills, close for you. ;D
Stay away from CDW. >:( The last 2 companies I worked for dumped them because of poor service. And sales reps that talk down to IT guys etc. Years ago they were OK but as they have grown so have their issues.
Your best bet would be a Dell or (dare I say :o ) an Apple. ;) Look online for deals using buy.com or Googles Froogle.
I've never had a problem with them. I did alot of business with them when I worked for the radio station and now, they always honor over warranty services for cheap and fix things right. Everybody is different. :-/
Lucky you Suzy.
I had IT pros laugh about how a salesman tried to talk them into something that was not needed but CDW said it was. I wonder what commision level our salesman was shooting for? ??? I had my office manager call for more products and she got the hard sell with a bunch of lies regarding flat screen monitors.
CDW was a nice company about 8 years ago. Now there a giant and there poor service and sneaky ways are unfortunate. >:(
Whoever you are and whatever you need - with anything in life - shop around.
QuoteWe bought a Compaq Piesario a while back. We really like it. Reasonably priced and lots of memory for storage.
My first modern PC was a Presario. Went from a 1mhz Apple //e to a 350mhz Presario 5150 in 99. ;D But after 3 yrs of having to reformat the stupid thing every 6 months (constant crashes), I build my own now. So far built 7 and no problems with each excluding the PEBKAC and ID10T errors. ;D
Hey MJ,
Check out Alexa's post in the "If you need a holiday gift" thread a few posts down. The newegg.com machine that she found looks like a good deal.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=999946000050008&type=product&productCategoryId=cat01173&id=pcmprd46200050008
This is what I think I'm gonna go for, whata ya think?
Quotehttp://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=999946000050008&type=product&productCategoryId=cat01173&id=pcmprd46200050008
This is what I think I'm gonna go for, whata ya think?
Pretty basic. Something to think about is that e-machines have some level of proprietary hardware, making upgrades a little more difficult. (My father -n law has an older model) The fact that they are including a CRT (and not an LCD) at that price, makes it seem a little pricey. I think you could do better, actually.
Here are some links on newegg.com
monitor (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?submit=PROPERTY&SubCategory=20&maxprice=220&bop=and&Order=rating)
I have the NU monitor at the top of the page, it rocks.
box (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16883102810)
About the same as the Emachine, smaller hard drive, but unless you have a ton of video or pix, you wont need anything much bigger. Also, the card reader and 2 USB slots on the front are nice, and it has a couple of PCI slots on the motherboard if you'd like to add a sound card or video card later on. You can also add another HD if you need to.
printer (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Manufactory=&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&description=&MinPrice=&MaxPrice=115&SubCategory=38&Submit=Property)
If you buy the box, they show a $50 rebate on certain printers, one way to lower your cost.
Newegg also has their "bill me later" option, which is cool, but don't overspend, cuz it's really easy to do that.
After that, if you do some burning, you'll want an additional optical drive, those are all fairly cheap.
These are just suggestions to help you compare costs. Keep looking around and see of anyone else has any other suggestions.