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Acid09
post Jan 22 2007, 05:14 PM
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Buying new computers is like buying new cars, I suck at both. I'm looking for assistance in finding some good deals for *new* or referbished computers, desk tops or lap tops. My price range is 500 or lower.

Currently I got my eyes set on a Toshiba satellite note book. It sports an Intel Celeron M Processor 420, 512mb DDR (wtf? direct drive?) memory, 60 GB, reads/writes CDs/DVDs and has integrated 802.11 b/g wireless LAN, and a 17'' screen. Basically while reading this ad I see 420 and the thing cost 499.99 after rebates. I understand it has 60 GB, can burn CDs/dvds and has wireless internet capability. - all things that are attractive.

Next thing I'm looking at is a COMPAQ featuring an AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3500+, 512 DDR, 200 GB, DVD+R/dual layer/DVD+/-RWdrive w/ Lightscribe technology (huh?), Windows xp media edition 2005, 16'' flat screen. So I read this ad as being about the same thing except its 449.99 and a desk top as a pose to a notebook.

Of these two which is the better deal? And do any of you know of any better deals. Keep in mind I'm not interested in buying from individuals. I am only looking to buy through some company.


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post Jan 25 2007, 01:17 PM
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I'm not too worried about any graphics cards. I wouldn't mind getting a decent one but not if I have to pay alot. I also did think about getting an apple but they're not cheap. I got this new game that pretty fresh called space empires IV (maybe VI? I'm dyslexic). Its a bad ass game to me but the computer its installed on doesn't allow the game to perform very well. Its frustrating to buy a game for $40 bucks, believing it does meet all the requirements (and the computer does meet the minimum reqs) just to have the game crap out on me. But oh well I have the game installed on a friends computer and it runs fine. At any rate performance is a good thing but not at a needlessly high price, especially if something I could upgrade in the future.

Right now I'm leaning towards buying a more expensive top of the line PC or apple and then upgrade it as needed.


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