Where to get a cheap PC (Windows XP)?

 
Old Nov 19, 2006 | 09:04 PM
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Where to get a cheap PC (Windows XP)?

I need a PC which will be used for nothing but e-mail/homework/internet - nothing fancy so I don't care much about features. I only need the CPU, I have everything else. Has to be Win XP because I was told wireless cards don't work with older OS's.

So does anyone have a computer they want to get rid of locally, or know any place where I can pick up a used one that won't break the bank (it's not for me...)

Thanks =)
Old Nov 19, 2006 | 09:40 PM
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i can get you a pirated copy lol, you just need a OEM CD KEY (Normally on the side of computers

I know west boca high school offers prebuilt refurb computers with key/mouse for $50 :0

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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 09:49 PM
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She needs the computer with XP.
Old Nov 19, 2006 | 11:36 PM
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www.pricewatch.com is your friend or you can look around for refurbished computers. They're everywhere on the net...
Old Nov 20, 2006 | 12:43 AM
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teddy,

what's your budget?
Old Nov 20, 2006 | 12:51 AM
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Hmm, I don't really know what these things go for used, that's why I said the cheaper the better Worst case scenario I'll have spend the night in front of Best Buy on black Friday..

But if you have something in mind, please do let me know and I'll consult the person I'm buying it for =)
Old Nov 21, 2006 | 02:12 PM
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Man, I had a thread up earlier giving one away but nobody was interested so I shipped it off to my brother-in-law in Jax. Wish I had seen this sooner.
Old Nov 21, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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Win 2k works fine with wireless cards...

I would say, unless u can get someone to give you an old computer, then just goto any retail store and buy the cheapest one. If someone is trying to sell u a 3-5yr old computer for $100 and u can pay $200 or $250 for a computer thats 17times better, why not just spend the extra $100
Old Nov 21, 2006 | 03:23 PM
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Circuit City will be giving a laptop for $100 bucks on black friday. If you are willling to camp out there. I think it requires a one year vonage contract. (you can allways cancel the contract)
Old Nov 21, 2006 | 04:16 PM
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just got to best buy and you can get a good e-machines pc for about $400 if thats not too much.
Old Nov 21, 2006 | 06:27 PM
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Try This

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Old Nov 21, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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E-machine with 15" flat panel for $189

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....0&type=product

But then again, it's the black friday sale so you'll need to camp out
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Originally Posted by CtK
edit: dell pcs are ok but once you have a problem, dont look to them for help. the nice thing about best buy or circuit city is being able to drive over or call if you have any issues.

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