I know of quite a few places that sell high quality and infinitely 
customized computers.. but at a price.  Right now, I'm buying a computer 
for a friend and I am having a very tough time finding just the right one.

Here's the problem: It has to be VERY cheap.  I'll go as high as $300 but 
even that is pushing it a bit.  Obviously, this can't be a kick-ass 
computer, but it doesn't need to be.  A celeron/duron with 64M + few gig 
drive and modem is all that's needed (no keyboard, mouse, speakers, or 
monitor).  It will be running Windows (unfortunately!) so hardware 
compatibility is a moot point.

Now there are quite a few systems on eBay that fit that criteria.. but the 
list drops to zero after the next requirement: there must be some sort of 
warranty (tech support, mostly) on it.  My friend lives in MI so having me 
support the system is out of the question.

Anybody run into a similar situation and find such a retailer?
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