I saw brand new 1GHz e-machines for $350 in December, CD-ROM, 128MB
RAM, and I think 10GB drives.  Fry's had 1GHz bare bones - everything
except a hard drive for $200 - brand new.

Your requirements should not be too hard to meet, or come close to.

George


Kurt Granroth wrote:
> 
> 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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