Good place for CHEAP (yet warrantied) computers?

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Author: Jim
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Subject: Good place for CHEAP (yet warrantied) computers?
If you are near north Tempe, try Elite PC (www.elitepc.com).


On Thursday 09 May 2002 14:11, you 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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Jim

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