Good place for CHEAP (yet warrantied) computers?
robert jorgenson
plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
Thu, 09 May 2002 15:11:26 -0700
WOW, i wish i knew about this place yesterday, they have the radeon 7000
agp 32 MB ddr with tv out and multiple monitor support for 65 bucks, and i
spent 80 on mine :( oh well to late now
At 02:46 PM 5/9/02 -0700, you wrote:
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>If you are near north Tempe, try Elite PC (www.elitepc.com).
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>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?
>
>- --
>Jim
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>Freedom is worth protecting
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