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[Computers] Really Cheap Desktop?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by ima_drummer2k, May 18, 2007.

  1. ima_drummer2k

    ima_drummer2k Member

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    My girlfriends' computer has crashed and I think a new computer would be a perfect birthday present for her. She already has a monitor, printer, speakers, keyboard, mouse, etc. All she needs is the desktop.

    Is there anything out there I can get for like $200 or cheaper? It doesn't need to have a lot of space or be anything fancy at all. The only thing she uses hers for is to check email and put CDs onto her iPod. She uses her work laptop for everything else. Hell, she actually has DIAL UP, so like I said, it doesn't have to be anything fancy AT ALL.

    Any suggestions would be appreciated.
     
  2. pirc1

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    E Machine is around 300-400 isn't it? Or look on Ebay.
     
  3. swilkins

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    I wouldn't buy her a computer.

    $200 could buy a lot of other cool chick stuff.

    Would you rather her tell her friends that you bought her this and that and this and that or this POS $200 desktop.

    Think about it.
     
  4. Faos

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    $200 will get you 1/2 hour with a good escort.
     
  5. swilkins

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    hmmmmmmmmm
     
  6. pirc1

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    So for one hour of "work" a girl could get an E Machine? ;)
     
  7. swilkins

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    She has to pay her pimp too.

    More like 1.5 hours.
     
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    Go to Microcenter and look at Powerspec
     
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    craigslist
    also, why not splurge, get her a mac mini?
     
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    Buy a good 2-3 year old workstations on ebay locally for under $50.

    You can get them for $25 sometimes.
     
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    Fry's just had a $199 PC today. Sold out in 3-4 hours. Sucks.
     
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    You can get a pretty decent necklace with that if you look around. Girls love jewelry
     
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    don't waste your money!

    I wouldn't throw that old desktop(I call it the console). It may be just the HD that died so you can just replace that for like REALLY REALLY REALLY CHEAP.

    My sis PC crashed last year but it was just the HD that died, which I replaced it (for free since my firend have plenty old one) and its working fine.

    I'm not saying it gonna be HD it could be anything. You just gotta test it.
     
  17. JayZ750

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    Speaking of really cheap computers, I'm looking to replace my notebook. I need something to last me another 4 years. I'm no computer wiz, but want something cheap, but still good...

    how does this Compaq deal

    or this Toshiba deal look?
     
  18. Dave2000

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    i bought a used iMac that im using now :p for $60 at Directron, didnt come with a keyboard or mouse, but works beautifully :) sucks with watching video, but im sure that can be fixed with more memory :)
     

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