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How bad are the low end Dells?
My wife's best friend put me in the uncomfortable position of selecting, specing out, and buying her next PC.
I spent a whole lot more on my FP2001 + 8400 than she wants or needs.
Her activities are strictly limited to email and occasional surfing: no gaming, downloading, etc.
Would I really be doing her a disservice to order one of the really low-end machines?
She wants to spend $700 max--I'm having trouble configuring a system w/ both a 17" LCD + Word [basic requirements, in my view] w/o exceeding her budget.
Let me know what you think.
Thanks!
dg
I spent a whole lot more on my FP2001 + 8400 than she wants or needs.
Her activities are strictly limited to email and occasional surfing: no gaming, downloading, etc.
Would I really be doing her a disservice to order one of the really low-end machines?
She wants to spend $700 max--I'm having trouble configuring a system w/ both a 17" LCD + Word [basic requirements, in my view] w/o exceeding her budget.
Let me know what you think.
Thanks!
dg
lee_hacken
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Posted November 3rd, 2005 13:00
dimension 3000 is now call E310shesagordie
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Posted November 3rd, 2005 19:00
dg27.
Check out the D-3000 listed hereClick Customize it. The offer expires expires 11/09/05.Bev.- Dell runs sales all the time. Follow these coupon/sales sites for a week or two unless your friend can't wait.
tylerburns
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Posted November 4th, 2005 00:00
Awesome, thanks for the links to coupons. I didnt know these were available, now i can really upgrade my (future) system :)
SR45
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Posted November 3rd, 2005 12:00
My opinon only......Get at least the E510, that is more upgradable for the future, and she can keep this new system longer than having the entry level system, which is good for office work, e-mail and internet stuff. But, the entry level system is now older technology now and the step above this will have more upgrability for possible future needs. Best of both worlds. Look for a great coupon or Dell promotion to lower the cost of this system, which may get it within the same amount as the Dim 3000 entry level system. Good luck
Dim 4400 ( 3 Years 5 Months, going strong )
2.6 Ghz 400 FSB
1 Gb 2100 DDR Memory
20 Gb hard drive 7,200
Windows XP Home - SP-2
Leadtek 6600 GT ( AGP ) video
48xCDRW
17 LCD ( 1703 FP )
250 watt power supply