Profile Notifications Link to facebook Invite Friends
Loading...
What is your shopping question?

Top Guides in "Computers"

SmartShopper SmartShopper Points: 14538
susan susan Points: 13706
mijnhertje mijnhertje Points: 3118
TracyLynn0923 TracyLynn0923 Points: 9281

I am on a tight budget and I am looking for a new Desk Top computer that is relatively fast and pretty cheap. Does anybody have and suggestions?

When shopping for: Desktops | Posted 02/16/2010 | 167 Views
Answer this Question
Hint for good answers:
  • Don't try to sell, rather give good, honest recommendations
  • Add links and attach products whenever possible
  • Update your profile (photo, areas of expertise, etc.) so your answer looks more credible
Give us feedback on what the problem with this answer to help us ensure better quality
Letting us know what you liked will help us ensure quality results in the future.
You are about to choose this answer as the "Best Answer". Do you wish to continue?
By choosing "no best answer" your tip may not be granted. IMshopping will review your suggestion, but we reserve the right to grant the tip.

Answers: (1)

TracyLynn0923 Posted: 02/16/2010
Ranked: 2nd in Desktops (based on 60 answers / 3 positive ratings )
Rank Answer
 0
 0
Trust me, I know how hard it is to keep within your budget when looking for any type of electronic item!  There are a few options for a decent priced desktop system for you!
One is the Asus Eee Box X202-X31 which sells for $268.00!
specifics are:
The Eee Box X202-X31P is a mini desktop PC with huge possibilities. Since the EeeBox PC only requires around 20 watts of power, your carbon footprint is reduced by 90 percent compared to a standard PC. It can even be mounted to the back of your LCD monitor. With its slim design, the world's smallest desktop PC allows an array of space-saving options.
  • Intel Atom N270 processor
    Features 1.6GHz speed, a 533MHz frontside bus, and 512K L2 cache
  • 1GB of DDR2 system memory
    Provides enough power to efficiently handle today's applications
  • 160GB SATAII hard drive
    Stores up to 45,000 photos, or up to 39,000 songs, or up to 19 hours of HD video
  • 10GB of Eee online storage
  • Wireless LAN
    Connects wirelessly to a broadband modem (cable or DSL) or to Wi-Fi hotspots using an 802.11b/g/n card
  • 10/100 Ethernet LAN
    Connects to a broadband modem (cable or DSL) or a network using a wired RJ-45 port
  • Express Gate
    Boots up in only seven seconds

    Additional Features
  • Memory card reader for SD, SDHC, MS and MS Pro media
  • Four USB 2.0 ports
  • DVI output
  • Headphone port
  • Microphone port

    Software
  • Genuine Microsoft XP Home edition.
  • Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Edition, 60-day trial version
Also there is the Emachines which sells for $298.00!
specifics are:
Start: Choking Hazard compliances End: Choking Hazard compliances
The eMachines EL1333G-01W desktop is as space-saving and affordable as ever with reliable AMD Athlon processing, rich graphics performance and plenty of storage space for your media and files. With Windows 7 Home Premium and front access ports, it's simple to have fun with your digital media, keep in touch with friends and tackle the most troublesome tasks with ease.
  • AMD Athlon 2850e processor
    1.8GHz, 512KB L2 Cache
  • 2GB (2 x 1024MB) DDR2 dual-channel memory (expandable to 4GB)
    Enough memory to handle today's most memory-hungry applications
  • 320GB 7200rpm SATA hard drive
    Store your music, videos, photos and documents with plenty of space to spare
  • 16X DVD Super Multi Double-Layer Drive
    Play and create CDs and DVDs with this double-layer DVD/CD burner drive
  • Wired Ethernet
    Connect to a broadband modem with 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
  • NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE integrated graphics

    Additional Features:
  • Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader
  • 9 x USB 2.0 ports, 2 x PS/2 ports, 1 x VGA port, 1 x headphone jack, 1 x microphone jack, 5 x audio jacks, 1 x Ethernet (RJ-45) port
  • 220W AC power supply included

    Software:
  • Genuine Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (To learn more about the features of Windows 7, click here)
  • Microsoft Works; Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Trial
  • Norton Internet Security 2009 Trial
  • eMachines Recovery Management
  • Other software from Adobe, Google, WildTangent and more

    Support & Warranty
  • 1-year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty with Toll-Free Tech Support
Also there is a Compaq Presario desktop selling for $309.99!
specifics are:
Get exactly the computing performance you need for home, school, and your essential computing needs. The Compaq Presario CQ5300F Desktop PC comes with the power and memory to handle a variety of tasks, efficiently and reliably.
    Key Features & Benefits
  • AMD Sempron LE-1300 processor
    2.30 GHz, 1600 MHz system bus, 512 KB L2 Cache
  • 2 GB PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM memory
    Enough memory to handle today's most memory-hungry applications
  • 320 GB SATA hard drive
    Store your music, videos, photos and documents with plenty of space to spare
  • SuperMulti DVD burner with LightScribe technology
    Play and create CDs and DVDs with this DVD/CD burner drive
  • Wired Ethernet
    Connect to a broadband modem with 10/100 Ethernet. Includes 56K modem
  • NIVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE Graphics with 895 MB graphics memory

    Additional Features
  • 6 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x headphone, 2 x microphone ports, 1 x VGA port, 1 x LAN port
  • Remote control with IR receiver
  • AC power supply included

    Software
  • Genuine Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (To learn more about the features of Windows 7, click here)
  • Microsoft Works
  • Norton Internet Security 2010

    Support & Warranty
  • 1-year Limited Hardware Warranty with Toll Free Support


Recommended products: Poll These  more >
$268.00
  • Compare Price
  • See related products
  • Save this item
  • Product Details
$278.00
  • Compare Price
  • See related products
  • Save this item
  • Product Details
Fill out some profile information so we can customize your experience...
We will occasionally send you questions based on your expertise.