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I got a computer QUESTION?????

Bubba JoelBubba Joel Member Posts: 5,161
edited November 2001 in General Discussion
My wife can get a computer, through the school she teaches at...It is: 1.5 GHz Pentium 4, 256MB SDRAM 40GB Hard Drive, Minitower Case, 16" Color Monitor, 16X DVD-ROM, 16X CD-RW, Sound Blaster Audio, 56K Modem, Windows XP,Office XP Pro, Keyboard, Mouse, 1.44 MB floppy drive, 3 year next business day on-site service...She can get this for $1,116.00.......Is it a good price? It has been many year,since I have had a new 'puter.....I'm still having to pedaling this one.....ALSO, is this a good one..? Model is: Dell OptiPlex GX240, Desktop model..Thanks, in advance....I'm not up on the new fangled machines....
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  • oldsoldiersneverdieoldsoldiersneverdie Member Posts: 43 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Excellent buy! Dell gives the best bang for the buck. If it were me I would updrade the monitor to 19 or 21 inch. Otherwise, go for it.
    Illigitimi Non Carborundum (don't let the bastards get you down).[This message has been edited by oldsoldiersneverdie (edited 11-11-2001).]
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  • DaRoostaDaRoosta Member Posts: 270 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    That sounds like a great deal! I like "oldsoldiersneverdie"'s idea of having a bigger screen. You shouldn't have to upgrade that new 'puter for at least a few years.
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  • IconoclastIconoclast Member Posts: 10,515 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Bubba -*Sounds* good, but just to be sure, go to the Dell site & price one exactly as described as a 'student / educator.' I agree w/ prior poster - a 16" monitor is just to blinking tiny.
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  • OrphanedcowboyOrphanedcowboy Member Posts: 351 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I got a Dell last yr, and I love it, I also recommend upgrading the monitor, and maybe get yourself a zip drive for them big files you want to save, I think that is a great deal, are they offering the 3yr/3yr/ 24 hour a day service and tech support warranty?
    Orphanedcowboy@msn.com
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  • Bubba JoelBubba Joel Member Posts: 5,161
    edited November -1
    cowboy, that's right...also we can get a HP DeskJet 952 Color Printer, Printer Cable for $136.20..Also available is a Dell Latitude C600, Notebook Model...850MHz Pentium111, 256MB SDRAM, 20GB Hard Drive, Nylon Carrying Case, 14.1" Screen, 8-8-8-24 X DVD Read/Write Combo, Modem, Windows XP, Office XP Pro, 3 year next business day on-site service, for $1934.00....Can't afford this one...Also they give the option to pay cash, 12mo, or 24mo. financing....They offer this every year, it seems...We have to turn the paper, with our order, this week..
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  • OrphanedcowboyOrphanedcowboy Member Posts: 351 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I upgraded to the 19" monitor, and went with a zip, and also a 10,000 rpm hard drive, it cost me more but it was worth it, this thing flies, You'll enjoy and it's a great deal, I had to buy the XP OS(mine came w/ME), you lucky dog!
    Orphanedcowboy@msn.com
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  • semiwadsemiwad Member Posts: 14 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Bubba .... just a thought ... and although this seems a pretty good deal .......Go look at .... http://www.computersurplusoutlet.com and ... http://www.computergeeks.com Maybe not the full package you are after but .. some VERY good deals.And ...... please ... don't be hung up on the ''latest CPU'' .... you can get PIII stuff much cheaper and .... IMHO .. the small difference in speed is almost insignificant ....... and, you'll save many $$$$'s/!!!!!!Just my 0.02!
    "UNITED WE STAND"~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"Never mind the dog - beware the owner""Growing old is mandatory, growing wise is optional"
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  • Bubba JoelBubba Joel Member Posts: 5,161
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the responses.......Hey Semiwad, I'll check that out...
    I wouldn't mind being the last man on earth-just to see if all of those girls were telling me the truth....
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  • Trader DaveTrader Dave Member Posts: 791 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Bubba, that sounds like a good deal. I am the IT person at my company and the Dell Optiplex is the best line going. Dell makes a lesser line so if you compare, remember to compare Optiplex with Optiplex. That 16" monitor is probably a 17" with 16" view area. Most Dell monitors are actually Sony Trinitrons (Best Screen Around).Dell is the highest rated system for satisfaction. Now at that price you can't go wrong. Dell also has another line with same features as you said but at about $250 less money. It may be best to go with the lower line since most computers useful life is around 3 years. (3 years based on changing technology and advancements in this industry).Bottom line is shop around and get the most bang for the buck.Good Luck
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  • Bubba JoelBubba Joel Member Posts: 5,161
    edited November -1
    Thanks Trader Dave, I don't know about computers and I will take the advice of all you that do......Thanks..So I think we will order the one thats available and maybe try to get a larger moniter.....
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  • gunnutgunnut Member Posts: 724 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Bubba, as a Network Administrator/Asst. Director IS. I can say your getting a pretty good deal. We have approx 3000 pc's enterprise wide about 500 being Dell's. The only problem we have had is the hard drives. Out of the last 250 optiplexes approx 160 of them have had bad hard drives, However Dell service has been outstanding. Next day on the new hard drives is their rule... hope this helps Bobby J. Shults, CCNA,CCDA,CCNP,CCDP MCP,MCSE,MCDBA,CNENetwork AdministratorChoctaw Nation of Oklahoma
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  • Ms. BeastMs. Beast Member Posts: 496 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Bubba- We have a dell.....great service! When ever we do have some problem, I call and they help get it fixed. Our cdrom went to sh... they sent a new one to replace it. They helped me replace it over the phone and we sent the old one back, no charge. Same when our hard drive got fried by a virus. Never had any problems with service except waiting on the phone! I would get another Dell when this one goes......no question!
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  • mudgemudge Member Posts: 4,225 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    BubbaI just looked in the mirror and didn't see a computer expert looking back but.....I just got a CD writer to replace the CD drive in my computer. I got the TDK VeloCD 16x10x40 from Bestbuys.com. Cost me $89 after rebate. Installed it myself. Believe me, if I can do it, ANYBODY can do it. Just three plugs and 4 screws and Voila. Now I've got space on 1 CD for what it would take about 600 floppys to accomplish. AND I can overwrite CD's to store ongoing info. (Like ALL of Josey1's posts. Well that might take 2 CD's.)Just an alternative to the ZIP drive.Couldn't hurt to check it out.Mudge
    I can't come to work today. The voices said, STAY HOME AND CLEAN THE GUNS!
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