[Gllug] Budget desktops

[Andrew Farnsworth]

I would just go for a Dell since it is in your budget.  Brand new 
shipped and VAT incld for 280.  Comes with a 1 year on site warranty.  
Or check the Dell Outlet for better deals but same warranty.  Also check 
HP.  These machines will run right at the 250ish mark since they come 
with the Microsoft Tax... err Vista.  Doesn't mean you can't stick Linux 
on them or even dual boot them, but they come with a Vista license.  Not 
bad if you every want to give it away or sell it.  The main thing you 
get if you buy from the outlet is more RAM and a "higher" version of 
vista (i.e. business or Ultimate rather than basic).  Also, Dell doesn't 
give a rebate for not getting mouse and keyboard so you will get nice 
shiny new K&M.

Andy

Dylan wrote:
> On Thursday 26 February 2009, Alistair Mann wrote:
>   
>> Dylan wrote:
>>     
>>> Hi All,
>>> So, where is good for bare-bones at the moment and what
>>> recommendations/caveats would anyone offer?
>>>       
>> 250 without VDU is hardly a budget desktop, more like a mid-range one...
>>
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> Maybe I can lower the budget then.
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>> You can buy bog standard Dell desktops off ebay for 150 /at most/
>>     
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> Are these new, boxed machines?
>
>   
>> -- I 
>> recently bought two Dimension 4600s for 100 quid the pair. If you want
>> to touch the (second hand) goods up, visit Stratford computer fair (each
>> Saturday); or all-week have a look at the Queensway computer market. For
>>   both I recommend you have a specific list of things you want to see
>> working in mind; haggling is not only accepted, it appears to be
>> expected. If you want a guarantee as well, scope out TCR. Also have a
>> look at Morgan Computers up the New Oxford Street.
>>     
>
> I'm planning a trip to TCR when I've got enough of an idea what I'm after, but 
> I'm not going second hand - there's a dozen various boxen and museum pieces 
> in the cellar awaiting playing with. Sometimes you just need a shiny new toy!
>
> Dx
>
>   
>> Cheers,
>> --
>> Alistair Mann
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