So my laptop is on its last days and I need to get a computer for school. I don't wanna get another laptop and I would prefer a PC. Anyone know of any good sites that has cheap computers? I'd prefer to get the whole set... computer, monitor, mouse, keyboard. Keep in mind that I live in Minnesota.. so I'm not sure if any local places in Portland (or wherever you live) will be any help.
No local places would be of any help. If you are buying a whoel computer you can't beat the manufacturers online deals. First of all if going with PC I would go with a Dell over an HP for a home use PC, but either of them will offer good deals. Secondly, if your patient, a lot of times you can find great deals here: www.slickdeals.net I check it several times each day because sometimes the offers are only good for hours. For example, several years ago I bought a laptop that was a $3k laptop. With coupons and codes off of slickdeals, I picked it up for $1900. These days for a desktop computer, unless you are gaming or getting a high end monitor, should only run you a few hundred dollars. Maybe 600'ish at most.
Why not have one made for you. Although they are gone for the summer, my step sons often build nive PC's for people cheap and they use excellent materials. Aside from that, I'd also go with a Dell. Buy quality.
Because if you are getting a whole system then buying one usually doesn't save you much of anything, and you have no warranty. Most folks in school don't have the money to get their computer repaired if shit goes wrong.
I guess you missed the "I would prefer a PC" part of the request. So just in case you missed the memo!
Yep sometimes they have some good stuff there. You just have to be selective. Good post Blazerwookee. I totally forgot about that place.
Check at Frye's too, you can get "older" computers for really cheap. They are maybe 6 months or so behind what's currrent, but more than enough to do what you need for school.
Do not go Dell. Worst customer service ever. Bought a new laptop from there, and my wireless card didn't work and I called them everyday for 3 hours for nearly a week and a half to get them to solve the problem. Long story short, they never believed me it was a hardware issue since it was new when it was, and you have to jump through several hoops to talk to someone who knows what they're talking about. And you will get no refund if you're unsatisfied. Dell sucks.
I disagree. I have had many Dell computers and had excellent support. On the other side of the coin, I know how to troubleshoot better than most of them, and I know how to get past hurdles, where most folks don't. So I have no idea what it would be like for most end users. There was a period of time where their support was based out of India, but they moved it back.
That's weird. Maybe you have other support numbers, but whenever I call, it's some guy with an Indian accent. Took me about two hours to finally get someone based out of the U.S.
I've got three myself. I always use one. If you are going to do any heavy thinking, it's best to protect your head with a thinkpad. The only problem with wearing them is that they get awfully hot in the summer. barfo
Get an I-Mac right now and you get a free I-pod touch as well. I just got a 24 inch one, great computer.
Dell's have a reputation of being pieces of crap, and they really do live up to their reputation as far as I've seen. Alienware's generally have a good reputation. http://www.alienware.com/products/desktop-computers.aspx But seriously, buy your next computer on www.apple.com . You will be much happier.
