this is the best i found. just for home internet use.

Dell Vostro 200 Tower: Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz, 2GB DDR2, 80GB HDD, DVDRW, 20" Dell E207WFP Wide LCD, Windows XP Home Or Vista Home Basic $499


any other deals would be appreciated.

slickdeals.net

 

check techbargains.com they have good computer deals often.

My laptop pooped out today, so I'm thinking about getting a PowerBook pro.

 

depends on a lot more than those basic specs and what you plan to do with it.

What do you want to use it for?
What video card?
What speed of ram, harddrive, burner, etc?
How upgradable is it?

How much are you willing to pay to get exactly what you want? Or are you just wanting to get something at a bargain because it's bargain?

 

just for basic use

 

Then the one u listed is really good enough. In fact if you want a basic use, Pentium 4 is ENOUGH already. I don't know how basic you're doing but if you're just doing word processing for work, watch movies, etc. Pen 4 can handle very well already, no need to even get core 2 duo. No need for a good video card either. But $499 is a good price for core 2 duo...so cheap and with a 20' LCD monitor too. I believe it's due to a cheap video card and small hard drive. Again... 80GB is plenty for basic use....

 

if all u need is basic use, just get a used dell on craigslist for 150 bux

 

make sure that $499 includes the monitor...the dell ad i checked out had similar deals, but were +$189ish for the lcd monitor

 

thats a great system. since its 2gb pick XP.. dont get vista unless you expand the memory.

when you need more space simply buy an external usb harddrive for <100$.. storage is CHEAP

 

awesome product. screen is sharp, form factor is sublime -- flush dvi port, magnetic AC power connection... and now it even dual boots Windows

ive been trying to find a good excuse to give myself to get one. if only i hadnt bought a desktop recently....