Buying a computer

wonderfullife_2

Hi
Latest offers for Dell,
http://www.dmxdimension.com/blogsection/dell_uk_special_offers.html

Hope this helps

Jem8472

zacspeed wrote:

Whatever you buy - make sure it has a 64 bit processor! You'll be grateful you did in future. I'd go for the AMD Sempron 3200 minimum.

dont you think that 64bit is a bit overklill for just using the internet and little home stuff?

dixie_dean_2

Cheers for all that. I got a bit carried away with the thank yous, but as my nan used to say - in fact still does say - to me and my brother, I dont give one without the other. Dell is looking like a winner and will also check out a mac (is that a laptop?)

dixie_dean_2

This looks good to me, i think! Would I need to buy a printer and a modem and thats it for basic use?


Dell Dimension 1100 - Hot Offer
Dell have a good deal on this Dell Dimension 1100 desktop computer with a 17" TFT and are offering £30 discount and free delivery. The final price inclusive of VAT and delivery is £289!

Specification:

Intel® Celeron® D Processor 325 (2.53GHz, 533fsb, 256K cache)
Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition, SP2
256MB Dual Channel DDR 400 Memory (1x256)
80GB (7,200rpm) Hard Drive
Integrated Intel® Extreme Graphics
48X DVD/CDRW Combo Drive
Integrated 2.0 Channel High Definition Audio
Microsoft® Works 7.0
Dell E176FP 17" Flat Panel Monitor
Dell Entry Quietkey USB Keyboard
Dell USB 2 Button Wheel Mouse

zacspeed_2

Jem8472 wrote:

dont you think that 64bit is a bit overklill for just using the internet and little home stuff?

Maybe for what you want to do TODAY, but when Vista comes out later this year, you'll be kicking yourself for penny-pinching, especially when you consider the price of the Sempron processors at the moment. (Plus, it also depends what "a little home stuff" means - Digital photography/home video editing?).

Gibblestick

dixie_dean wrote:

This looks good to me, i think! Would I need to buy a printer and a modem and thats it for basic use?


Dell Dimension 1100 - Hot Offer
Dell have a good deal on this Dell Dimension 1100 desktop computer with a 17" TFT and are offering £30 discount and free delivery. The final price inclusive of VAT and delivery is £289!

Specification:

Intel® Celeron® D Processor 325 (2.53GHz, 533fsb, 256K cache)
Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition, SP2
256MB Dual Channel DDR 400 Memory (1x256)
80GB (7,200rpm) Hard Drive
Integrated Intel® Extreme Graphics
48X DVD/CDRW Combo Drive
Integrated 2.0 Channel High Definition Audio
Microsoft® Works 7.0
Dell E176FP 17" Flat Panel Monitor
Dell Entry Quietkey USB Keyboard
Dell USB 2 Button Wheel Mouse

That spec would be fine although you will almost certainly need to get some extra Memory (256 or 512) as 256 is really not enough. Don't buy the memory upgrade from Dell though, as they charge through the nose for upgrades (all upgrades are extortion from Dell, that's how they make a lot of their money on the cheap PC deals).
It's pretty easy to fit memory (it can only go in 1 place and one way round).

As for a printer, try here (they change daily so keep looking for bargains)

http://www.aria.co.uk/DealforToday.asp#2537
http://www.scan.co.uk/todayonly/

you can also get memory from there and save postage.

You should be able to get a free modem with a broadband package.

Check out http://www.adslguide.org/isps/compare.asp for ratings of ISPs