Dell system for £185 incl. VAT

HairyHatMan

pre-reg wrote:

Just ordered one as well. cheers to the op.

Does anyone know how much it is going to cost to be able to network this, so it works with my wireless network?

There was a wireless option when configuring the system, but it was a usb adaptor, so I assume putting it onbaord is not easy :


[font=arial,helvetica]Wireless Connectivity[/font]
Dell TrueMobile 2300 boradband router can support up to 16 wireless users and is ideal for sharing broadband connectivity. Dell Truemobile wireless networking products support most cable & DSL modems. Dial up modems are supported.

[font=arial,helvetica]Not Included
[font=arial,helvetica]Dell™ TrueMobile™ 1300 WLAN USB Adapter (+£30)
[font=arial,helvetica]Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Router (+£80)[/font][/font][/font]

rattla

Thanks Psybear I've been looking for a cheap one for my Mum for a while.

Just to mention a couple of things to compare this to the £320ish one with the TFT. The £320 machine does not come with speakers or modem which some of you may need/want.

biglugs

Just got in from work and looked at this again and decided it's too good to miss, so I've ordered a second one for one of my colleagues at work.
This is definitely a misprice, so don't be too surprised if it doesn't come off though!
Also checked and it appears to be delivered with 1x256Mb memory chip, so upgrading the memory at a later date would be comparatively cheap and easy.
All I need now is to get my Index Photoprinter and a PCI graphics card and I've got a fantastic new PC for £250.:D

MikeT_3

georgesky01 wrote:

sorry for being so thick but i have it in my basket what now

there is no checkout on the page?

I just checked and its still working fine, scroll to the bottom of the page to see the checkout button.

talkshop

louisejamison wrote:

I have never bought a comuter before but am looking. Are Dell computers any good or would it be better the buy one off the high street. also if you had the choice would you buy a desktop or laptop?

Dell are a well known brand, but this is only a very basic PC, hence the price.

You would be better off going to a computer fair or the High street for a better deal.

For computer fairs ....

http://www.excaliburcomputerfairs.co.uk/

http://www.computeuk.co.uk/fairs.html


A desktop will always be faster than any laptop.

A laptop is fine if you want to move the computer about a lot, or want use it in bed.

A desktop is best for speed and upgradability.

biglugs

Just been poking about and for anyone interested you can buy exactly the same system through the Dell home & office site (E-value code 305-D02305) at an inclusive price of just £301.00!!
So buying this offer through the medium business site saves you £117.08 - GRAB IT WHILE YOU CAN!;)

iwantitnow

talkshop wrote:

Dell are a well known brand, but this is only a very basic PC, hence the price.

You would be better off going to a computer fair or the High street for a better deal.

For computer fairs ....

http://www.excaliburcomputerfairs.co.uk/

http://www.computeuk.co.uk/fairs.html


A desktop will always be faster than any laptop.

A laptop is fine if you want to move the computer about a lot, or want use it in bed.

A desktop is best for speed and upgradability.

Here is some advice for you talkshop. Take your handle name and replace the O with I and the P with T.

You will not be able to pick up a brand new system and monitor of similar spec any cheaper at a computerfair. You could not build a system and provide a monitor at this price. This is a misprice that is why it is so cheap

If you are looking for a good value basic pc and monitor go for for this deal louisejamison and hope they honour the price.

talkshop

iwantitnow wrote:

Here is some advice for you talkshop. Take your handle name and replace the O with I and the P with T.

You will not be able to pick up a brand new system and monitor of similar spec any cheaper at a computerfair. You could not build a system and provide a monitor at this price.

This is a misprice, go for it louisejamison and hope they honour it.

Maybe you you should replace your first T with a K in your name.

I have done tech support for Dell PC's and they are a real pain to upgrade, so I speak from experience.


As I said before, they are a very basic PC, but you would be better off with something better if you can afford it.

master_blaster_2

is it worth upgrading the processor on this .... i want to use it for a simple dtp machine ( t shirt design and vinyl cutting ) i have a bettter mchine for the corel etc

b1g1an

talkshop wrote:

As I said before, they are a very basic PC, but you would be better off with something better if you can afford it.

Presume this sort of advice means you now work for PCWorld!

If you don't need any more than this you don't need anything better whether you can afford it or not.