Dell Dimension Desktop PC for £233-83 incl delivery and VAT

chico

For those who missed out on the recent £185 deal, here are a few alternative deals for a basic Dell Dimension desktop system, starting with one at £233-83.

Go to https://www.dell.co.uk
Click Small Business
Use Shop by E-value Code with 100 D02241
Select 1 year European Collect and Return Service
Click Continue twice
Click Add to Basket

The summary spec is as follows:

Intel Celeron Processor (2.6GHz, 128K cache, 400MHz FSB)
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2
Memory 256MB Single Channel DDR (1x256MB)
Dell QuietKey Keyboard
Dell E773p 17" Value CRT Monitor
40GB (7,200 rpm) IDE Hard Drive
No Floppy Drive
Dell PS/2 Scroll Mouse
No Modem
Optical Devices 48x CD-ROM
No Speakers
Microsoft Works 7.0
Support Service 1 Year European Collect and Return Service

Total Price £199.00 + VAT = £233.83

Two alternative E-value Codes to use are
- ppuk4 D02241a, to get the above system minus the monitor for £187,
- 100 d02245, to get the above system with a Dell v92 Data/Fax modem and a 48X DVD/CDRW Combo Drive for £241.43.

These prices are dependent on the Free Delivery offer, which is due to end 16/02/2005.

gazza007

Do you have a code for CDRW & no monitor?

antoniomontana

are these machines upgradable?
ie do they have agp/pci ports

redfox

antoniomontana wrote:

are these machines upgradable?
ie do they have agp/pci ports

Highly unlikely you can upgrade the graphics to much. Most basic Dells have the graphics on board with no AGP slot at all, although I believe some may have a PCI slot but not sure in this case. Certainly the last Dimension 2400 I saw didn't have a PCI slot.

biglugs

Also be warned that this is the Dimension 2400 system, so the processor is not as fast as the one in the 3000 system.
I think it's probably worth waiting for them to produce another offer on the 3000s if you want a basic machine.

rogerramjet

They have PCI slots which means you can insert a dedicated graphics card if necessary. just note, this is PCI and NOT PCI express.

The processor maybe a 2400 celeron which is a cut down processor, however, it maybe worth noting that unless you want to play high spec games or do a lot of photo/graphic manipulation the system will be fine.

I think it's very easy for companies to brainwash people into thinking that they must have the best processor, the best graphics, the best meomory and best size harddrive.

For many people this spec system will be under-utilised, most only want a system to do some wordprocessing and go on the internet.

Just spend a little time and think back to systems you used to use and then think of the spec of them. I used for years a Dell P75 (75mhz processor) with 32mb memory and 1mb graphics (on-board) and I used to play games on it, go on the internet and when I put a cd-r drive in (2 speed) burn discs.

Sugar_Junkie

And be warned I have heard alot of negative things about Dell computers, mainly about their awful after sales customer service. I personally would never buy from them.

MikeT_3

There really are lots of lower priced Dell systems available atm, all of them from the 2.4 celeron will be fine for net surfing and general office type app's

Go to https://www.dell.co.uk
Click Small Business and try these codes (remembering to select 1yr collect return service) for a sample.

305-D02245A is 2.4Celeron 40gig 512mem CDrom modem 15" TFT £311:38

305-D02305 Cel D 2.66 40gig 256mem dvd/cdrw spkers modem 17" crt £302

305-D02301 Celeron D 2.66 80gig 256mem cdrom 17" crt £316

305-D02302 P4 2.8 80gig 512mem cdrom 17" crt £339:58

305-D02302A Celeron D 2.66 80gig 512mem cdrom 17" TFT £328

Any of the above can be added to if for instance you want a cdrw instead of a cdrom then just add it as an extra.

Hope this helps someone

kpshah

Add 2241A: Cel2.6/400FSB/128K Cache, XP Home SP2, Works 7, 1Yr CAR, 40Gb HDD, 256Mb, No FDD, NO MONITOR, No Speakers, No Modem, 48x CD-Rom, Keyboard, Mouse. - Price: £186.83 inc VAT/Shipping.

ferretktf

biglugs wrote:

Also be warned that this is the Dimension 2400 system, so the processor is not as fast as the one in the 3000 system.
I think it's probably worth waiting for them to produce another offer on the 3000s if you want a basic machine.

I would disagree. For under £200 this seems to be a great "Basic" machine for someone like my 65-year-old mother who wants to be able to shop at Sainsbury's and M&S on-line, send e-mails to friends and family around the world, and capture and print digital camera photos.

Ok, the 40Mb hard drive may need an upgrade (but not at Dell's prices!) .. can get a 200Gb drive for £60 elsewhere! but this beats hands-down the £400 minimum that she would have to spend if she walked into Dixons or PC World.

She won't be playing Doom3 or editing home movies... she just needs something basic (and a little bit better than the PII 300 that she has been using for the past four years) ... so why pay £100 more for the 3000 model .... or to put it into a better context, why pay 50% more??

I've bought one for her.

calibrax

Sugar_Junkie wrote:

And be warned I have heard alot of negative things about Dell computers, mainly about their awful after sales customer service. I personally would never buy from them.

Dell are the world's biggest computer manufacturer - of course you've heard bad things, show me a major company who haven't had some bad press!

The problem is, that the silent majority of people who have had excellent service don't broadcast it, because they are happy. I have used Dell for years now, and have never had any problems. I also have a lot of friends who have used Dell with no problems.

Steve