Originally posted by auiotour:
blah...blah...blah...Now back to Dell. Give me any computer they have, and I could build a system for way cheaper then they sell them for...blah...blah...blah....



I built my computer and at the time saved some decent money vs. if I had just typed in www.dell.com and configured a similar system. I used pricewatch as my guide, but actually beat many of them by buying locally with rebates. Pricewatch is a good place to start, but it is not the best deals. Anyway, I recommended getting a Dell hot deal, not just any configuration you want. Tell me that you can beat these prices:

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And the examples could go on forever. Look at Jason's current PC and what his uses are. In my experience, he can get a decent Dell P4 (not cely) 2.5-2.8GHz system with a 17" quality LCD for under $750.

Jason,

I bought a re-badged Lite-On 48x CDRW for $20 after rebates. I also bought soem other brand 52x CDRW for $10 after rebates. Unless you are obsesses with black, it is cheaper to get drives locally, CD, DVD, and HDD. Keyboards and mice (cheap ones) are often free after rebates. Check your weekly flyers for BB, CC, Office Max, Office Depot, Staples, etc. 17" CRT is only $50-70 about once a month locally. 19" flat screen is in the $150 range for an okay one, under $100 for non-flat.

Aaron