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My Dad wants to know if he's getting a good deal.

Jul 29, 2005 11:53AM PDT

He is in the market for a new computer and is getting his office remodeled with a built in desk and cabinets.

He found a deal where he will get a Compaq Presario (don't know the model number) with AMD 3100+, 512 RAM, 160 GB. He also got a Sony (no model number) 17" flat panel LCD monitor and he upgraded to an HP all-in-one printer. Including a 4 year warranty on both the printer and computer he will get it all for $900 after rebates.

Is this a good deal? I would think so with all of the add-ons and the warranty prices.

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i dont think so....
Jul 29, 2005 12:00PM PDT
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thanks, but I don't see how thats a better deal...
Jul 29, 2005 12:49PM PDT

Thats $650 for the computer alone, add on the warranty and I bet its pushing $800...The LCD is $200+, then the All-in-One printer would be another $150...That's gonna be at least $1200 plus.

For $900 is the one I showed a good deal. I know I can spend more money and get a better one.

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Here u go...
Jul 29, 2005 12:59PM PDT
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well the computer is better
Jul 29, 2005 12:59PM PDT

u get a 250gb sata hd, u get way better processor also it is 64-bit. also has pci-express slot so can upgrade in the future. also comes with 1gb ram and win. media center 2005.

also y r u gettin a 4 year warranty? i replace computers around 4-5 years.

also allin one printer is not 150 bucks. i once saw one for around 50 bucks made by hp.

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compaq one wont last especially because win. vista
Jul 29, 2005 1:02PM PDT

is coming out next year

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i would.........
Jul 29, 2005 8:44PM PDT

look at the gateway fx400x its 1024 ram 17 lcd nice speakers wirless keyboard and mouse 2.8 pentium D (nice) and 128 vram nvidia 6600g. oh ya nad 250gig hd. for 1300$$.free shipping. gateway i havent had good exps with but it looks fine. so spend 400 more it looks like its worth it.