xxxLauraxxx
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Hi! I am considering buying a computer in the next week. I need it just for internet use, msn, some downloading, and the occaisonal document...in other words, I am a pretty light user. If anyone who knows computers could provide some input on the following systems in regards to whether they should suit my needs, and are worth the money, I would greatly appreciate it. (All computers from MDG and CDN$)
1. "Focus 2800" $679 taxes included
- Intel Celeron D Processor 335 (2.80 GHz, 256KB L2 Cache, 533 MHz FSB)
- Microsoft Windows XP Home
- 512MB Memory
- 80GB Hard Drive
- 40x24x40 CD-RW Drive (Free DVD Burner Upgrade)
- 3D Sound, 3D Graphics
- 17" CRT Monitor
2. "Focus 3000" $899 taxes included
- Intel Pentium 4 Processor (3 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 533 MHz FSB)
- Microsoft Windows XP Home
- 512MB Memory
- 160GB Hard Drive
- 40x24x40 CD-RW Drive (Free DVD Burner Upgrade)
- 3D Sound, 3D Graphics
- 19" CRT Monitor
3. "Horizon 2800CL" $899 taxes included
- Intel Celeron D Processor 335 (2.80 GHz, 256KB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)
- Microsoft Windows XP Media Centre Edition 2005
- Genuine Intel D845GVFN Motherboard
- 512MB DDR Kingston MEmory
- 80GB Western Digital 7200 RPM Hard Drive
- DVD Writer-Burner
- Intel Extreme Dedicated Graphics
- SoundMac 3D Sound, SPX and MIC, Pre-Amplifier
- Genuine Microsoft Internet Keyboard
- Genuine Microsoft Optical Mouse
- Microsoft Software Bundle
- 19" CRT Monitor
As well, I am considering the following upgrades:
- LCD Flat Panel Monitor $199 $18.95
- Western Digital 160GB Hard Drive $169 $16.59
- Double whatever memory purchased $129 $19.47
- 600W P.M.P.O Subwoofer / Speakers $39 $6.35
Thanks again!
1. "Focus 2800" $679 taxes included
- Intel Celeron D Processor 335 (2.80 GHz, 256KB L2 Cache, 533 MHz FSB)
- Microsoft Windows XP Home
- 512MB Memory
- 80GB Hard Drive
- 40x24x40 CD-RW Drive (Free DVD Burner Upgrade)
- 3D Sound, 3D Graphics
- 17" CRT Monitor
2. "Focus 3000" $899 taxes included
- Intel Pentium 4 Processor (3 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 533 MHz FSB)
- Microsoft Windows XP Home
- 512MB Memory
- 160GB Hard Drive
- 40x24x40 CD-RW Drive (Free DVD Burner Upgrade)
- 3D Sound, 3D Graphics
- 19" CRT Monitor
3. "Horizon 2800CL" $899 taxes included
- Intel Celeron D Processor 335 (2.80 GHz, 256KB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB)
- Microsoft Windows XP Media Centre Edition 2005
- Genuine Intel D845GVFN Motherboard
- 512MB DDR Kingston MEmory
- 80GB Western Digital 7200 RPM Hard Drive
- DVD Writer-Burner
- Intel Extreme Dedicated Graphics
- SoundMac 3D Sound, SPX and MIC, Pre-Amplifier
- Genuine Microsoft Internet Keyboard
- Genuine Microsoft Optical Mouse
- Microsoft Software Bundle
- 19" CRT Monitor
As well, I am considering the following upgrades:
- LCD Flat Panel Monitor $199 $18.95
- Western Digital 160GB Hard Drive $169 $16.59
- Double whatever memory purchased $129 $19.47
- 600W P.M.P.O Subwoofer / Speakers $39 $6.35
Thanks again!