WTB: Computer for my daughter

[somunny]

I'm looking for a computer for my nine-year old daughter with the following stats:

1.6-2.0 GHz (P4 or similar Athlon)
256 mb ram min
20 GB HD min
dvd drive
XP w/ COA#
onboard video ok
no monitor needed

Thanks.

[SithMaster]

I dont have any currently to offer but i would like to point out that you could always add a dvd drive later for around 20 dollars or so if need be.  Only mentioning it in case someone offers one without the drive you want.

i was going to say you could build one (wouldnt take more than one hour to put everything together and than maybe another hour to instal xp) though when i had to get a new copy of xp because my previous copy was a restore disc for my other computer i found a new copy for 80 shipped.  that was going to be the main thing stopping me from fixing my pc-either spend a fortune on xp or buy a whole new pc.

onboard video what if she wants to play quake 4? and will 20gigs be enough for mame?

ill see if anyone i know has one.

[somunny]

Thanks SM.

I've built computers in the past and I had considered that option.  However, once I factor in hopping for components, be it online or B&M, the time involved starts to creep up on you. 

Ans as long as the thing will play Line Rider, she'll be happy! 

[ChadTower]

It's the XP with COA that's going to be hardest to find.

[shardian]

It's the XP with COA that's going to be hardest to find.

What's a COA?

[somunny]

Ok, maybe my expectations are high.  The listed specifications are really more like guidelines anyway.

Talk to me, people.  We'll work something out.

[USSEnterprise]

http://tinyurl.com/y452y7

[miles2912]

COA = Certificate of Authenticity.   In other words real copy of XP.


Don

[exibar]

I'm looking for a computer for my nine-year old daughter with the following stats:

1.6-2.0 GHz (P4 or similar Athlon)
256 mb ram min
20 GB HD min
dvd drive
XP w/ COA#
onboard video ok
no monitor needed

Thanks.

   www.dell.com

Their cheapest system is much more system than you want, but still less than $400, with monitor and a lot of times with a flat panel monitor at that.  and shell be able to use it for a couple years to come......  plus you get honest 1 year service/warranty as well....

[SithMaster]

I also checked dell before but i figured it wasnt going to be an option since it was more than he wanted.

For the specs he wants it seems impossible to find one in a store or most online retailers.  Everyone i know still uses their pcs in this range but there is always ebay.  i havent checked for prices there so im not sure otherwise the dell could be a possibility.

[etoasty]

I'm not sure where you are located at somunny, but there's a guy here in atlanta who sells used IBM Netvistas on Craigslist:

     http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sys/250844837.html

Stats are:
P4 2.6
512 RAM
40 gig HD
XP pro
MS office
DVD
17 inch monitor (CRT)

He sells the 2.6 GHz models for 175, but I bought a 2.4 GHz model from him for $145. Works great, no DVD drive, but as was mentioned earlier they're so cheap to add, and he might even just swap one in. I talked to him for awhile the day I came to pick it up, and he just buys and sells and fixes office computers for a living. Anywho, you could probably talk him into shipping one.

Hope this helps.

[somunny]

I'm not sure where you are located at somunny, but there's a guy here in atlanta who sells used IBM Netvistas on Craigslist:

     http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sys/250844837.html

Stats are:
P4 2.6
512 RAM
40 gig HD
XP pro
MS office
DVD
17 inch monitor (CRT)

He sells the 2.6 GHz models for 175, but I bought a 2.4 GHz model from him for $145. Works great, no DVD drive, but as was mentioned earlier they're so cheap to add, and he might even just swap one in. I talked to him for awhile the day I came to pick it up, and he just buys and sells and fixes office computers for a living. Anywho, you could probably talk him into shipping one.

Hope this helps.

Thanks.  I'm in Arizona and I've been looking at similar adds on the local Craigslist.  I can relate with what people are saying about the specs that I'm looking for and availability.  These CL computers seem to be the ticket and at a price point I like.