Outpost: basic computer $199

[labgeek]

My thoughts... decent basic, kids, or 2nd computer for the money. Add a monitor and go...

 

http://www.outpost.com/entry?site=op:mfe012006&sku=4568777

 

GQ 3131 AMD Sempron 2400+ Processor PC with Linspire 5.0

 

GQ (Desktop PC):

Outpost #: 4568777

Why pay huge dollars for a desktop, when you could get a fully functioning one at a fraction of the price? The GQ 3131 Featuring the new AMD Sempron 2400+ Processor is a great system for those upgrading from older technologies. This machine is easily upgradeable and is easily set up on a network.

Limit 1 per Household.

(when purchased between 01/20/2006 and 01/24/2006)

Price: $ 199.99

 

http://image.ak.outpost.com/art/product/big_shots/4568777.big.jpg

Detailed Description [return to top]

 

Specifications

CPU: AMD® Sempron® 2400+ Processor

Front Side Bus: 266MHz

Chipset: SIS 741 GX & 964L

Memory: 128MB DDR (expandable to 2GB)

Hard Drive: 40GB Ultra Hard Drive

Multimedia: 52x CD-ROM

Floppy Drive: 3.5" 1.44MB FDD

Motherboard :

Onboard 64-bit 2D/3D video graphics accelerator

Built-in sound system supports the AC97 audio codec

56K Modem Connection

10/100 Fast Ethernet Network Connection

Expansion Bays:

Two 5.25" drive bays for expanded flexibility

Expansion Slots:

One Open 4x AGP Slot (For Video Expansion)

One AMR slot for a special audio/modem riser card

Two 32-bit PCI slots for PCI 2.2-compliant bus interface

Memory Support:

Two DIMM slots for 168-pin SDRAM memory modules

Support for 200/266 MHz memory bus

Port Connectors:

Four USB ports

Two PS/2 ports for keyboard and mouse

One Serial port

One Parallel port

One VGA port

One Game port

Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out

Accessories:

Keyboard

Mouse

Power: 250W

Case: Micro ATX form factor

Operating System: Linspire 5.0

 

[Marcster]

Labgeek: "Add a monitor and go..."

 

Not to mention... figure out how to use Linspire 5.0! There is no version of Windows included with this computer!

 

I'm not saying it's a bad thing, but with 95% of the world using Windows, and this computer doesn't have it...

 

Linspire is "The World's Easiest Desktop Linux". http://www.linspire.com/

[labgeek]

Have you ever seen linspire? As the old urban lengend of tech support goes: If you can't figure out how to use it, pack the thing back in the box and return it, you shouldn't have a computer.

 

And considering the cost of a Windows license did you expect it to come with one?

 

But then some people have to have something to complain about.

[Marcster]

Have you ever seen linspire? As the old urban lengend of tech support goes: If you can't figure out how to use it, pack the thing back in the box and return it, you shouldn't have a computer.

 

And considering the cost of a Windows license did you expect it to come with one?

 

But then some people have to have something to complain about.

No, I've never used Linspire, but I just wanted to point out that it doesn't come with Windows. People shouldn't plan on being able to just install their printer drivers, Kodak photoshare, HP scanner, etc. from CD. They're going to need to search online for the Linux versions (if they exist).

 

The Outpost listing doesn't make a big deal about it, and I figured it would be easy for people to get caught up in the price and forget to review all the details...

[billykub]

My brother thecomputer geek bought this & loves it. He says its great.

Lisa

[eve]

never head of it but not bad price i'll have to think abot it

[RossMAN]

never head of it but not bad price i'll have to think abot it

This is a good deal for a cheap PC but if you're willing to wait, there may be better deals.

 

For example, two weeks ago CompUSA had the Compaq sr1710nx for $125 after rebates. It was so hot that I bought one, almost two.

 

The Compaq is obviously $75 cheaper, a major name brand, has 1 year warranty and better specs. But that deal is dead and there were $250 rebates to deal with as well.