Is this a good computer deal (offered at my work place)

[librarycard]

Through a special arrangement, Avtech Direct is offering a limited allotment of BRAND NEW, top of-the-line, name-brand desktop computers at more than 50% off MSRP to all employees who respond to this message before 5 P.M., Friday, October 1, 2004.

All desktop are brand-new, packed in their original boxes, and come with a full manufacturer's warranty plus a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

These professional grade Desktops are fully equipped with 2004 next generation technology, making these the best performing computers money can buy.

Avtech Direct is offering these feature rich, top performing Desktop Computers with the latest Intel technology at an amazing price to all who call by 5 P.M. Friday, October 1, 2004

The fast and powerful AT-2400 series Desktop features:

* Intel 2.0Ghz Processor for amazing speed and performance
* 128MB DDR RAM, --- Upgradeable to 1024
* 20 GB UDMA Hard Drive, --- Upgradeable to 80 GB
* 52X CD-Rom Drive, --- Upgradeable to DVD/CDRW
* 1.44 Floppy disk drive
* Next Generation Technology
* ATI Premium video and sound
* Full Connectivity with Fax modem/Lan/IEE 1394/USB 2.0
* Soft Touch Keyboard and scroll mouse
* Internet Ready
* Network Ready
* 1 Year parts and labor warranty
* Priority customer service and tech support

MSRP $699 ........................................ Your Cost $297

[Joe_VB]

1. Thats a good deal. All you need is a monitor.

[Was_Immer]

2. average price

Since 2.0 GHz will turn out to be a celeron. Not worth it.

Realize this, the new computers out there are nearing 4 GHz, so this will be 1/2 that speed. 20 GB hard drive is crap!

[Was_Immer]

3. also should atleast have a CD-RW for that price

Not to mention a DVD-R drive!

[ET Awful]

5. $297 is a fine price for that system

even if you were to build it yourself, you'd spend $200 for the CPU and motherboard, once you add in drives, power supply, case, etc. you'd end up spending $400 or so to build the same system yourself.

[Was_Immer]

7. give me a break 400$?

Geeze Id like to have you for a customer! I build systems and sell them, this is an average price.

My 2 cents, what ever its worth, i dont care.

[ET Awful]

11. I also build systems and sell them

Unless you're buying huge quantities, that's a pretty decent price.

[ET Awful]

4. The price is good.

One thing not listed though. . . does that price include an operating system?

I've seen systems sold at cheap prices with no OS before. If that's the case, add another $150 or so to the price for an OS.

If it does include the OS, that's an excellent price.

[4morewars]

6. Not a bad deal...

But, I would go with at least 512 megs of RAM, maybe a faster processor, and the 80 gig Hard Drive. I also would like a DVD+/-RW, but you could always add that later. Don't forget, this does NOT include a monitor, or speakers. I'm also curious about the "premiun" ATI video card, I would want nothing less than a RADEON 9000.

[tsakshaug]

8. what is the OS?

[Deja Q]

9. I get the same e-mails at my workplace, from the SAME company... RIPOFF!!!

They do this OFTEN.

What type of ATi video card?

A hard drive cannot be upgraded. One can add a 80GB hard drive or replace the 20GB drive with an 80GB drive, but it can't be upgraded.

Ditto for the CD-ROM drive.

"Internet ready"? 56k modem? DSL modem? Cable modem? NIC?

128MB RAM?!?!

2.0GHz CPU? Is it a Celeron or Pentium IV? (I bet it's a Celeron)

For $700?! RIP OFF.

I could build something FAR MORE CAPABLE, and NEW, for $700. (3GHz AMD CPU, 120GB HD, Nividia 5950 Ultra video, sound blaster live or audigy, 512MB RAM...

A cheap entry level desktop with those specs would be closer to $500, and would still be better equipped.

That company is ran by thieves.

[Ready4Change]

10. It's barebones, NOT top of the line, but price is ok.

Plenty good enough for basic computing, web surfing, email, etc... Not good enough for the latest cutting edge games, but still plenty of room for fun.