| Do you want a computer that you can play solitaire on | | | | that you buy a refurbished desktop from. You may |
| or play other games? Maybe you just want to be able | | | | also ask for warranties, etc... And find out if they will |
| to send and receive emails. You can typically get | | | | make repairs at a reasonable rate if needed. |
| away with purchasing a cheap desktop computer. | | | | Computers have become a commodity type item in |
| Don't expect to be able to do much more with your | | | | recent years. There are so many of them around and |
| computer though. Sometimes you will even find that if | | | | they change so often. Many people get a new |
| you purchase a really cheap desktop computer, | | | | computer every year or every time something new |
| connecting to the Internet may even be difficult. It will | | | | comes out. This is an advantage to someone looking |
| really depend on what kind of modem and the level of | | | | for a cheap desktop computer, or any other type of |
| the connectivity that the computer has. | | | | computer for that matter. Those one year old models |
| If you don't even care about connecting to the Internet | | | | still work well; they just may not be the fastest and |
| (once you do though you will never be able to live | | | | most up-to-date. |
| comfortably without it) you can find many cheap | | | | You can find Desktop Computer Packages online as |
| desktop computers. They will have either no modem | | | | well. If you don't have a computer currently, you may |
| or very low level modems. Low level modems means | | | | be able to stay late at work and use a work computer |
| it will take forever for you to connect to the Internet. | | | | to search online for cheap computers. If not, go to your |
| But if this is not important to you, that's okay. | | | | local library. They usually have computers that can be |
| Do you absolutely need to have a brand new | | | | used by the public. Search for your computer there. |
| computer? If that is not a requirement for you, you will | | | | Online stores may offer cheap prices, but be aware |
| be able to save a lot of money by going to local | | | | that shipping costs may be expensive. Check out the |
| computer stores and asking for a refurbished | | | | prices and shipping costs together to see if you can |
| computer. Refurbished computers are usually great. | | | | find a good deal. |
| You may want to get a referral to the computer store | | | | |