The average price of a new desktop computer is $717, and the average price
of a new notebook is $1,311. This site is a resource for those of us who want to pay
a lot less than the average price.
This is a buyer's guide for PCs that are "ridiculously cheap". While there's no firm price cap, $300 or less (for desktops) is the rule of thumb. Believe it or not, you can get a darn good PC for that price. Or less - for as little as $199. Sure, you can expect some compromises, but I'll let you know what those are before you buy. I only talk about ready-to-use PCs - these systems all come pre-built, with memory and a hard drive. You just need to add a monitor and (in some cases) install an operating system.
The site offers reviews, specs, buying tips, news, and hot deals. If you have a suggestion, newsworthy item, or deal to share, please let me know.
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Cheap Desktop Computers
Review & Specs: Wal-Mart's Compaq Presario SR1903WM. 17" CRT monitor and Windows XP for $418
Review & Specs: Wal-Mart's $298 Microtel SYSWM5017
Review & Specs: Wal-Mart's $288 Microtel SYSWM4007
Review & Specs: TigerDirect's $299 eMachines W3105. Combo drive, media reader
Review & Specs: HP's $249 2.4GHz HP Pavilion a1100y
Review & Specs: HP's $249 2.4GHz HP Pavilion a1100e
Under-$600 Laptops
Review & Specs: TigerDirect's $600 Acer AS3003WLCi notebook PC
Review & Specs: TigerDirect's $600 Systemax Pursuit 4025 notebook PC
Review & Specs: Wal-Mart's $548 1.6GHz Laptop
Review & Specs: $589 IBM Thinkpad T30 at Eagle Computer
Review & Specs: $599 Averatec AV3220H at Eagle Computer
Buying Tips
Tips: Tips on buying a new PC for under $300
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Just wanted to let you know I appreciate your site. I'm pretty well pleased with the Wal-Mart Microtel SYSWM5017 I bought a couple months ago. Thanks and keep up the good work informing us "ridiculously cheap" consumers... - Dale Ford