Kevin Savetz' Guide To Buying a Ridiculously Cheap PC

Kevin Savetz' Guide To Buying a Ridiculously Cheap PC
eMachines W3105

Priced at $299.99, the eMachines W3105 desktop PC is powered with a speedy AMD Sempron processor, 512MB of DDR memory and a 80GB hard drive: impressive specs considering the price. The W3105 desktop comes with a DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive providing multimedia entertainment and digital data storage. This model has three USB ports with Flash Card reader.

The machine features a semi-gloss black chassis, comprising of an attractive front bezel, and easy-to-remove side panels with thumb screws. Added to this, it has the media reader, which provides fast digital transfer from CompactFlash, MicroDrive, MemoryStick, MemoryStick Pro, SmartMedia, MultiMedia and SecureDigital cards.

AMD PC 1.80 GHz Sempron 3100+
Processor AMD 1.80 GHz Sempron 3100+
Installed RAM 512MB DDR
Maximum RAM 2 GB DDR
Hard drive 80 GB
Includes CD-ROM DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive
Includes keyboard Yes
Includes mouse Yes, 2 button mouse w/wheel
Includes speakers Yes
Includes monitor No
Includes floppy drive No
Includes AGP slot Yes
Includes Modem Yes
Ethernet jack 10/100
PCI slots 3 slots
USB ports 3 USB ports
Serial ports 1
Installed OS Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2
Warranty 3 months
Bottom Line
Price $299.99
Pros Media reader, DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive
Cons Refurbished
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Updated March 16 2006


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