Which USED desktop computer to get?


Which USED desktop computer should Iget?  

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  1. 1. Which USED desktop computer should Iget?

    • IBM 300PL
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    • P3 450mhz Clone Computer
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Need you guys sugguestions on what computer to get. Here are the computers:

IBM 300PL Desktop Computer($149.99 CND)

- 500 mhz P3

- 128 mb ram

- 6.4 gb hard drive

- 24X CD-Rom Drive & Floppy Drive

- Video Card, USB Ports, Sound Card and NIC included

- Less expandable, i think there's a key needed to unlock the case which they don't supply :pinch:

450mhz P3 "Clone" Desktop Computer($149.99 CND)

- 450 mhz P3

- 128 mb ram

- 6.5 gb hard drive

- 24X CD-Rom Drive & Floppy Drive

- Video Card, USB Ports, Sound Card and NIC included

- Easy to open and tons of room to expand

I really like both but the IBM looks horrible and it won't fit in my desk while the "Clone" can sit on the ground right. I like the "Clone" due to i have had "issues" with IBM over the years. So guys, i need your suggestion for which computer to get! ;)

- TheNew BrgNewman

P.S.: And these are the extras i well get for the computer when i get it, lol:

- Used 15inch CRT Monitor ($25 CND)

- Labtec Wireless Keyboard Combo($80 CND)

- Labtec Spin 75 Speakers ($30 CND)

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  thenewbrgnewman said:
? - Less expandable, i think there's a key needed to unlock the case which they don't supply?:pinch:h:

? - Easy to open and tons of room to expand

I really like both but the IBM looks horrible and it won't fit in my desk while the "Clone" can sit on the ground right. I like the "Clone" due to i have had "issues" with IBM over the years.

I think you answered your own question.

1. You have problems with IBM

2. No key

3. Won't fit under desk

4. IBM looks ugly

5. IBM less expandable

ok, i'm in jr. high! I'm not made of money! Remember, everything is more expensive in Canada! O ya, i've been thinking to get a "buck a day" computer but then i realize that would be a lot of money over time and it would last for 3 years. I'll probably get the 450mhz one if it goes down, i'll pressure them to bring the price down.

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