Get Great Deals on Computers

I was asked last night about cheap computers. So hell why not do a write up on some of the best deals around. well i've got a couple of sources for you. Honestly you'll hate you paid what you paid for your PC now once you see the prices.

FYI: I am not endorsed, sponsored, or paid in anyway by these two companies.

First off lets start with CedarPC.com, this site was brought to my attention by a young computer guru about 3 months ago. I personally have not ordered anything from this site. This kid is sharp as any seasoned IT pro out there and I trust his opinion. Now most of these PCs are refurbished by CedarPC and arent "Cutting Technology". If you want a decent machine that isnt gonna break the bank and works great then this is the site for you. They have complete descriptions of the PCs so make sure you read what you are getting. Read the defects and make a conscienceous decison. Alot of the operating systems are Ubuntu, which is a flavor of Linux. Ubuntu is a fun OS just not what you are used to seeing when you have a Windows machine. When visiting their online store, i've been told to use the Chantilly store. Lets take a look at the prices and you'll see for yourself. You can scoop up a Dell optiplex Slim Form Factor PC with Windows Vista, a gig of ram, and a 3.4GHz processor for 152.00! Now there is no keyboard, mouse or Monitor. You can pick up a keyboard from them for 15$(which is a little high, there are cheaper ones though), a mouse for 6$, and an LCD Monitor for 99$(Cheapest). So you just spent 272$ for a complete computer system with no shipping charge, you can factor that in for yourself depending on your location. Thats pretty good especially if youre on a budget. The site also has all kinds of other electronics and if you're savvy enough to build your own PC, the parts are the cheapest around. Newegg.com is a great site for computer parts...but this site makes Newegg prices look like they are meant for the rich.

The second site is more of a commercial and if you like dealing with manufactures rather than outlets this one is for you. Dell's outlet store, which is accessible from this link Dell Outlet. These are scratch and dent PCs, refurbished PCs, and PCs people ordered but canceled. They are marked down 100s below regular price. They also have electronics, monitors, printers and servers. Free shipping is included as well. As far as pricing goes you can get a nice Inspiron 15R laptop(15 inch screen is what that means) with 3 gigs of ram, a 2.1 dual-core processor, and Windows 7 for 399.00. This comes with support and warranty and all the other bells and whistles. For desktops, get a Inspiron 537 mini-tower with 2 gives of ram a 2.20GHz processor with Windows 7 Home Premium for 279.00, this has key board, mouse, support and warranty. Monitors for these systems do have to be purchased separately. You can grab a 18.5 inch Dell HD wide-screen monitor for 99$...that's a great deal.

Now I know what you're saying...Dells suck. To this I say no Dells are great computers and their support rocks, I've never had a single problem. Yeah Dell is a big name company but so is Apple and everyone loves their iPod. CedarPC sells all kinds of computers not just dells. In the end its up to you, take a Dell for an incredible price or shell out more for a different name.

I hope this helps save you a little cash in this strapped market.

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