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To create this computer
1. go to http://www.shopping.hp.com/
2. click on desktops
3. click on HP pavilion pcs
4. go down to NEW pavilion a210e series and click on customizable pcs
5. Then customize your pc

Custom a210e pavilion pc
- AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2400+ operating at 2.0GHz
- Windows XP Home Edition Operating System
- Corel WordPerfect Productivity Suite
- FREE UPGRADE to 256MB DDR / PC2100 (1 DIMM)
- 40 GB 5400 rpm Ultra DMA Hard Drive
- 48X Max. CD-ROM Drive
- 2 USB 2.0 Front Ports
- Integrated ProSavageDDR KM266 graphics
- Integrated Sound
- hp Internet Keyboard, hp Scroller Mouse
- hpshopping in-box envelope
$374.99
+no shipping
+no tax except in TN and CA
-$37.50 Using Discount code SV7095
Total: $337.49
 
I can build my own computer that is slightly better than the parts of that one for less than 180 dollars =P Thanks for sharing nonetheless.

-=ViC
 
Less than $180?

Unless you get OEM pricing, I really doubt you could make such a system for <$180. If you still think you can, please share with use commoners how.

P.S. Illegal software and hardware doesn't count!
 
Hmm a full version of XP is about $150, so you got the rest of it for $30?
 
Full version of XP Home is 91 dollars (OEM from GoogleGear)

Something tells me that Surfer was just thinking about the hardware though.
 
It used to be you could buuld your own computer cheaper, but I don't think so today. Plus, you have to figure in your time, etc going to the store & putting it together plus activating XP....Dell computers don't require ever activating Xp no matter what you change, thats nice. Plus they come with expensive software, WORD, Works, etc, that cost far more if you bought them yourself.
 
Re: Less than $180?

SurferSpoofee said:
Unless you get OEM pricing, I really doubt you could make such a system for <$180. If you still think you can, please share with use commoners how.

P.S. Illegal software and hardware doesn't count!

Im not quite sure what you mean when you say "Illegal Hardware" because OEM hardware is perfectly legal to use if you are building a computer from the ground up yourself (or buying with a new computer)

As for the software, unless your a 3D gamer there is no reason you couldn't go with OpenSource software (ie: Linux, OpenOffice.org, etc) and not pay a penny for the software ... Legally. And then yes I could see ya building a midrange mostly-integrated system for around $180 (give or take).
 
five finger, under the table, dl software...watever...the bottom line is it's impossible to built something better than the one listed for 180 or less unless it's ILLEGAL!!
 
It's possible, but the software (OS and office) would be technically illegal, yes.
 
lap1314134 said:
five finger, under the table, dl software...watever...the bottom line is it's impossible to built something better than the one listed for 180 or less unless it's ILLEGAL!!

lexington01 said:
It's possible, but the software (OS and office) would be technically illegal, yes.

As I stated above ... it is perfectly possiable if your willing to use Linux and OpenOffice.org. This software is all 100% free, and is not illegal.
 
Very true, but who actually uses that stuff? Unless you're pretty hardcore into computers....
 
lexington01 said:
Very true, but who actually uses that stuff? Unless you're pretty hardcore into computers....

I'll agree that not many people use it yet, but the newer versions really arent that bad at all, HP/Compaq is starting to ship some of their PCs with Linux/OpenOffice.

I'll admit that right now if your not too computer-savvy then Linux is still sorta in its infantsy when it comes to desktop computers, but its on its way in, and becomming more and more feasiable ... I think you'll start seeing it a lot more as time goes on.
 
lexington01 said:
It's possible, but the software (OS and office) would be technically illegal, yes.

that was a horrible argument. yes it is illegal software. You cant put a computer together for cheaper than that with all of the same specs.
 
I just built this system:
Biostar P4SXQ (sis 650) m/b
Celeron 2.0
512 mb PNY 2100 DDR
Maxtor 40 gig 7200rpm HDD
NEC floppy
Cendyne CD-RW
Mad Dog Cd-Rom
Digital Research 56k modem

Total cost: $170.00
 
Oh yeah, and if you want to be all 'legal' get windows 2000 for $125 shipped here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3620089692&category=41885

and Corel Wordperfect Office 2003 for $29 (free ship) here:
http://www.save365.com/save365/shop/index.cfm?fuseaction=dspSpecs&part=581918

Total: $170+$125+$29=$324.00

And mine can be upgraded much easier than any compaq.
 
lexington01 said:
I just built this system:
Biostar P4SXQ (sis 650) m/b
Celeron 2.0
512 mb PNY 2100 DDR
Maxtor 40 gig 7200rpm HDD
NEC floppy
Cendyne CD-RW
Mad Dog Cd-Rom
Digital Research 56k modem

Total cost: $170.00

yes, yours is cheaper and it is also not as good. Celeron=crap.

clock for clock, AMD is by far superior.
 
Whatever, let's all just agree to disagree on this topic.

I could've built a crappy AMD system for even less.
 
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