Looking for a Core 2 Duo desktop with windows XP Pro for cheap (<$500 if possible)

[rrc06]

My mom needs a no-frills desktop for her business with windows XP. Looking for the slickest deals out there. I tried searching on SD but couldnt find anything current. Would be good to have a core 2 duo, 2 GB ram, 250 GB HD, and a DVD-burner. Anything else on top of that is great, but not necessary.

My mom has a spare monitor so ideally a desktop only would be great. I know many of the previous dell deals with XP pro have included a monitor (even the ones for <$500).

Thanks in advance.

[RHCCapri]

I understand that the new Windows 7 will have an XP mode that will allow your mom to still run her XP software. If you buy a computer after July 1 with any Vista above Basic pre-installed you are eligible for a FREE upgrade to Windows 7 when it comes out October 22.

New Dell deals come out every Thursday. Check back then if you can't find anything current.

[RHCCapri]

35% off $699+ on ALL Vostro 220 Mini Tower and 220s Slim Tower desktops GR98S37RZJ$GTH expires 06-10-2009

This Vostro (http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=brcwa1p&c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04&kc=desktop-vostro-220mt) is a pretty good deal too.

Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic, Service Pack 1
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E7400 (2.8GHz, 3M, L2Cache, 1066FSB)
1 Year Basic Limited Warranty and 1 Year NBD On-Site Service
3GB DDR2 SDRAM 800MHZ - 1x2GB 1x1GB
No Pre-installed Productivity Software
Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30 Day Trial
Dell 21.5 inch S2209W Full HD WidescreenFlat Panel Monitor
Single Drive: 16X (DVD+/-RW) Burner Drive
500GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
Integrated Video, Intel® GMA X4500HD

Genuine Windows Vista® Business Bonus-Windows XP Professional downgrade [add $99] if you want XP now.

Starting Price $854
Instant Savings $415
Subtotal $439

[A-K]

http://www.dell.com/content/topics/topic.aspx/us/segments/dhs/odg/dellamex_postcard?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&dgc=DM&cid=28146&lid=1133638

[rrc06]

http://www.dell.com/content/topics/topic.aspx/us/segments/dhs/odg/dellamex_postcard?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&dgc=DM&cid=28146&lid=1133638

No XP Pro option :(

[RHCCapri]

No XP Pro option :(

And that Vista Basic won't allow her to upgrade to Windows 7 for free on October 22.

rrc06 does she need XP now or can she live with Vista until Windows 7 comes out on October 22?

[chazjr]

Dell stopped the XP option a couple of months ago......

Dell SB - Vostro 220 Desktop with Core 2 Duo CPU, 3GB, 500GB & 21.5" Widescreen LCD Monitor
*Ends Tonight* $439
Dell has their Vostro 220 mini tower desktop with 2.8GHz intel Core 2 Duo processor, Windows Vista Home basic and Dell 21.5" full HD widescreen LCD monitor on sale for $439. That is a $30 price drop from last week.

3GB DDR2 Memory
16x DVD Burner
500GB SATA Hard Drive
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=brcwa1p&c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04&kc=productdetails~desktop-vostro-220mt&dgc=BF&cid=7420&lid=197374&acd=10466193-249294-v220m_469

[rrc06]

And that Vista Basic won't allow her to upgrade to Windows 7 for free on October 22.

rrc06 does she need XP now or can she live with Vista until Windows 7 comes out on October 22?

She'd like a system in the next 1-2 months.

[sparkee]

Dell stopped the XP option a couple of months ago......

They have a deal going on that started today for a vostro 420 mini tower that has the XP pro/vista business included. It's 489 and comes with the s2209w 21.5" monitor, 7400 c2d, and 3450 video card.

Let me know if you can't find it and need a link.

[boydcustom]

I just bought a new one off ebay for my brother for $330 not counting cashback.

It seems exactly what you are looking for.......except it has vista home basic

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320380960747&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&salenotsupported

[rrc06]

They have a deal going on that started today for a vostro 420 mini tower that has the XP pro/vista business included. It's 489 and comes with the s2209w 21.5" monitor, 7400 c2d, and 3450 video card.

Let me know if you can't find it and need a link.

thanks!