Need a new desktop PC
 

My laptop died. The husband wants a desktop, but I would prefer a laptop.

Try to find a good deal on either.

We are not very techy. Our desktop was probably about 8 years old. We still have the big ole monitor that takes up half your desk.:eek:

Used mainly for internet, playing games (not gamer games, things like bejeweled), writing in word, burning dvds and cds.

This may be crazy- but would like to stay under $300. Is it even possible?

Thanks for your help!

Your best bet: Find someone who knows how to build pc's locally and ask what they can do.

$300 is really pushing it, you shouldn't really expect that until black friday for a computer that's pretty crap to begin with.

$400-$500 is more reasonable, especially if you find someone to build you a pc and explain you really just need the bare basics

Computers Deals and Coupons

Laptops & Ultrabooks | Lenovo Outlet (US) | Lenovo | (US) [lenovo.com]


Intel i3/B or AMD A6, Avoid AMD E

I was afraid of that being too low. Thank you for the help though.

Guess we will have to save up a while.

$265 at the Lenovo Outlet.

Yeah, it's do-able for under $300 - check the Dell outlet: http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnli...1&fid=8551

Uncheck any models & sort by price

Yes! Office Depot has a NEW not refurbished basic HP desktop that goes on sale often for around $300 with free shipping. It has Windows 8 though and you can't override it and install a different OS. For some people that matters.

Also check at http://www.newegg.com for similar frequent deals in the same price range.

Thank you so much for the help! I won't give up hope. Would be nice to get one so I don't have to share my netbook. Not my precious!

here you go.

269 free ship refurbished. will be a nice upgrade from your 8 yr old desktop.
http://outlet.lenovo.com/SEUILibr...de=2209XF1

If you know someone who can build a PC you can pick up the parts from Newegg for under $300. You will need an OS key (any computer tech has a corporate or cracked key of Win 7). Also try Best Buy and Staples for open box which are typically 15% off or more. Might be a few Win 7 clearance models floating around.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+...Id=6927691

$269.99 Free Shipping - HP - Desktop - 2GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive - DVD-RW

Thankfully, all these kind folk corrected my misstatement from earlier. I have literally just saw an advertisement for a Toshiba laptop at best buy for about $270 as well. Looks like breakingthebank beat me to the punch. Good luck!