[wplug] What do you think? a $99 computer

[scoob8000]

On 6/1/07, Matthew J Hughes <mhues_2k at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> What do you think for the average user?
> What do you think for yourself?
>
> $99 Zonbo computer + $12.95/mo(s3 25mb storage) + $139.99 (office
> depot-Hanns-G 19" LCD Monitor) + 12.15 (provantage-Logitech Deluxe
> Access Keyboard ) + $6.99 (PCmall.com-Belkin PS/2 Mouse with Scroll
> Wheel F8E812-PS2) * 3 years = $724.33
>
> http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/exclusive-hands_on/22-things-to-know-about-the-99-zonbu-linux-pc-262952.php
> http://www.zonbu.com/home/
>
>
I'm not sure what the deal is with the Zonbo computer.  You have to pay a
monthly fee for storage?

Regardless, if you're looking for a cheap PC the best way to go is Newegg
and price out your parts and put it together yourself
or have a friend help.  I'm willing to bet you can build a half decent
system for under $200 sans monitor.  Shoot me an email off list if you need
a hand picking out parts.

I just speced out a pretty decent dual core AMD system for a buddy that came
in at $233, minus monitor, keyboard, and mouse.  Look at Craigslist for
cheap used LCD's, tons of them on there.

-Mike
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