I think I need a new desktop computer

*drat* !

I think my oldie desktop is on its last legs or maybe it is just plain out of date. Has an AMD processor and is a PII with 64 RAM and Windows 98 1st ed. on it. Basically the computer is what it is and its not really a candidate to be "upgraded". I have the original installation programs and that is how I've managed to keep it going.

I've reformatted it again and again. It keeps crashing on me constantly. I only use it for listening to the radio these days being I can only run IE 5 on it.

I don't want to spend a lot as I am on a dial-up connection. I am upset being I really like the little scanner that I bought years ago that works very well still.

Any ideas?

This computer is an IBM Aptiva that I bought on eBay for $600 (new) in 1999. It has its problems no doubt (hence all of the c: /u reformats) but I hate letting her go.

Any ideas on what I might get to replace her? Better yet, any ideas on how I might be able to keep her going awhile longer? I like my old PC and the 10 year old 17" Nokia monitor still works perfectly.

Usually something going on:

http://dealnews.com/categories/Computer/PC-Systems/47.html

:hi: and thank you!

This is exactly what I need! I'm pretty sure my monitor will still work and hopefully I can get my HP DeskJet to work on it (I hope!). As for the scanner - it is a card that installs inside of the computer. I wonder if this would be possible with this particular model? I see it is an AMD processor. I've learned to love these!

Thank you so much! I CAN afford $200! :D

The nearest CompUSA is about 300 miles from where I live. Double drat!

are you? Tell me about what you want and here you can find decent computers in the $150-300 range.

I'm in the pacific northwest, so a long way from Austin. :(

It's only got a Duron 650 with 256 Mb RAM, floppy, CD burner and 60Gb hard drive. If you're interested PM me.

It would of cost my about 400 to upgrade the computer like I wanted. I decided to go for the Mac mini. I rarely get pop ups anywhere and spyware is jut not written for macs. There is so much I can do with it so very easily. If you like to download music or play with your digital pictures then I would suggest getting a mac mini. It works off a USB port connection so your mouse your monitor and your keyboard will be compatible with it. It is not bad for a price of 499. Plus it takes up like no space on my desk. The only thing that I am not able to do on it is burn DVD's.

RAM. It would cost you about $200. A PII isn't really that bad.

like the CD-ROM ... and the floppy at times *ack*

I'll admit I definitely got my money's worth out of her. But I hate to let her go (I guess I've grown attached to her).

I guess that the new IBM desktops (made in China now :puke: ) aren't worth a damn. I used to really like IBM computers, but not Made in China ones.

BUY AMERICAN! (well if possible that is!

They have rebates and everything.

www.circuitcity.com

right now. I've been looking for my brother. Lots out there. Have cheer.

That's where I got this one and actually another laptop I have (still going strong btw).

I'll give eBay a look! :D

Thank you! I forgot ... sheesh!

find a good deal on the Fat Wallet forums.

http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/categories.php?catid=18

:)