Geoff Smith wrote: > > I've got $2000 to spend on computers for my company, and I'd like to know > what computer stores are good for value and maintenance. The computers > will be used mostly for word processing, although I'd like them to have be > able to run Win95, and eventually Linux (one has to introduce these things > gradually... ;-) My intention is to eventually set up a network and have a > proxy server hooked up to ADSL. Thus, I'd like to try to stretch the > $2000 to get two(maybe three used?) lower-end pentiums. Any suggstions > for stores? (especially in the Granville/Broadway area) I am not opposed > to buying used equipment, especially if it's still under warranty. About > six months ago I got a P-166 with a 14' monitor for $999 at Campus > Computers, has anybody done better than that?
I've had good luck with Frontier Computer - http://www.fronet.com/ where
you can order stuff online, ie: configuration you want, and get an
online quote from them. Like some others have mentioned, though, you
might have a problem getting some cheaper older configurations, although
they do offer some deals around $1000.00 for some slower Pentiums and
smaller 14" monitors, I think. Pick up The Computer Paper (free in lots
of newsboxes) and browse through the pages to see all the deals.
One store that doesn't inspire much confidence when you walk in (some of
the display counters are shipping boxes from computers and other
hardware they've sold) is ATIC on Broadway, just west of Main. I've
bought some stuff off them (and have a friend who buys there
exclusively) and haven't had any problems, either.
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