As a TeamCIA project, I had to research different
computers and find the best deal out there right now. I decided to find
the cheapest computer with the best features. After checking out three
different computer companies, this is what I found:
Computer
Specs
IBM
NetVista A20i 2276
Hewlett-Packard
Pavillion 6736
Dell
DimensionL600cx
CPU
Celeron 600
Celeron 667
Celeron 600
RAM
64MB
64MB
64MB
Hard Drive
10GB
20GB
10GB
Video Card
Intel 3D AGP
Intel 3D AGP
Intel 3D AGP
Monitor
not included
not included
15"
Modem
56K
56K
56K
Sound Card
3D sound
not specified
SoundBlaster
64V
Speakers
PC Speakers
Polk Audio
PC Speakers
CD-ROM
48x Max
48x Max
48x Max
Software
Microsoft Windows Millennium
Edition
Microsoft Windows Millennium
Edition
MS Works Suite
2001
Special Deals
free 15' monitor
with computer
Free 2-day
shipping, $50 rebate
Free scanner,
printer or web cam with computer
$$Price$$
$699.00
$599.00
$689.00
After checking out these computers, I think that Dell offers the best
deal for the cheapest price. While Hewlett-Packard is actually the
cheapest, it does not come with a monitor! IBM gives a free monitor as a
special offer right now, but for the same price as the IBM, a Dell includes a
monitor and even throws in a free printer, scanner or web cam with the purchase
of their computer. Though the Hewlett-Packard gives the most memory, it
still is not a better deal without the monitor, because you can always upgrade
the memory in your computer rather inexpensively. So I think I would have
to go for the Dell!
