Chosing cheap desktop: recommendation?
James Knott
james.knott-bJEeYj9oJeDQT0dZR+AlfA at public.gmane.org
Mon Nov 17 12:29:21 UTC 2008
Mike Kallies wrote:
> ...
>
>> I am surprised that no one has mentioned Factory Direct yet. They regularly
>> have Gateway and other Desktops, refurbed at very good prices. I got a
>> Gateway unit 2 years ago which has been very good for $300. Usually only a
>> year old it seems. Probably leftovers and not refurbed at all, mine looked
>> brand new.
>>
>>
>
> I picked up a machine once from these guys. They seem to get palates of
> machines from workplaces, vacuum the dust, wipe the drives and resell
> them. I can't say mine looked new, but it cost $100 and it's been
> working since... well, at least three years, maybe five. I can't
> recall. I think it booted to FreeDOS when I got it. It gave me a good
> laugh.
>
> A lot has changed in that place though. Now you can buy a spatula and
> some dishcloths while you're checking out the stock.
>
> Their website http://www.factorydirect.ca shows all their stock. Does
> anyone know if their warranty is any good?
>
>
I've never had to use it. However, when shopping there, you have to
know what you're buying. While there are good deals to be had, there is
also a lot of overpriced junk.
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