Really, really cheap computer needed

[chefkellyb]

DH and I would like to get a really, really inexpensive computer for our DD 4 1/2 and DS 2 1/2 only to play their new software games on. Any suggestions on where to go or a particular brand? No bells and whistles are necessary for this purpose. Thanks!

 

[salmoneous]

Most weeks you can get a new eMachine (including monitor, printer, etc.) from places like Best Buy for $300-350 after all the rebates and that week's particular discount. Nice little machines and a fantastic deal. If that's too much to fall into "really, really cheap", then you're going to have to start looking into used models.

 

[decaff38]

Search on Gottadeal.com or fatwallet.com for some great deals.
You can compare and dealfind too.

good luck.

 

[numbersman]

Dell's year end is January 31, so they typically will start letting computers fly out the door fairly cheap (under $400 or so) the last 2 weeks of January to meet sales goals. A good way to pick up a good computer at cheaper than normal prices!

 

[aka-mad4themouse]

How old is your current computer? You might be better off just giving them your old computer and purchasing a new one for yourselves. But if you're not interested in doing that, I would recommend an eMachine with an AMD (instead of a Pentium) processor. AMD processors are very good and cost a fraction of what a Pentium processor does.

I would also consider upgrading the keyboard to a kid-friendly one that will withstand the pounding that younger children can dish out. And a child-size mouse for those smaller hands would be a plus as well.