Dell Dimension C521 + 19" flat panel LCD for $399 free shipping

[RossMAN]

Today only, no rebates, free shipping.

You can choose beween Windows Vista Basic or Windows XP Home.

http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/odg/msn_module_jump?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04



19 inch E197FP Analog Flat Panel
AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core 3600+
Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Basic
512MB Single Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz - 1DIMM
80GB1 Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™
16X DVD-ROM Drive
1 Year On-site2 Economy Plan

[Bajanne]

Shouldn`t that free shipping be qualified?   Remember that IHD spans the globe!

[livecam]

Thanks a bunch Ross.  There is always room for another machine at these prices...mine is on order!

[Sluff]

Thank you RossMAN for taking the time to alert everyone of the good deals. 

[goofynina]

Damn, i wish i had the money to get this bad boy, very good deal for such a low price, thanks for the heads up Ross 

[RossMAN]

Thanks a bunch Ross.  There is always room for another machine at these prices...mine is on order!

You're welcome, did you select any upgrades?

[Rerun]

My understanding is it takes 1G to run Vista.  This has 512 so either it will run slow or you'll have to add memory. 

I still hate Dell so I can't bring myself to give them yet MORE money.  I'm looking at HP's and maybe Apple.

Thank you Rossman for the alert.   

[RossMAN]

My understanding is it takes 1G to run Vista.  This has 512 so either it will run slow or you'll have to add memory. 

I still hate Dell so I can't bring myself to give them yet MORE money.  I'm looking at HP's and maybe Apple.

Thank you Rossman for the alert.   

You are correct and I would definitely upgrade memory which can be done elsewhere for cheaper.

2GB for $82 + shipping
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=498205

Sell the factory installed 512MB for $50 on eBay

Guess how much Dell charges to upgrade from 512MB to 2GB?
2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz- 2DIMMs [add $190]

$399 + $89 2GB RAM - $50 eBay = $438 + sales tax

Apple computers are nice but be prepared to spend at least $999 for a decent iMac 17".

This is HALF that price (including 2GB RAM upgrade) and you get a larger LCD.

[goofynina]

OMG,  all this computer talk is making me need a drink, lol,  i am soooo lost when it comes to bytes, megabytes, ram, and all that pc mumbo jumbo, all i want to do is chat and email dammit, lol,  oh and of course visit with all my friends on IHD

[Sluff]

This one is a lot like the one I bought and I love it. I did purchase the 2g of ram and it is just awesome, I then took the 512mb ram and installed it in my office computer because it was the same. So now I have 2g of ram in both computers. Thanks for the heads up on the excellent deals Ross.

[livecam]

Thanks a bunch Ross.  There is always room for another machine at these prices...mine is on order!

You're welcome, did you select any upgrades?

I upgraded to the "ultrasharp" monitor for an extra $70.  I can get more memory, an SATA DVD burner, and maybe a PCI-E video card at Fry's for less than Dell wants.  I think with tax it ended up being just a little over $500, still a great deal.

[RossMAN]

This one is a lot like the one I bought and I love it. I did purchase the 2g of ram and it is just awesome, I then took the 512mb ram and installed it in my office computer because it was the same. So now I have 2g of ram in both computers. Thanks for the heads up on the excellent deals Ross.

Actually your computer is better because:
1) It's the higher end and larger Dimension E521.
2) You have both Windows XP and Vista (on the way).
3) most importantly because RossMAN said so

Thanks a bunch Ross.  There is always room for another machine at these prices...mine is on order!

You're welcome, did you select any upgrades?

I upgraded to the "ultrasharp" monitor for an extra $70.  I can get more memory, an SATA DVD burner, and maybe a PCI-E video card at Fry's for less than Dell wants.  I think with tax it ended up being just a little over $500, still a great deal.

Smart thinking I would have gone the same route.

Except for I would have upgraded to the 20" LCD for $50, sell it for $250 and buy a better 22" widescreen.