great specs but you still have to buy the office software
moondog Send a noteboard - 27/02/2010 07:49:03 PM
My needs are pretty simple and I don't want to pay more than I need to.
What I want is a desktop with cd/dvd anti-virus and all the usual geegaws. Microsoft word, Adobe Reader, intel...the usual and a nice new monitor
Best Buy has a Gateway for $549 plus $170 for the monitor.
I have a Gateway now and have been happy with it so I want to stay with Gateway.
So does this sound like a good deal or would I be paying to much by getting more than I really need?
What I want is a desktop with cd/dvd anti-virus and all the usual geegaws. Microsoft word, Adobe Reader, intel...the usual and a nice new monitor
Best Buy has a Gateway for $549 plus $170 for the monitor.
I have a Gateway now and have been happy with it so I want to stay with Gateway.
So does this sound like a good deal or would I be paying to much by getting more than I really need?
in other words, it doesn't come with word, you have to buy it separately. in fact, you would be searching quite awhile to find a computer that does come with it installed, and you will end up paying extra for it anyway. just something to consider when you're looking around.
also, if you have a store you can actually visit, they will sometimes have specials which include the monitor in the price that you won't get from the online store.
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I'm thinking of getting a new computer and would like some advice.
- 27/02/2010 05:51:02 PM
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Re: I'm thinking of getting a new computer and would like some advice.
- 27/02/2010 06:01:25 PM
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That sounds like it would suit your needs. I think Gateway can die in a fire, though.
- 27/02/2010 06:17:46 PM
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great specs but you still have to buy the office software
- 27/02/2010 07:49:03 PM
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open office or neooffice are free.
- 27/02/2010 08:38:41 PM
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They don't have *all* the functionality MS Office has, but it depends on what you need exactly.
- 27/02/2010 08:45:08 PM
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If you need more than what's there, you'd probably need a better program anyway.
- 27/02/2010 10:05:09 PM
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but she specifically asked for microsoft word....
- 27/02/2010 10:21:36 PM
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A lot of people don't realize OpenOffice exists, though. *NM*
- 27/02/2010 10:25:58 PM
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another option is to download the 2010 beta - free til end of october
- 27/02/2010 11:30:49 PM
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$549 w/o monitor is a bit expensive for your needs.
- 28/02/2010 12:53:04 AM
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OK...I would also like nice graphics and sound as it will be my entertainment center...
- 28/02/2010 03:41:40 AM
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Re: OK...I would also like nice graphics and sound as it will be my entertainment center...
- 28/02/2010 04:51:08 AM
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You need a hdmi connection not a tv tuner to use your tv as a monitor
- 28/02/2010 02:17:45 PM
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Here is some basic info for what to look for
- 28/02/2010 02:46:21 PM
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