Hey yall... I was looking at a bargain in a surplus store and I happened to stumble upon a Compaq Presario desktop, the price ranges from 150 - 200 US dollars... It comes with a 17"CRT MONITOR and WINDOWSXP home...
Here is the link to the pc spex: http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/hp-compaq-presario-sr1610nx/1707-3118_7-31589100.html




Please tell/correct me if I am posting in the wrong forum section... :\DEPENDS on what you want to use it for. WOULD probably be fine for internet, e-mail, typing, etc., but wouldn't be much good for any newer games.

I doubt they'll give you any kind of warranty on it as well, so keep that in mind. If the thing croaks in a week, you're out $150. If you know anyone who knows a bit about computers, I'd get them to go along with you to at least give it a look at. Good luck!

(And if you do get it and have any problems, you know where to find us )Donkerz, Too much for too little from my own experience IMHO,truenorthOffer them 50 Bucks...cash.

All they can say is yes...or no.

The monitor and XP liscense are worth that.
But make sure the machine has the validation sticker for XP on it and inquire whether it comes with the XP CD...Absolutely agree with Patio's price ASSESSMENT. Anymore would be too much.truenorth