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Inexpensive Desktop for Online School & Everyday Use?

I have an HP laptop but its too slow for me when I am doing my homework. It has an AMD processor and I heard Intel was a much faster processor, but there's so many to chose from! I go to NAU Full time and all of my classes are online! I use my computer everyday for school work and then my husband uses it when he gets home to burn CD's. We would really like a fast computer, but dont want to go overboard since we only use it for school and everyday usage. Any ideas on what type to get, or any websites/stores that offer cheap, but good computers?

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1. um... maybe a dell i got mine for cheap like 600 dollars
2. if you already have a desktop, mouse, and other main comments, might i recommend a mac mini?cheap, reliable, no virus software required.
3. talk with your neighborhood computer nerd, and build one from scratch. (you should only drop about 300 bucks for a fair system, or up to 600 for something that will last for at least four or five years) All other computers are very much overpriced and underpowered. good luck PS. Amit is incorrect, mac is the newest and easiest targets for viruses, due to miss information like he just said.
4. http://www.e4me.com/products/catalog.html?type=deskptos ^^^ They have computers starting at $319.. and offer many affordable computers that have great performance. I know this from experience. Your local bestbuy, or electronics retailer should have them.
5. Dell sells a really cheap computer. They have very nice desktops for around 200-400 bucks. Check their website www.dell.com AMD and Intel are 2 different types of processors. They are both the same as in they make PC computers rather than Macintosh computers. The manufacturer doesn't necessarily determine the speed and just because one is AMD and one is Intel doesn't make one faster than the other. AMD processors can be just as fast as Intel processors. Just buy a brand new computer from Dell. Buy their cheapest one. If it's new, it'll have to at least be up to today's standards. If it's up to today's standards, it will be more than enough for you and your husband's needs.
6. "AMD" is actually the faster processor for gaming. Intel is the faster processor for programs and applications. But its honestly only by a few miliseconds, which you cant really tell anyway. So you would be safe to go with anything. You can get a PC now days fairly cheep. Wal-Mart has great PC's for a good price. A new PC right off the shelf would suit you and your husband just fine.
7. I would say that go for INTEL CORE 2 DUO. The Core 2 brand refers to a range of Intel's mobile, desktop dual- and quad-core 64-bit x86 CPUs based on the Intel Core microarchitecture, a microarchitecture that evolved from the 32-bit dual-core Yonah mobile processor. The Yonah comprised two interconnected single cores (the Pentium M branded microprocessor derivatives) coupled as a single die silicon chip (IC). The Core 2 marked a relegation of the Intel's Pentium brand to a lower-end market, and a reunification of Intel's notebook and desktop brand names, previously divided into the Pentium M and Pentium 4 lines. Website: DELL / DEALSEA / DEALSTOBUY / COMPUSA / BESTBUY My best suggestion: (HDD Memory will be ur choice) HP 6010n is packed with an Intel Core 2 Duo e4300 Dual Core Processor, 1GB memory, 320GB Serial ATA hard drive, 16X Dual layer DVD+/-RW drive with LightScribe, Integrated Graphics, Integrated firewire/USB and 9-in-1 card reader. It also comes with Microsoft Windows Vista Premium to manage all your digital music, photo and video. More Info Mfr. Part Number: RX900AA#ABA Processor Type Intel Core 2 Duo e4300 Dual Core Processor Speed 1.8GHz RAM 1GB DDR2 PC4200 SDRAM (Exp. To 4GB) Hard Drive 320GB Serial ATA (7200RPM) Optical Drives 16X Dual Layer DVD+/-RW with Lightscribe Graphics Card Intel GMA 950 224MB Shared Video Memory Available Expansion Bays 1 x 5.25", 1 x 3.5" Available Expansion Slots 2 x PCI, 1 x PCI-Express Cache 2MB L2 Disk Drive No Fax/Modem 56K V.90 I/O Ports See The Features Section Included Software See The Features Section Monitor Included? No Network Card 10/100 Ethernet Other Control Devices Multimedia Keyboard, Scroll Mouse Preloaded Operating System Windows Vista Premium Sound Card High Definition Audio Speakers No System Bus 800MHz More Information Built for Vista This PC has been built with the next generation of interactivity in mind. Featuring the hardware required to run the powerful and beautiful Windows Vista, this PC is ready for awesome online media experience, fun home creativity projects and powerful business applications. From Windows Live to Live Anywhere to Windows Media Center and beyond - Windows Vista provides a great view of the future. FEATURES: Intel GMA 950 with up to 224MB shared video memory. I/O Ports: 6 x USB 2.0 (2 Front, 4 Back), 2 x Firewire IEEE 1394 (1 Front, 1 Back), 1 x 15-in-1 Memory Card Reader Other Software: Windows Vista Premium operating system preinstalled; software package includes Microsoft Works 8, HP Total Care Advisor, Norton Internet Security 2007 (60 Days Complimentary Updates), Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 (60 Days Trial Version), Roxio DVD/CD Creator, Muvee autoproducer
8. if ur related to hyderabad ap india.. if u have knowledge of assembled pc ..which wll come around 2 thousand rupees.. high end min... iam mentioning max rates for the month of july.. these rates may come down also... one week before buying get the info of assembled pc from all the shops related to computer peripherials..because there may be big varience between shop to shop som people will give the products with old rates .. plz before buying chck for more than 5 shops. ifu belong to hyderabad ap go to CTC located in secendrabad and get the quatations of the assembled pc from different shops... first week get the quatations and after two days check who is giving low price and get the product but check the products carefully whil buying ... configuration: processor:intel (core 2 duo with 4md l2cache )8500rupees motherboard intel ( 965-chipset ) 4500 ram (kingston ) (1 gb ram) 2000 hardisk ( min -120 gb) 3000 dvd writer /cd rom writer /reader(this called as combo-dvd writer) which costs around 2000 cabinet (1500) monitor (4500)///
9. online stores to build your own pc
10. For the purposes that you listed, I would check out the Dell Inspiron line of desk tops starting at $349 or notebook computers starting at $499. http://www.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/inspndt?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs You might also check Dell's Outpost website for certified refurbished/remanufactured systems. They carry the same warranty as new systems, but cost less. They are usually returned systems and may have some "cosmetic" blemishes (scratches/minor case dents) but have been checked out and/or repaired to make sure they work properly. http://www.dell.com/content/default.aspx?c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh Gateway and HP offer similar services. Wal-Mart carries some inexpensive Acer, Toshiba and HP computers both instore and online; http://www.walmart.com/catalog/catalog.gsp?cat=3951&fromPageCatId=3944 as does Best Buy http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=abcat0502000&type=category and most other electronic retailers.
11. This site is probably the best for you. Walmart sometimes has some great specials.
12. Consider one with this specs: http://arstechnica.com/guides/buyer/guide-200704.ars