Where'd you get your computer? Frugal?

[seaar2000]

I got lucky and their dad told me to get a computer for the girls so they can do their homework. Had my sister-in-law go with me because I did not know one thing about computers. When my sister-in-law was talking to the salesperson I didn't understand one thing they were talking about. It was like a foreign language! I got a $350 rebate after I bought the computer.

[mverch]

Hi,

I bought two computers (refurbs) on ubid. I've been VERY happy with them.

-Melisa

[LuckyRobin]

Our current PC was a Christmas gift from MIL and FIL in 2004. They bought it the day after Thanksgiving for really cheap. Got one for their daughter's family, too. My current laptop we got off ebay for $150 plus $25 shipping. It works great, looks pretty, and its a Toshiba so you know it won't fall apart anytime soon. It's a workhorse. And did I mention it looks pretty?

[LuxoDave]

Yes and no. Yes because I bought a relatively cheap bare bones unit and used mostly parts I had from my old pc, and a video card I got for free from work. No because I splurged on RAM and the power supply. All in all, I spent about $800. No because I could of bought a new one for less, though I would have been very unhappy with it.

[LuxoDave]

By the way, if you just want a cheap refurbished pc, you should check out retrobox.com. It is also a good place to get a cheap pc for people who want to try out linux (FREE software!) but are scared to put it on their main machine.

[PrincessPerky]

Originally Posted by LuxoDave

Yes and no. Yes because I bought a relatively cheap bare bones unit and used mostly parts I had from my old pc, and a video card I got for free from work. No because I splurged on RAM and the power supply. All in all, I spent about $800. No because I could of bought a new one for less, though I would have been very unhappy with it.

If you would have been unhappy then you wouldn't have gotten a frugal purchase, just a cheaper one. IMO