Razorhunter
02-06-10, 16:43
Guys,
I need some suggestions on a very affordable desktop PC, which would simply allow me to surf/cruise the net, and send/receive emails, just as I always have done.
IOW's, I'm in need of a CHEAP desktop, which will only be used for the most basic tasks such as email and web surfing.
Now here's the caveat:
After being completely out of work, for quite some time now, and being forced to sell off EVERY personal possession of any value I owned, (including every AR and other firearm I have ever owned), I just don't know when I'll be able to afford ANY type of new computer.
Now due to the fact that I am enemployed, the only reason I'm even speaking of obtaining another PC, is due to the fact that my ANCIENT desktop I have now, has just about reached its final day. Most importantly however, is the fact that a working PC is somewhat of a necessity, and I must have internet capability, if and when a job or two finally does become available.
So, the point being that if and when I do obtain employment, I must be able to have internet access, without any issues or problems. Of course, currently, I am having all sorts of issues with IE7/spIII, and I'm just trying to find something, anything , with regards to a home/desktop PC that will be affordable and will simply get me online with email capability.
So let me just come out and say it guys. I need something CHEAP! LOL! You see guys, here's the deal.
We have no gas, (which means no heat), very little food, and no elecricity (THANKFULLY we have only been without electricity a few times, and not ALL the time). It's tough though, when the battery powered thermometer in the bedroom reads 41 degrees, and you can see your breath crystallizing when you exhale at night! LOL! Enough of the depressing circumstances however.
The GOOD news is that there are a couple neighbors who are willing to let me use their wireless internet service, if and when the need ever arises again.
Anyhow, I really can't afford anything at this time, but I am trying to sell off a last few remaining items I have, and hopefully, if they sell, I will find a way to make this happen. We have a lot of needs right now, but I must find a working PC if and when jobs become available again. I cannot afford to miss out on any potential work, solely because I don't have a working PC. That would be heart breaking.
So, can anyone here help out with some advice, info, or where to look for used PC's? I previously mentioned "desktops", but honestly, a laptop would certainly work as well, if I came across one for the right, affordable price.
I am not much of a computer/electronics guru, so I don't know much about those used computer/electronics stores. ???? However I do know that I have heard people speak of good deals they obtained at such stores. I think one such store is called "MicroTech" down here in the southern U.S.
Of course, the other option would be buying used from a private seller. What do you guys think about this? Electronics, IMO, are not the best type of item to purchase used, of course, in my financial situation, I dont' have much choice.
I'm just saying that certain types of items lend themselves nicely to being purchased used, while others not so much, if you know what I mean.
Can anyone help out with some advice/info here? I would really appreciate it VERY MUCH guys.
Any and all info or advice would be so greatly appreciated. Thank you all.
I need some suggestions on a very affordable desktop PC, which would simply allow me to surf/cruise the net, and send/receive emails, just as I always have done.
IOW's, I'm in need of a CHEAP desktop, which will only be used for the most basic tasks such as email and web surfing.
Now here's the caveat:
After being completely out of work, for quite some time now, and being forced to sell off EVERY personal possession of any value I owned, (including every AR and other firearm I have ever owned), I just don't know when I'll be able to afford ANY type of new computer.
Now due to the fact that I am enemployed, the only reason I'm even speaking of obtaining another PC, is due to the fact that my ANCIENT desktop I have now, has just about reached its final day. Most importantly however, is the fact that a working PC is somewhat of a necessity, and I must have internet capability, if and when a job or two finally does become available.
So, the point being that if and when I do obtain employment, I must be able to have internet access, without any issues or problems. Of course, currently, I am having all sorts of issues with IE7/spIII, and I'm just trying to find something, anything , with regards to a home/desktop PC that will be affordable and will simply get me online with email capability.
So let me just come out and say it guys. I need something CHEAP! LOL! You see guys, here's the deal.
We have no gas, (which means no heat), very little food, and no elecricity (THANKFULLY we have only been without electricity a few times, and not ALL the time). It's tough though, when the battery powered thermometer in the bedroom reads 41 degrees, and you can see your breath crystallizing when you exhale at night! LOL! Enough of the depressing circumstances however.
The GOOD news is that there are a couple neighbors who are willing to let me use their wireless internet service, if and when the need ever arises again.
Anyhow, I really can't afford anything at this time, but I am trying to sell off a last few remaining items I have, and hopefully, if they sell, I will find a way to make this happen. We have a lot of needs right now, but I must find a working PC if and when jobs become available again. I cannot afford to miss out on any potential work, solely because I don't have a working PC. That would be heart breaking.
So, can anyone here help out with some advice, info, or where to look for used PC's? I previously mentioned "desktops", but honestly, a laptop would certainly work as well, if I came across one for the right, affordable price.
I am not much of a computer/electronics guru, so I don't know much about those used computer/electronics stores. ???? However I do know that I have heard people speak of good deals they obtained at such stores. I think one such store is called "MicroTech" down here in the southern U.S.
Of course, the other option would be buying used from a private seller. What do you guys think about this? Electronics, IMO, are not the best type of item to purchase used, of course, in my financial situation, I dont' have much choice.
I'm just saying that certain types of items lend themselves nicely to being purchased used, while others not so much, if you know what I mean.
Can anyone help out with some advice/info here? I would really appreciate it VERY MUCH guys.
Any and all info or advice would be so greatly appreciated. Thank you all.