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| Thread ID: 19797 | 2002-05-23 01:35:00 | Dick Smith, good deal? | Guest (0) | Press F1 |
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| 50267 | 2002-05-23 01:35:00 | Is DicK Smiths latist offer, on TV, of a computer (1000 Duron cpu, 128 ram, 20gig hd,cd writer, win xp), printer, scanner and webcam for $2000incl gst, a good deal or can i get better else where? | Guest (0) | ||
| 50268 | 2002-05-23 01:43:00 | Ray, You're bound to find somewhere that sells similar for cheaper. You REALLY need to shop around when buying a computer; try local computer shops rather than places like Dick Smith and Noel Leemings, as these tend to be more expensive. Just browsing on the website of a local (Tauranga) Computer store, finds something similar for about $500 cheaper. Mike. |
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| 50269 | 2002-05-23 02:28:00 | A couple of months ago John Calvert produced the famed 'Hardware List' with input from the Press F1 forum. It is a list of NZ computer suppliers, their websites and what services they offer: www.details.co.nz |
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| 50270 | 2002-05-23 02:29:00 | I would agree with Mike on this. Just to give you an idea try a couple of Christchurch suppliers that I use: www.tastech.co.nz & www.dragonpc.co.nz I know that tastech has a similar system for about $1100 incl. Even if you are not in CHCH these guys are really competitive and usually have some sort of cheap shipping deal. If you are prepared to put it together you are likely to save even more. These guys offer full warranties to so don't be put off by anyone telling you otherwise! Matt |
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| 50271 | 2002-05-23 06:39:00 | Definitely check out suppliers list that Heather mentioned, it's very good. For a comparison of prices of individual components, have a look at <www.pricespy.co.nz they have an *up to date* list of where the cheapest components can be purchased, it covers *most* retailers. I bought a monitor through <www.pp.co.nz and they provided bery good service. JM |
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| 50272 | 2002-05-23 07:42:00 | When a friend of mine and I priced up an Athlon XP 1800, 512mb sdram, 40gb hd and a geforce 4 440, we got a quote of $1700 inc gst. It pays to shop around :) | Guest (0) | ||
| 50273 | 2002-05-23 11:17:00 | While you're shopping around check out the backup service and expertise especially that go with anything you might want to buy. I have heard/read that DS and NL can be a bit lacking in that respect, but no personal experience. Others may be able to comment on them. If you happen to draw a bummer straw you want to have it put right by someone who really knows their stuff. | Guest (0) | ||
| 50274 | 2002-05-24 04:54:00 | As always, shop around. DSE (and all the other 'big' places) have specials on stock they want to move out because there is a new model coming. It might be a good deal; it might not. You can usually get a similar one cheaper, but if a guarantee is important, DSE will be there next week. You might get time payment with them and not with a smaller shop. |
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| 50275 | 2002-05-24 05:03:00 | Graham lees is right, you pay good money for a PC, they commonly have a 2 year warranty but its worth zip if the dealer isnt there. I would look for longevity in the seller before the last dollar. Also beware, some prices suggested above do not include the operating system, or CD burner (just a CD ROM) and when you compare apples with apples there is seldom a lot in it. Remember 2+2=5, for extremely large values of 2, when comparing things.... TW |
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