But - do you need Microsoft Office, or will a 'free' spreadsheet facility be acceptable Whatever - the next question is - do you need a big screen Followed by a consideration of XP Home or Linux with an appropriate GUI What do you NEED for the ACAD software/print facility That should lead you to decide if 256Mb memory is adequate, or do you need 512Mb
Finally - how un-'acquirable do you want the system - or how secure is the trailer What about warrantee - as convenience of 'return to the shop where you got it'? I've seen complete systems at less than the 'retail' cost of Windows XP Home - just missing a screen and printer All you have to do is watch the major stores (and perhaps Dell) for the cheap end offers JimB Oh! and don't forget to take the OS re-install backups before you let anyone start using it! ----- Original Message ----- From: "bobwarasila" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 8:20 PM Subject: Basic cheap computer recommendation > I'm looking for a basic desktop computer to be used in a construction trailer environment. We need it to print out wiring diagrams that are in ACAD format. We will not be doing any ACAD alterations, only printouts of segments of the plans. In addition we will do e-mail, web searches and EXCEL timesheets. In my opinion all we need is a low end basic machine. > > Can anyone make some suggestions based on their experience? I'd like to keep the cost <$500 w/o monitor. > > Bob Warasila > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -- > ---------------------------------------- > To Change your email Address for this list, send the following message: > CHANGE WIN-HOME your_old_address your_new_address > to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Note carefully that both old and new addresses are required. > > -- ---------------------------------------- To Change your email Address for this list, send the following message: CHANGE WIN-HOME your_old_address your_new_address to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Note carefully that both old and new addresses are required.
