MORE CHEAP COMPUTERS

Oct 12, 2001 | computers

I don’t know if I’d buy one of these, but it’s a good illustration of how goofy prices are in the computer world these days. Emachines has introduced new systems running Windows XP. The cheapest model includes a 900MHz Intel Celeron chip, 128MB of...

DELL SHIPPING WINDOWS XP

Oct 3, 2001 | computers, WinXP

Dell is taking orders for Windows XP systems across the board now. If you’ve been waiting – go buy a new system, like I did tonight!

NOTEBOOK DEAL

Oct 1, 2001 | computers, laptops

I haven’t laid hands on this notebook computer, but it sure looks like a sweet deal on a Toshiba notebook from Costco Online – $1399.99 buys a Pentium III 1.0 GHz processor, 256Mb RAM, 20Gb hard drive, built-in DVD, 14″ TFT display, some 3D graphics...

PRICE CUTS ON PENTIUM III SYSTEMS

Sep 15, 2001 | computers

If you’re looking for a new computer, you should wait another two weeks and then buy a Windows XP system from Dell. But if your budget simply requires a discount, look for cheap Pentium III systems for the next 60-90 days. Inventories are being cleared out and...

AMAZON SELLS COMPUTERS

Aug 29, 2001 | Amazon, computers

Amazon has opened up an online store for selling computers from major manufacturers – Compaq, HP, IBM, Toshiba, and Apple. Amazon inked a deal with Ingram Micro, the number one wholesale distributor of computer products, which minimizes Amazon’s exposure...

INTEL CUTS PRICES

Aug 26, 2001 | computers

I’ve been distracted by Windows XP for the last week. Sweet stuff! Watch for prices to take another sharp plunge this week. Intel is slashing processor prices today – more than 50% on the 1.8Ghz Pentium 4, and more huge cuts on the rest of the Pentium 4...