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RE: Im about to buy...
If I see it correctly and the mouse and keyboard is the set which I assume it is, the mouse works on batteries, it doesn't have a docking station, you must replace the batteries (take them out and recharge them).

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320 GB is massive for normal/average computer usage. If you can save money by specifying something lower, I would do it (but don't go below 160GB)....

After looking thru the customize your PC page, it seems 320GB is the lowest available amount. So, stick with it...

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As for the "free Vista upgrade".

Firstly, "upgrade" means replacing. You will not get XP and Vista. It is one of the two. As for "free" that means you wont be charged any extra if you choose Vista (normally when you upgrade to a newer or bigger OS, it will cost more).

Secondly, do not take Vista... simple as that. Although Vista has just been released as RTM, it is still prone to bugs and indeed not all programs run bug free on Vista or are even compatible with Vista. It is waaaaay too early to switch to Vista (unless you're an hard core beta tester or person who always wants the latest and newest at any cost just to have it)

Thirdly, the version of XP by default is XP Media Center! I advise you to take the £50 upgrade to XP Professional Edition as the Media Center edition lacks many stuff.

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The case has only a 250W PSU by default. I very extremely strongly advice you to take the £25 upgrade to a 550W PSU.

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By default, there aren't speakers included; sound comes from the tiny build-in speaker in the monitor. A simple stereo speaker set requires an additional £5.

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Note that the PC comes with MS Works, not MS Office. To have Office you need an expensive upgrade.

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All in all, this isn't such a cheap desktop as it might seem at first sight...

This post was edited on 11-09-2006 at 06:34 PM by CookieRevised.
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Im about to buy... - by Jimbo on 11-09-2006 at 04:56 PM
RE: Im about to buy... - by Max on 11-09-2006 at 04:59 PM
RE: Im about to buy... - by Jimbo on 11-09-2006 at 05:03 PM
RE: Im about to buy... - by MeEtc on 11-09-2006 at 05:07 PM
RE: Im about to buy... - by Jimbo on 11-09-2006 at 05:09 PM
RE: Im about to buy... - by ins4ne on 11-09-2006 at 05:14 PM
RE: Im about to buy... - by Max on 11-09-2006 at 05:15 PM
RE: Im about to buy... - by absorbation on 11-09-2006 at 05:25 PM
RE: Im about to buy... - by foaly on 11-09-2006 at 05:40 PM
RE: Im about to buy... - by ins4ne on 11-09-2006 at 05:43 PM
RE: Im about to buy... - by CookieRevised on 11-09-2006 at 06:33 PM
RE: Im about to buy... - by ins4ne on 11-09-2006 at 06:38 PM
RE: Im about to buy... - by user27089 on 11-09-2006 at 06:44 PM
RE: Im about to buy... - by vaccination on 11-09-2006 at 07:12 PM
RE: Im about to buy... - by Thor on 11-09-2006 at 07:14 PM


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