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Desktop PC Choice

Badgermonkey · 2010-11-11 13:52:59

Want to buy a desktop for my Dad, solely for surfing, office utilities etc so it doesn't need to be too flash. I'd like to futureproof it though, at least for a couple of years. Dell seems an obvious choice but their customer service ain't what it should be. Any recommendations appreciated. Ideally 320 -500GB, 3GB Ram,…

11-11-2010 1:52pm

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Want to buy a desktop for my Dad, solely for surfing, office utilities etc so it doesn't need to be too flash. I'd like to futureproof it though, at least for a couple of years. Dell seems an obvious choice but their customer service ain't what it should be. Any recommendations appreciated.

Ideally 320 -500GB, 3GB Ram, Windows 7, WLAN,sub €450.

Initial research has me eyeing up these but no optical drive in them:

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/225756

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