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Desktop - new or second hand?

  • 10-05-2011 8:06pm
    #1
    funnyname
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,765 ✭✭✭


    I currently have a netbook however I want to get a desktop, I have an old 15'' monitor so I was thinking maybe all I need is a 2nd hand desktop and get a new keyboard and mouse.

    However part of me says get a new one which is grand for my budget.

    All I need it for tinternet, ms office and a small bit of programming.

    Do I really need a get a new one for the above?


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  • #2
    Groinshot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,042 ✭✭✭Groinshot


    funnyname wrote: »
    I currently have a netbook however I want to get a desktop, I have an old 15'' monitor so I was thinking maybe all I need is a 2nd hand desktop and get a new keyboard and mouse.

    However part of me says get a new one which is grand for my budget.

    All I need it for tinternet, ms office and a small bit of programming.

    Do I really need a get a new one for the above?

    You can still get a new one without the monitor, keyboard and mouse, etc. You could also just get a keyboard, mouse and VGA cable, and plug your laptop into the monitor if that would suit you, and will cost you a hell of a lot less.


  • #3
    DipStick McSwindler
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,460 ✭✭✭DipStick McSwindler


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  • #4
    funnyname
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,765 ✭✭✭funnyname


    is this monitor value for money?

    http://www.ibood.com/ie/en/product_specs/5584/Philips_546_cm215_inch_Full_HD_LCD_monitor_and_TV_with_DVB-T_HDMI__SCART/

    Deal of the day for Sunday 15/05/2011


  • #5
    Arcto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,401 ✭✭✭Arcto


    If your up for it you can save a packet by building it yourself, seeing as you only want it for very non power intensive purposes you could do it for around €300.


  • #6
    bette
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 496 ✭✭bette


    Hitch up your monitor to the netbook!


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