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Buying a budget PC
Let's get the timing out of the way, first. I spec'd out a computer at Hewlett-Packard's site. It came to $519, including a 19-inch monitor. This is a great price; so great, in fact, that I didn't believe it. But I came up with the same thing when I double-checked it. I question whether you could do much better by waiting. The recession will probably sock the computer makers. And they may cut prices further. But prices constantly fall, or computers grow more powerful for the money. I doubt that you'll gain much by waiting. The HP price is really reasonable. Let's look at what you get for $519. We'll start with Windows, where there is always controversy. I bought several machines for the office in January 2007. All are running Windows Vista. We have had no trouble with Vista. It has been as reliable as XP was on our old machines. So, I would take complaints about Vista with a grain of salt. Some people hate Microsoft, and are overly quick to criticize its products. Furthermore, new programs are being written for Vista, not XP. Most of those programs will run on XP. But your father could have a problem down the road. People naturally cling to what they know. But there is no good reason to reject Vista. Your father will see few significant changes. Also, XP is available on relatively few computers. And you'll pay extra, if you can get it. So I would go with any version of Vista other than Basic. On the HP machine, I specified Vista Home Premium. How about the computer specifications? Click here to find out. WOW! EXTRA HOUR THIS WEEKEND!  Every day, Team Komando produces some of the best content you'll find anywhere on the Internet. Here is a sampling of what's new on our site today! • Over $80,000 In Prizes!: Today, enter for your chance to win an Adobe Photoshop/Premiere Elements 7 Bundle. Tell amazing stories with photos and videos with this $200 prize! Head on over to giveaway.komando.com and enter online today. Enter daily to increase your chances of winning. We have daily prizes and grand prizes to give away. The next winner could be you! • Video of the Day: So, you think you know sports? This man may be the most amazing athlete ever. And you probably don’t know his name. • Cool Site of the Day: Members of the military can't access YouTube. How do they share videos? The Defense Department has a solution. • Digital Minute, on your radio: Viruses and other malware have never been a threat to Mac users. But that situation could change soon. • Free Download of the Day: By now your kids have probably written to Santa Claus. Is Santa going to write back this year? • Tip on the site: Looking to create a memorable slide show? You'll need the right software to make it happen. I've got all the advice you need. Tomorrow's Tip, in your e-mail: Bring an old computer back to life Kim :) 
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We're looking to purchase a budget PC. Should we buy now, or wait until 2009, for the best deals? 
Today, I'm presenting a twofer. We'll be looking at budget computers. The operating system is an important part of that. 
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