Re: [TCLUG:10519] Computer System Prices

[Troy Johnson <john1536@tc.umn.edu>]

I don't care about the deal, I just don't like the bundle. The fact that
it's a ISP rebate masquerading as a computer rebate is what nettles me.
But not most people here it seems. Not important, just curious.

Troy

Ben Beuchler wrote:
> 
> On Sat, 27 Nov 1999, Troy Johnson wrote:
> 
> > Do any of you recommend computer systems to friends/family/customers?
> 
> Constantly...
> 
> > Are any of you sick to death of the $400 "computer" rebates tacked on to
> > new computers in advertisements these days?
> 
> Not at all...  Competition does interesting things.
> 
> I'm going to recommend to my brother-in-law who is looking for a cheap computer
> that he consider the E-Machines that are selling for around $500 minus a $400
> rebate if you subscribe to a year of some ISP.  Big deal.  E-Machines build
> decent computers for the price and even if the contract with the ISP ends up
> costing more then the computer, they would've bought internet access ANYWAY and
> this way it just works out to be an interest free loan.
> 
> Not what I would buy, since I wouldn't buy a prebuilt machine anyway, but not a
> bad deal for someone on a tight budget!
> 
> Ben
> 
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