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Microsoft Windows XP Professional [Old Version]Microsoft Windows XP Professional [Old Version]
Buy used from: $145.00
The best and most stable version of Windows, especially for network users.
Mandrake Linux PowerPack Edition 9.1Mandrake Linux PowerPack Edition 9.1
Window's compitition. Hard to set up and learn to use, but more powerful than Windows. If you know what you're doing, then you'll want Linux.
Viewsonic Vx700 17" LCD Monitor (Silver/Black)Viewsonic Vx700 17" LCD Monitor (Silver/Black)
High quality screen. Crisp, clear image.
ATI Radeon 9000 64 MB AGP Graphics CardATI Radeon 9000 64 MB AGP Graphics Card
High quality graphics card, good price
Edge 256MB PC2100 DDR 184 pin non-ECC DIMM for DesktopsEdge 256MB PC2100 DDR 184 pin non-ECC DIMM for Desktops
Buy new: $18.64
High speed memory, you'll want four of these, or as many as your computer can handle
Maxtor L01P120 7200 RPM 120 GB Internal Hard DriveMaxtor L01P120 7200 RPM 120 GB Internal Hard Drive
High capacity drive. High quality for a low cost
Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 40 GB 7200 RPM Internal Hard DriveMaxtor DiamondMax Plus 40 GB 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive
If you install both Windows and Linux, you'll want a second hard drive to put Linux on
Sony (DRU510A) 4x DVD±RW Combo DriveSony (DRU510A) 4x DVD±RW Combo Drive
Buy used from: $34.99
The best deal, Read/Writes all formats of CD and DVDs
Star Logic 16x DVD-ROM Drive (11001057)Star Logic 16x DVD-ROM Drive (11001057)
Having two drives makes it easy to directly copy discs
SanDisk Cruzer with 256 MB Secure Digital MemorySanDisk Cruzer with 256 MB Secure Digital Memory
High capacity disk, can be used on any USB drive, so it is more universally usable than a Zip disk
Logitech Cordless Elite Duo Keyboard & Mouse (967231-0403)Logitech Cordless Elite Duo Keyboard & Mouse (967231-0403)
Buy used from: $39.99
4 button mouse w/ wheel, keyboard has many hot keys and multimedia control center. Very long battery life
HP PSC 1210 MultifunctionHP PSC 1210 Multifunction
Buy used from: $39.50
Very nice and compact scanner and printer
Creative Labs Inspire 2500 2.1 Computer Speakers (3-Speaker, Black)Creative Labs Inspire 2500 2.1 Computer Speakers (3-Speaker, Black)
Get great sound out of small speakers
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Sound CardCreative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Sound Card
Buy new: $99.99
Good quality sound can make a huge difference in multimedia applications and games
SmartDisk PCIFW FireWire PCI Card (3-Port)SmartDisk PCIFW FireWire PCI Card (3-Port)
High speed port, necessary for external disk drives and cameras
IOGEAR GIC250U 5-Port USB 2.0 PCI Card (USB 2.0)IOGEAR GIC250U 5-Port USB 2.0 PCI Card (USB 2.0)
Same speed and purpose as a FireWire, just a different format. Compatable with all USB 1.0 devices as well
Linksys LNE100TX EtherFast 10/100 LAN CardLinksys LNE100TX EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card
Buy new: $21.61 / Used from: $5.95
A cheap but good quality ethernet card
U.S. Robotics 56k V92 Pci95/98/nt4/w2k/xpU.S. Robotics 56k V92 Pci95/98/nt4/w2k/xp
Buy new: $77.99
If you don't have a broadband connection, you'll need this
Logitech QuickCam Messenger WebCamLogitech QuickCam Messenger WebCam
Buy used from: $9.99
Great way to communicate if you have broadband
Viewsonic Viewbox Tv Tuner Box For Monitors (Vb50Hrtv)Viewsonic Viewbox Tv Tuner Box For Monitors (Vb50Hrtv)
Watch TV on your computer monitor
Microsoft Office XP Professional [OLD VERSION]Microsoft Office XP Professional [OLD VERSION]
Buy new: $286.99 / Used from: $70.00
Over priced? yes. The only good Windows based all-in-one office suite? yes. It's worth it
StarOffice 6.0StarOffice 6.0
Buy used from: $21.73
The Linux office application. Comparable to (and compatable with) MS Office
Norton SystemWorks 2002 Professional EditionNorton SystemWorks 2002 Professional Edition
Buy used from: $4.98
Why spend all this time and money getting a great computer only to have it destroyed by a virus or system failure? Buy this
HP iPAQ 2215 Pocket PCHP iPAQ 2215 Pocket PC
Buy new: $649.99 / Used from: $98.00
A great and inexpensive Pocket PC. Takes Compact Flash and Secure Digital cards and has integrated Bluetooth wireless.