2006-08-24 11:18:06 · 9 answers · asked by DubsPhilly 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
It sounds like a terrible deal but I'll entertain it anyway.
First, what are the specs? Then let's look at the down payment. $150 is about half the cost of the cheapest hp.compaq type computer with a Celeron or Sempron processor. So after 10 months you've paid the price of a cheap computer. If they're selling you a budget Sempron or Celeron system they'll have effectively bilked you out of some money by the end of the first year. The second year is pure profit.
Also consider that even good computers go for around $600 right now. Two years ago a good computer cost closer to $1000. Two years from now a good computer may cost only $300. Since computers and computer prices change so quickly I think it's terrible to get into any sort of payment plan. Especially one that obligates you for an indefinite period of time.
2006-08-24 12:48:45 · answer #1 · answered by taskr36 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats $180/yr which mean $360 per PC, + start up price of 150. Say you do it ten years, that about
$375/PC for a 10 year contract
The longer the contract, the cheaper each pc ends up being, but each will cost at least $360
I dont think i would, i keep my PC's for more than 2 years, and $400 each is a good price, but it depends on the computer
would you?
2006-08-24 18:23:36 · answer #2 · answered by . 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. I'd just buy a really good pc and upgrade it for a couple years till it was time to get a new one. They're not so expensive anymore so it's not like you're saving up for a long time. If you do it the other way, who knows what kind of system you'll be stuck with...and I doubt you'd have a warranty doing a payment option.
2006-08-24 18:21:17 · answer #3 · answered by *babydoll* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you couldnt possibly build a decent computer for $360, which is what it comes out to.. and if you were only gonna spend that much on a comp, youre obviously not into gaming, or anything that will need a decent rig, so why even update? just get a decent single core and cut you worries about a monthly payment.
2006-08-24 20:07:56 · answer #4 · answered by csjunkiee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but there are probably plenty of people who would. You might be better off with $100 upfront, then $20 per month. More affordable for poor people at first, and you make $70 more over the two years.
2006-08-24 18:22:55 · answer #5 · answered by Corbett 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't. For someone else, I guess it would depend on what kind of pc you actually get. You can get a base PC for around $400, and that's probably all you get with that deal.
2006-08-24 18:51:26 · answer #6 · answered by Ken H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends...what are the specs?
2006-08-24 18:28:24 · answer #7 · answered by rsist34 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you're an idiot
2006-08-24 18:19:51 · answer #8 · answered by mrresearchman 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
NO
2006-08-24 18:29:45 · answer #9 · answered by LARCO 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋