Walmart has an Everex computer complete with monitor for 355.00. Is this a good deal or is it a bad computer?

Question

It's got a lot of nice features for so little money. I was just wondering if anyone has it and if it they are satisfied with it.

Answer 1

First off here are some of the Specs I got off the manufacturers website Everex.com about this PC the Everex Impact GC3500 Desktop PC w/ Via Processor & 17" Monitor listed on WalMart.com for $348.00 which must be what your referring to.

SPECIFICATIONS
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Basic
Display: 17" CRT (1280 x 800)
Processor: 1.5GHz, VIA C7®-D Processor (128KB L2 Cache, 1.5GHz, 400MHz)
Memory: 512MB DDRII 533MHz SDRAM (2 SO-DIMM Slots, 2GB Maximum capacity)
Hard Disk Drive: 80GB SATA (7200rpm)
Optical Drive: DVD-ROM/DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
Graphics: VIA Chrome9™ HC IGP (64MB shared memory, 128MB Maxumum shared memory)
Audio: VIA VT1708A Vinyl High-Definition Audio Codec (Analog: 24-Bits Max Resolution, 192kHz Max Sampling; Digital: 24-BIts Max Resolution, 96kHz Max Sampling)
I/O Ports: (1) DB 15-Pin VGA Port, (6) USB, (2) Microphone Port, (1) Headphone Port, (1) Serial Port, (1) Parallel Port
Modem: (1) 56K data/fax modem
LAN: (1) 10/100 Base-T Fast Ethernet
Card Reader: 8-in-1 Card Reader (CF Type I/II, MicroDrive, SD, MMC, SM, MS, MS-Pro)
Accessories: Keyboard, Mouse and Speakers Included
Power Supply: 300 Watt Total Peak Power (switched, 100-127V~6A, 200-240V~3A, 50-60Hz)
Measurements: 15.6 ” x 6.7” x 14.3” (H x W x D)
Weight: 70.4lbs


FEATURES
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista™ Home Basic
Display: 17" CRT (1280 x 800) provides ample viewing area for your desktop applications.
Processor: 1.5GHz, VIA® C7-D Processor delivers a unique balance of performance and ultra low power consumption, helping users to reduce their overall electricity usage and resulting in a lower total cost of ownership, all without sacrificing performance or reliability.
Memory: 512MB DDRII 533, upgradeable to 2GB. 2 Memory slots onboard (1 open)
Hard Disk Drive: 80GB provides ample storage for add-on programs, applications, data and multimedia files
Optical Drive: DVD-ROM/DVD+/-RW allows creating, viewing and listening to both DVDs and CDs
I/O Ports: (1) DB 15-Pin VGA Port, (6) USB, (2) Microphone Port, (1) Headphone Port, (1) Serial Port, (1) Parallel Port provide numerous options for external device connection
Modem: Built-in 56k Fax/Modem allows for easy dial-up Internet access*
LAN: 10/100 Ethernet port allows connection to an Ethernet network or broadband Internet connection*
Card Reader: 8-in-1 Card Reader (CF Type I/II, MicroDrive, SD, MMC, SM, MS, MS-Pro) allows simple transfer of files from digital cameras and accessories.
Accessories: 104-Key Keyboard, Ball Mouse and Amplified Speakers Included

Additional Software
CyberLink PowerDVD Suite
Norton Internet Security™ 2007 (90-day subscription included)
Warranty: One Year Limited
Technical Support: 24 Hour Toll-Free


I thoroughly researched this one for you looking for reviews on this PC through many internet search engines.
I Could not find one single review for this PC at all on the net.

Therefore I personally recommend going with a more well known brand and researching on a good review site such as reviews.cnet.com before buying.

There you can use different kinds of filters to pick out what type of PC you would like which includes many well known brands under $400.

Here is the link to take a look yourself ........
http://reviews.cnet.com/4566-3118_7-0.html?tag=dffl1_2&filter=1101504_13055298_

I hope this helps you out in the decision process of choosing and buying the best you can get for the money in a new Desktop PC in todays market.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Store bought, pre-built systems usually aren't that great. You'd be better off getting a system from Dell or somewhere else that you can choose the features personally. It might cost you a little more, but its worth it. You get what you want, its way more upgradeable, and you get tech support. I can guarantee that Wal-Mart system isn't going to give you much tech support, if any at all. If you have a problem you can't solve with it, where do you turn?

Answer 4

Walmart doesnt sell used computers....

These days it;s safe to say yes, alot of the features we paid big money for 2 years ago are almost standard these days, id say if you using it for internet email, and simple games go for it...

Answer 5

It's probably not used. What sort of warranty does it come with? What are you going to be doing with it. It's not going to be able to do high-end stuff, but I'm sure it will access Yahoo! Answers and other Yahoo! services.

Answer 6

Well, you get what you pay for in the long run. It will probably run great for a little while, but then (like eMachines) it will get bogged down and hardware will start failing.

Answer 7

list the system specs.... how are we suppose to know if it's good or not if you don't list them. i doubt it's any good because Everex makes crap computers

Answer 8

how can I tell you if you don't post info about it.