My buddy is selling his computer that I've worked on a few times ... Dell Dimension 2400 with 512 MB Ram (I put in an extra 256 since it was originally 256). The URL is available at: http://newjersey.craigslist.org/sys... or you can read the description below... Is $800 too much you think for this packaged deal? Dell Dimension 2400 + Flat-Panel Monitor, Speakers and Epson Printer - $800 ---------------------- Reply to: sale-311432811@craigslist.org Date: 2007-04-13, 6:41PM EDT Dell Dimension 2400 Computer with 17" flat-panel monitor, Altec Lansing speakers, and Epson Stylus Photo 825 all for sale for $800. Below is the specs for the computer which was recently upgraded to 512MB of RAM (memory). Processor manufacturer Intel Processor type Pentium 4 Clock speed 2.66 GHz Installed processor qty 1 Max supported processor qty 1 RAM installed 512 MB Memory specification compliance PC2700 Memory speed 333 MHz RAM form factor DIMM 184-pin RAM technology DDR SDRAM SystemSystem type Personal computer Video OutputVideo Output / Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel 845GV Video output form factor Integrated Video output type Graphics adapter Display (Projector)Display type Flat panel display Display (projector) diagonal size 15 in Display (projector) image contrast ratio 350:1 Display (projector) technology TFT active matrix Dot pitch 0.297 mm Image brightness 250 Max resolution 1024 x 768 Response time 25 ms Viewable screen size 15 in Service & SupportService & Support type 1 year warranty Optical Storage CD / DVD type CD-RW CD / DVD read speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD) Optical storage interface type IDE Storage Hard DriveHard drive interface ATA-100 Hard drive installed qty 1 Hard drive size 40 GB Hard drive type Standard Spindle speed 7200 rpm Audio InputAudio input type None Interface ProvidedInterface 6 Hi-Speed USB, 1 Headphones Output, 1 Microphone Input, 1 Audio Line-in, 1 Audio Line-out, 1 Serial RS-232C, 1 Parallel IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP), 1 Keyboard Generic, 1 Mouse Generic, 1 Display / video VGA, 1 Network Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX Connector Type 4 pin USB Type A, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), RJ-45 Storage Hard Drive (2nd)2nd hard drive type None Optical Storage (2nd)2nd optical storage type CD-RW Read speed 48x Rewrite speed 24x Write speed 48x Storage Controller (2nd)2nd storage controller type None Modem None Audio OutputAudio output form factor Integrated Audio output type Sound card Speaker (s) Type Right / left channel Speakers qty 2 Cabinet (Chassis)Cabinet form factor Micro tower Cache MemoryCache 512 KB L2 cache Cache per processor size 512 KB MainboardChipset type Intel 845GV Data bus speed 533 MHz MiscellaneousColor Midnight gray Compliant standards APM NetworkingData link protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet Networking Network adapter PCI Integrated Networking features Wake on LAN (WoL) Dimensions & WeightDepth 16.8 in Height 14.5 in Weight 22.9 lbs Width 7.2 in Video InputVideo input type None Bay ProvidedExpansion bays 2 (0 free) Front accessible 5.25" x 1/2H, 1 (1 free) Front accessible 3.5" x 1/3H, 1 (0 free) Internal 3.5" x 1/3H Storage Floppy DriveFloppy drive type None Service & Support DetailsFull contract period 1 year Service & Support details Limited warranty Input DeviceInput device Keyboard Power DeviceNominal voltage AC 120/230 V Power device type Power supply Power provided 250 Watt Requency required 50/60 Hz PrinterPrinter type None Video MemoryVideo memory technology Shared video memory (UMA) OS ProvidedOS provided Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Storage RemovableRemovable storage type None Slot ProvidedSlot provided 2 (1 free) Memory DIMM 184-pin, 1 (0 free) Processor Socket 478, 3 (3 free) PCI Storage ControllerStorage controller channel qty 2 Storage controller form factor Integrated Storage controller installed qty 1 Storage controller interface type ATA-100 Storage controller type IDE Software type Paint Shop Pro 8, Drivers & Utilities, Dell Media Experience, Microsoft Works Suite, MusicMatch Jukebox Plus, Sonic RecordNow! Deluxe, Paint Shop Photo Album 4

IMO that is way too much. Look on Ebay for similar computers to establish a fair market value. Or go to the Dell site and try configuring a new computer.

I think it's worth about $600-$700. here's my reasoning: http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?in... Similar computer, goes for $450 + shipping. Monitor if in very good condition is worth $75-100 For the printer, there's a used one on Amazon and the asking price is $60. I honestly don't know if that's a fair price or not but we'll go with it for my example. You know how the computer has been treated (mostly) and you know where it's been and you know it's in good working order, that's worth something. All things considered you could call $800 "fair"

http://www.dell.com/content/product... New Dell with better specs and a warranty for $359. Can get a new monitor for $200 or less and a new printer for $100 or less. I don't think $800 is a such a good deal.

And remember if you bought from Dell you get VISTA, a years warranty and NEW hardware.