Having been into computers for decades the one thing I’ve noticed is the normal price brake for a USEABLE base model computer. \u00a0Since my Atari and \u00a0Apple II days, the high end, or best computer models always ran about $1200.00. To this day, this price point has continued to hold true.<\/p>\n
If you want a computer that will be functional and not go obsolete in a couple of years, expect to pay around $1200. This does not include printers and other peripherals and add ons..<\/p>\n
Cheaper options include upgrading an older computer. \u00a0You can upgrade RAM and Hard drives that’ll help but most of the time only a stop gap solution. \u00a0Giving you a year or so of usability.<\/p>\n
This price does not include extended warranties. Plus just because you spend $1200 doesn’t mean you will get a good computer. If I recall IBM and Coleco produced computers that were just junk at any price. Again, just my thoughts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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