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Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :

So, events have landed me a $200 gift card to Best Buy.

As it just so happens, I can use the gift card toward the purchase of a desktop-- here's what I'm looking at:

Compaq, refurbished

It's a refurbished desktop, and would end up costing me $175-180 after I use the gift card.

But it's a Compaq, and I've not often heard good things about Compaq. That said, this computer appears far and away better than the HP that sporadically works for us now.

I checked out the 'build your own computer' section at BB, and I am not impressed with the pricing. Not when there's www.newegg.com to give me deliciousness in the form of actual, good discounts.

So. . . other than this computer, what else should I get @ Best buy?

Xbox + Fable. . . oooh. . .

Posted by Psycho Triad (Member # 3331) on :

Digital camera?

Music/movies?

Stereo equipment?

Computers/computer accessories?

Quesedia maker?

Seriously, I could burn so much money in that store. Good thing I have some self restraint, and haven't put myself in debt.
It would be so easy, and wonderful, to have a shopping spree at Best Buy. Too bad my bank account would implode.

Crazy as always,
Psycho Triad

Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :

Digital Camera-- Got one already

Music/movies-- Got what I want at this present time. And I'd use Christmas for this item, anyway.

Stereo Equipment-- Ditto

Computers/Computer Accessories-- see the first post.

Quesadilla maker-- We have the family sized George Foreman grill. It's genius, pure genius.

My problem is this-- I don't know that I'm "allowed" to spend the $175 on a computer. We keep a pretty tight rein on spending for items that we don't need. I KNOW I don't need the X-box/Fable combo. Although I'd get it practically for free, it would cost me writing time (since playing Xbox != writing stories). But that can be handled with a shot of Discipline.

Posted by the master (Member # 6788) on :

[Smile]

I was going to say Xbox + Fable.

Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :

I knew you would.

Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :

how does the phrse, "Lord of the Rings, Special Edition, Boxed Set" sound?

Posted by Strider (Member # 1807) on :

Sounds great. Thanks for offering.

Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :

Stargate SG-1 on DVD boxed sets

or, I would have a list of computer programs that I can't afford right now - but I still couldn't get The Sims 2 because my computer can't handle it. [Frown]

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

The thing I love about Fable is that you can marry a dude!!! That is so cool!

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

But...I would recomend you buy "Homeworld" for the PC. That is an awesome game. Or Starcraft. Or Dark City the movie. Or Neo Genesis Evangelion the anime mini-series. Or Wolf's Rain the anime mini-series.

Posted by saxon75 (Member # 4589) on :

quote:
Although I'd get it practically for free, it would cost me writing time (since playing Xbox != writing stories).

The clear solution to this problem is for you to buy the Xbox and Fable and then give them to me.

Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :

Telp-- I've played both Homeworld and Starcraft demos. I hated Starcraft, but I hate all RTS games.

Homeworld I really liked, until I realized that it was just RTS in space with really cool music. Then I decided that it wasn't worth my time.

[Smile]

[ September 21, 2004, 07:27 AM: Message edited by: Scott R ]