eMachines T3958 (827103050974) PC Desktop

Pros: Plenty fast, even before memory upgrade
Cons: Lack of video upgradeability; only one USB in front

I'll try and spare the boring details. This computer was given to me in its original configuration by a friend. Best Buy originally told her that the hard drive was failing and that it's not worth the money to fix. I found that fortunately their ...

Pros: Came with DVD/RW, 512mb ram, 80gbHD, 5 USB ports and 2.93 GHZ Celeron processor.
Cons: The only negative is it didn't come with a floppy drive...really, who cares anymore.

I've purchased a lot of computers in my life and yes, technology has come a long way. You would think that with all the advancements computers would not be as inexpensive as they are. Thats why it is so amazing that I was able to purchase this machine with all of the bells and whistles, including a monitor and printer for just $400 after rebates. It is the best value I have seen.