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Computers

 Computers

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Better Business Bureau: Buying Computers By Mail
Clearance
Computers: Best 5 Desktops
Computers: Best 5 Laptops
Federal Consumer Information Center: Buying a Computer
Product Guides

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Partner Computer Retailers

Better Business Bureau: Buying Computers by Mail

An article on buying computers by mail is available courtesy of the Better Business Bureau. These basic guidelines can be followed when buying through the  Partner Computer Retailers on this page or when buying from any other mail order source.

        Buying Computers By Mail

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Clearance

A location is available at the CompUSA website specifically to find computer clearance items.

     Overstock clearance at CompUSA  

A location is available at the J&R website specifically to find computer clearance items.

    Computer clearance at J&R  

location is available at the J&R website specifically to find software clearance items.

    Software clearance at J&R

location is available at the Mac/PC Connection website specifically to find computer clearance items.

    Computer clearance at Mac/PC Connection  

location is available at the J&R website specifically to find computer clearance items.

    Computer clearance at Overstock

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Computers: Best 5 Desktops

The editors at C/Net review electronic products and periodically compile "Best Of" lists. Some items from the lists can be quickly found below. 

Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.4GHz, 1GB RAM)
     J & R     Mac Connection    

Dell XPS 630
    Dell    

HP Blackbird 002
    HP    

eMachines T3642
    Best Buy        

Gateway FX7020
     J & R    

Computers: Best 5 Laptops

The editors at C/Net review electronic products and periodically compile "Best Of" lists. Some items from the lists can be quickly found below. 

Lenovo ThinkPad X300
     CompUSA     J & R   PC Connection    

Gateway P-6831FX
    Best Buy    

Toshiba Portege R500
     PC Connection    

Apple MacBook
     J & R     Mac Connection    

Dell XPS M1530
    Dell    

Federal Consumer Information Center: Buying a Computer

A pamphlet offering advice on buying a computer is available online through the Federal Consumer Information Center.

Among the topics covered are Deciding on an Operating System, How Much Should You Spend, Computer Terminology, Learning to Use What You Purchased and more.

        Life Advice About Buying a Computer

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Product Guides

J & R has used its experience and resources to compile a series of guides to simplify the sometimes complex world of computer equipment and accessories for the casual user. Net Shop Assistant provides direct links to many of those guides.

Accessories  
Blank Disks
Components
CD - CDR - CDRW
Game Controllers
Hard Drives
Keyboards
Mouse and Trackball
Modems
Monitors
Multimedia Projectors
Networking
Palmtop Handheld and PDA
PC Desktops
PC Notebooks
PC Tablets
Printers
Scanners
Smart Displays
Sound Adapters and Sound Cards
Speakers - Microphones - Headsets
Webcams
Wireless Networking
802.11 Wireless

iMac
iBook
Macintosh and iMac Desktops
Power Macintosh
PowerBooks
iPods

Partner Computer Retailers

Below is a list of sites we have partnered with which offer internet shopping for computers. Click on the name of the retailer to browse online.

CompUSA is, according to its own website, the number one online destination for computers, high-def TVs and  electronics. They attempt to offer the highest quality products at the lowest possible prices.

Browse categories for the Computer section include:

    Desktop PCs
    Monitors / LCDs
    Notebooks
    Printers
    Projectors
    Scanners
    Servers
 
     All Accessories
    Cables
    Communications
    Flash Memory Cards
    Furniture
    Ink & Toner
    Keyboard / Mice Input
    Media
    Power Protection
    Security & Surveillance
    Software
    Speakers
    USB Flash Drives


    Hot Clearance Deals
    Open Box Items
    Recertified Deals
    Deals Under $100
    Deals Under $50
    Deals Under $25

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J&R is a well know New York based megastore for high tech products. They are known for their strong customer loyalty. Their products are broken down into sections on their main page.

Browse categories for the Computer section include:

    Accessories and Supplies
    Blank Discs
    Books and Guides
    Components
    Desktop Computers
    Drawing and Graphic Pads
    Drives
    Furniture
    Handheld and PDA
    Keyboards and Mice
    Memory
    Modems
    Monitors and Projectors
    Networking
    Notebooks and Tablets
    Printers
    Scanners
    Speakers and Sound
    Video and Graphics
    Warranty Extensions
    WebCams

    Belkin
    Brother
    Canon
    Epson
    HP
    Memorex
    Netgear
    QVS
    Sony
    Wiley
    Show All Brands

    Rebate Available
    Clearance
    Free Shipping
    Price Drops
    Open Box

    Under $20
    $20-$50
    $50-$100
    $100-$200
    $200-$500
    $500-$1000
    $1000-1500
    $1500-2000
    $2000 and up

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Mac Connection is the Macintosh division of PC Connection. Ever since the Macintosh was first released in 1984 they have been one of its primary retailers and they pride themselves on being among the most knowledgeable on the subject.

Browse categories include:  

    MacBook Pros
    MacBooks
    Mac Pros
    iMacs
    iPods
    Cameras
    Desktops
    Notebooks
    Apple Hardware
    Servers
    Monitors & Displays
    Printers
    Software
    Networking
    Storage & Backup
    Consumer Electronics
    Video Gaming
    Televisions
    Computer Components
    Media & Supplies
    Accessories
    Services

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Overstock is a major online outlet for overstock products. Through partnerships they are able to offer new products which may be overproduced, liquidations or available for other reasons. These items can frequently be bargains for consumers.

Browse categories include:  

    Laptops
    Desktops
    Servers
    Media Centers
    
    Under $500
    $500 - $800
    $800 - $1000
    $1000 - $1500
    $1500+

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PC Connection has one of the longest histories of selling computers online. They have a strong focus on technical advice and customer support.

Browse categories include:

    Desktops
    Notebooks
    iPods
    Cameras
    Apple Hardware
    Servers
    Monitors & Displays
    Printers
    Software
    Networking
    Storage & Backup
    Consumer Electronics
    Video Gaming
    Televisions
    Computer Components
    Media & Supplies
    Accessories
    Services

  

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