Is this a good deal on a computer?

I do not know much about computers. Here are the details … IBM Desktop: Intel Pentium 500 MHz Microsoft Windows XP 128 MB 15 "high resolution monitor CD-ROM of 56 Kbps Speakers 6.0 GB 3.5" Disk Drive 1.44 MB-Keyboard & Mouse-Software includes OpenOffice.org, Willmaker Quicken, financial tools, Discover PC, Kool Karaoke, Font Manager, Music Match, Face Factory, Greeting Cards, Smart Home Manager, Cook'n with Betty Crocker Easy Fax, Calendars, Desktop Encyclopedia Britannica, Arcade Pinball Total Price $ 299.95 You all gave great answers! Obviously I'm not going to buy this computer now! LOL Thank you! Put it up to a vote because I want to pick up all of you!

No, too expensive! It would be a total scam off. This type of old equipment are given away for free with friends / family, usually. $ Maybe25 Except for the work to be representable / cleaning of malware. Many companies have ditched the PC bin in the last 15 years. "It's resolution is not high, he says. The software above is not necessary or simply for free that are online. You do not Encyclopedia needed at all, if you have internet (http://en.wikipedia.org is better and there are tons of other good sites).

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