Choosing A Laptop: Windows Laptop Or Macintosh Powerbook
by admin on August 30th, 2010
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At present the Windows Laptop and the MacIntosh Powerbook are the most preferred plaptops for people around the world. A Windows laptop has the Windows operating system installed on it while the MacIntosh Powerbook manufactured by Apple Inc. uses its own operating system. The Windows operating system is the most widely used operating system in the world. The Linux operating system, which is a open source operating system, is widely gaining popularity as it can be freely distributed. In addition, the Linux operating system is not the hackers paradise Windows is.
Let us compare the Windows Laptop and the MacIntosh Powerbook so that you can decide which one you would prefer.
The Windows Laptop comes in a variety of choices ranging from high-end, mid-range and ultralight laptops. A high-end laptop is preferred by those people who would like to replace their desktop machines. These machines usually have a large screen, fast processor and the maximum storage capacity. However laptops in this category weigh about 7 to 8 pounds and also include internal media devices such as CD-ROM and diskette drives. There may be a few USB ports so that you can attach external devices such as printers and digital cameras as well. A mid-range model is suitable for those consumers who would not like to shell out a fortune for their laptop. A mid-range model weighs a few pounds less than a high-range model and has a smaller screen. A mid-range model may be a little slower than a high-range model in terms of processor speeds and the options of internal media are more limited than in the high-range model. Ultralight models have the smallest display of all three and also the processor speeds are the slowest. The expansion capabilities and internal media are limited and the media devices are usually on the external side. The main advantages of ultralight models is they are easier to carry around because of their light weight and battery life is longer.
The MacIntosh or Mac are a line of laptops manufactured by Apple Inc. MacIntosh systems are usually targeted towards the home, education and the highly professional services market. The MacIntosh Powerbook is the first MacIntosh laptop powered by the Intel Core Duo processor. It has a 17 inch wide screen, but also is available in a 15 inch wide screen. The MacIntosh Powerbook is available in three configurations, the 15.4-inch model at 2.0 GHz (US1999) and 2.16 GHz (2499) and a 17-inch model at 2.16 GHz 2799). All three models come with the Intel Core Duo Processor and an 80GB or a 100GB or a 120 GB hard drive. USB ports a FireWire 400 port, a ExpressCard34 expansion slot, DVI and VGA connectivity (VGA via included adaptor), optical S-PDIF and analog sound output and inputs, gigabit Ethernet are also added in all the three configurations.
The machines run on the Mac OS 10.4 operating system which is the system developed by Apple Inc. The Powerbook also has a magnetic power connector known as Magsafe and it can detach easily when yanked to prevent the laptop from being pulled off the surface. The keyboard is backlit so that the keys are easily visible and there is also a scrolling trackpad that comes standard across the line. Extra accessories include an external USB modem as there is no internal modem available now and a TV output adaptor.
We have mentioned the basic features of the Windows Laptop and MacIntosh Powerbook. Both types of laptops are good in their own way. Weigh your needs and choose wisely.
Cheap web hosting with good uptime and support
by admin on August 23rd, 2010
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I having not one, but two web hosting plan that is priced below 50 pounds per year. Ya, that is 3-4 pounds per month hosting plan. With php, mysql, host multiple websites, emails, ftp, crons job and many other features that makes these the complete hosting package. And with good customer support, and live chat support as well. Couldnt belief they are selling it at this incredible low price.
I am talking about hostnine shared hosting and hostican shared hosting. Hostnine shared hosting start with 3.95 and the basic plan will allow multiple domain hosting. Get hostnine coupon from http:www.hostninereview.orghostninehostnine-coupons and will get your 50% saving from your first bill. I paid around 40 pounds for the one year plan. For this august, its giving me 100% uptime and no downtime. I tracked using serviceuptime.com monitoring services.
For the hostican hosting base-host and tera-host, you can get the coupon from http:www.hosticanreview.orghosticanhostican-coupons and apply it to get 50 pounds discount from your bill. I paid only 45 pounds for the hosting. This hosting is giving me very good uptime as well.
Next time you look for cheap web hosting with quality in it, you will know where to start looking. And I glad I found them as well.
Cheap web hosting plans not enough for customers
by admin on August 16th, 2010
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Web Hosting service providers are constantly virally marketing their company name throughout the net, building up their status in hope to increase their reputation. Having said that, customers look to find a web hosting plan to fit their budget and not only cheap domain names.
Furthermore, in order to satisfy customer’s needs web hosting companies compete in full confidence to provide as much benefits as they can in their hosting plans. Faraz Dayvandi, President of CRM www.cashrichmoney.com stated that in order to give the web hosting world what they want, you have to load as many benefits as you can within hosting plans.
Simply having a cheap domain name registration is not enough anymore. Benefits that come in normal web hosting plans are: 100MB Banner-Free Hosting 1GB Monthly Traffic, 10 Email Accounts, WebPOP Email Access, FTP Access, Website Creator and many more. Is this really enough to satisfy customer’s wants?
It certainly takes many more benefits than the ones mentioned above; however in order to decide on a web hosting plan, you need more than benefits. Trust and hacker safe programs are a crucial factor to look in too. Web Hosting companies want their customers to fully trust them and understand that the web hosting corporation their customers choose is reliable. Having said that, www.cashrichmoney.com (CRM) has provided such a site where consumers can compare the top 10 rated web hosting companies with high quality plans and not have to struggle searching for a fitting hosting company on the net.
CRM CEO of www.cashrichmoney.com Tal Lifschitz was quoted saying “We believe consumers should have the option to check every web hosting plan on one single web page then decide to make a purchase. This eliminates the stress factor of endlessly looking for it on the internet.” Using CRM’s website as a guide to find the top hosting companies, hosting customers realize the potential of conveniently finding all options on one successful hosting review website.
Cheap Web Hosting – Wide Selection
by admin on August 9th, 2010
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In addition to the many conveniences and headaches brought on by our increasing reliance on the world wide web, this new form of communication, advertising and commerce has brought with it an altered mindset for the new consumer; we want it fast, we want it now, we want it perfect. From small ecommerce web sites to large organizations, reliable hosting is the key to ensure that customers and viewers see the same site at the same speed every time they visit their favorites. Reliable web hosting services provide the space, along with support (often 247) and the all important bandwidth. Reliable hosting is key to success in that it gives the consumer a consistent experience while preventing down time, that could cost the company in question hundreds, and maybe thousands in revenue.
There is a fine selection of reliable web-hosting services online. Often these services host in a specific region. There is a multitude of web sites on the internet advertising the services of one or another reliable hosting company. Luckily, there are also a couple out there to help you choose what is right for your company. Netcraft and Web hosting Inspector are two examples of such sites.
Web hosting Inspector provides a comprehensive spreadsheet listing independent test results, awards, rankings services and prices for various reliable web hosters. Though helpful, Web hosting Inspector feels a lot like paid advertising. A better choice is Netcraft. Netcraft supplies a lot of the same info as Web hosting Inspector, but also gives in depth analysis regarding down time, a fate worse than death to any e-commerce entrepreneur. Very often, these companies are run from private homes, a low cost, high return way for the internet savvy to make an income. However, the very under the radar nature of some of these businesses makes it all the more crucial that sites such as Netcraft exist, providing checks and balances to an otherwise turbulent industry.
You cannot have a company on the internet without a reliable hosting provider, with a team of dependable customer service. Their services are important to keep your e-commerce site consistent; visually consistent, service oriented and most importantly, consistently lucrative.
As the use of the Internet increases every day, with more people than ever before utilizing the World Wide Web to find products and services they need, reliable web site hosting becomes a bigger issue. Consumers will not continue using companies who have web sites that are slow loading or are constantly having technical difficulties and down time. It could be the death of a growing online company to have a site thats unavailable for any legthy time frame because of a server problem. The choice of a reliable web site hosting company is then imperative.
Online companies along with individuals will want to select a reliable web hosting company that also offers great customer service, fair and competitive pricing plus first class management. There are some suggestions you will want to remember when looking for a reliable web hosting company. If you are seeking quality and reliability you will want to do a some research before you make your final decision.
When you are ready to start a web site either for business or personal needs, you need to find a reliable hosting service. The reason for this is because that will be the place you keep the web pages for viewing by consumers and possible business clients. If you are just starting with an online presence either as an e-commerce venture or even as an individual you want to first understand the basics of web hosting. A server is a computer that gets the requests for pages or files from the Internet. When someone types in a domain name a server somewhere is accessed. It then shows the requested pages or files to the computer requesting the information. Another way to look at a reliable web host is, they are a landlord renting you space on their computer to others. You then have a choice between shared hosting or dedicated hosting. The difference is evident in the name. A shared host shares its server with more than one client and a dedicated host has one client on its server. Dedicated servers normally are used by e-commerce sites that require a large amount of space disk space and more personal management plus cost a little more.
As the Internet is growing so is the number of companies offering hosting services and the more competitive the market is becoming. Some offer inexpensive monthly prices, some even offer free hosting. As a business free web hosting may sound like a great solution however; having a website that is also shows advertising that may or may not compete with your online business is not a very good idea. In general a free web host does not have the quality of customer service a paid reliable web hosting company would have. These servers are also normally crowded with personal web pages and have limited options. Many have technical issues that may include down times which could have a negative effect on your new business. These are all factors you need to consider.
Paying more for a reliable web hosting company is a better option. You want to make a good entrance into the web and if you are already established you want to keep your appearance and your clients experiences positive. Another issue to think about is future expansion. A reliable web hosting company can offer a multitude of services and packages to grow as you do. When choosing a reliable web hosting company think of it as a long term business arrangement.
Before looking into reliable hosting options make a list of what is going to be important to you. This not only in regards to the web site, but to other aspects such as budgets, what you want to accomplish, short and long term goals. All these factors need to be considered. Sit down with other companies about their relationships involving several different reliable web hosting companies. This may give you a great place to start your search.
We mentioned budgets which most start up businesses need to deal with. A word of caution here, a reliable web host may not necessarily be the cheapest but you will get what you pay for. Reliable web hosting can be found at a price to fit just about every imaginable budget.
Cheap New Laptops: Three Of The Best
by admin on August 2nd, 2010
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I realize that “cheap” is in the eye of the beholder. Not only that — the laptops in this article might not even be as cheap as something you could get off eBay or even as inexpensive as a refurbished laptop.
But, face it: new laptops are almost always going to be more expensive than the equivalently configured desktop PC because of the need for miniaturization of the components. And laptops have to use different (more expensive) technologies to maximize battery life.
Bottom line: you’re going to pay more for a laptop; or you’re going to get less laptop for your pound compared to a desktop PC.
That said, these three laptops — Sony VAIO, HP Pavilion, and Dell Latitude — are all solid buys in a range of prices that is very competitive for brand new equipment. And they come from decent companies and offer you a range of features as well.
Let’s get started…
Sony VAIO N170GT
This Sony model is that it doesn’t have a lot of junky frills on it. It is a clean looking design. It is stylish, too. The screen is very bright. It doesn’t get a lot of glare. The speed and performance is okay. In fact, for the price, it’s not bad. The battery is good for probably around four hours. Not super, but enough to watch a movie on a plane flight.
On the downside, this laptop uses an older Intel Core Duo processor. It comes with integrated graphics, which means that the performance is not that great. But you’re not paying a lot of money for this laptop either. If you’re going to install Windows Vista on this machine you’re going to want to upgrade the memory.
Overall, this model of Sony’s VAIO gives you a good price, but not a really powerful processor. But the laptop looks great. It’s very stylish and attractive.
If looks count and you want to save some bucks, this is a great machine. Brand-new, this model costs about 1100 plus tax and shipping.
HP Pavilion DV6205US
This laptop is part of the HP Pavilion DV6000 series. It is designed to appeal to the mass market. It is a very stylish laptop with a shiny finish — designed to appeal to the same customers who might consider a Sony or an Apple laptop. It’s got a series of high-end components and multimedia features at a price that’s lower than the comparable Dell laptop.
This laptop has some pretty nice stereo speakers from Altec Lansing. They’re located above the controls. But be aware that if you close the top the sound gets can get muffled.
This laptop also has a 1.3 Megapixel WebCam built right in, as well as two microphones.
There is a row of buttons above the keyboard that launches different features like the media player, volume-control and playback. The keys look nice, but they make a really annoying beeping sound when you press them (and you can’t really turn that off either).
This laptop weighs a little over 6 pounds — lighter than the comparable Dell laptop. When you add the AC adapter, it brings the whole thing up to a little over 7 pounds.
The screen is 15.4 inches wide. It has a shiny finish that makes colors very bright and vibrant. It does give it a bit of glare in bright sunlight or next to a window.
The keyboard is very comfortable. The touchpad has an on-off button. This is very cool because it keeps your cursor from flying off in the wrong direction if your hand passes over the touchpad while using an external mouse.
It has a decent number of ports including a FireWire port, a VGA port, S-video and 3 USB 2.0 ports. You also get a microphone jack and two headphone jacks.
As far as processors go, you have a couple of choices. You can do a 1.86 GHz Celeron or a 2.0 GHz Core Duo. This laptop can be configured for up to 2 GB of RAM, and it’ll work with hard drives of up to 200 GB in capacity.
Bottom line: it’s got lots of entertainment features, you can configure it lots of different ways and it is very affordable. Brand-new out-of-the-box, you can get one for as little as 600-800 plus tax and shipping.
Dell Latitude D600
The D series laptops from Dell use the Pentium M which comes in 1.3GHz, 1.4GHz, and 1.6GHz speeds–all paired with Intel’s new 855PM chipset. You can this laptop with between 128MB – 2GB of fast 266MHz DDR SDRAM. It also comes with a faster 40GB hard drive, or a choice of 20GB, 30GB, and 60GB drives running at slower speed.
It’s got a 32MB ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 graphics chip. There are a number of swappable modules for the single internal bay, including CD, DVD, CD-RW, DVDCD-RW, floppy, a second hard drive, or a second battery.
The average-sized, 14.1-inch screen isn’t super. But it comes with a pretty good 1,400×1,050 native resolution. (You can also save a few bucks by opting for the 1,024×768 display instead.)
It’s very fast, and it includes an integrated wireless antenna that is of the dual-band type. This means that if you are within range of a Wi-Fi hotspot that runs either “b” or “g” wireless protocols, this laptop will be compatible with either protocol. It also has built-in Bluetooth.
On the downside, this laptop is part of the D-series notebooks for Dell which means it will not be compatible with C-series Dell laptops. This means that if you have a C-series docking station, you’re out of luck. And if you have media modules that are for another C-series notebook you’ll have the same limitation.
Overall, this is a very thin and light notebook computer at a fantastic price — 400, plus tax and shipping.
Conclusion
No matter how you define “cheap,” these three laptops give you a great value.
Cheap Laptops Great Offers
by admin on July 26th, 2010
filed under Cheap Computers
As fall sets in, the markets get ready to meet the flurry of gifting that will soon begin. As the world is becoming much more technological with every passing day, people are looking for different types of gifts. One of the most popular requests for both young and old people today is the laptop computer. There are a number of different laptops that are going to be in high demand. Each one presents a different set of features that could fit your needs or the requirements of your family members. Though there is no such thing as a truly cheap laptop, there will certainly be some supersavers for consumers this year.
Sony VAIO VGN-FZ140EB Notebook PC
The Sony VAIO VGN-FZ140EB notebook PC is pegged as being the top seller for 2007. As a top product, you might think that you would have to pay an arm and a leg to get a great deal. That is not completely true, as there are some deals to be had if you are ready to do an extensive search. As a true value pick in the laptop computer industry, this high quality notebook can be easily purchased online for the low price of 1,099.
There are many reasons why one may have one’s heart set on this one. For one, it brings a high powered process with 1.8 GHz worth of power. That Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 processor is one of the frontrunners in the processor markets, meaning that you would be purchasing a state of the art machine. In addition to that, the Sony VAIO VGN-FZ140EB notebook PC comes with 2 GB of RAM, though an upgrade to 4 GB can be managed for a little extra.
This machine features a brilliant, beautiful, and highly functional display. This indicates that it not only works well, but also has a great appearance. The internal features, coupled with the fact that it comes standard with the new Windows Vista Home operating system, make this computer a must have product for those who are shopping for these babies.
HP Pavilion DV6426US 15.4″ Notebook PC
The HP Pavilion DV6426US Notebook PC is one of the hottest new laptops that are going to hit the markets this year. It is a computer that is designed to function at a very high level for any person who tends to use entertainment applications extensively. In addition to that capability, this laptop features a great looking 15.4 inch BrightView display. This is one of the reasons why people will be choosing this laptop if they are going to be watching movies or working with music applications. If you are a person who takes photos for a living, then you will be happy to work with this computer’s highly functional digital photo library. You will experience all of this for a considerable discount, as the asked retail price for this product is just under 850.
When it comes to power the HP Pavilion DV6426US Notebook PC has a lot to offer. Inside, you will find an Intel 2.0 GHz Core Duo T2450. This is one of the most powerful and newest processors on the market, so you will be sure to get a computer that works fast. In addition to that, you can make use of the 1 GB of RAM that is included in standard installation. This laptop also has a number of other conveniences that one might want, including Wi-Fi capability and VoIP service.
This laptop is equipped with Windows Vista Home Premium edition, so you should have all of the features that are essential features of this system. Windows will help take the entertainment capacity of your machine and make it a more enjoyable experience. You will be able to play DVD movies, compact disks, and access music files through Windows Media Player. If you choose, you can even decide to get ready to watch the best television shows through your computer, as well.
Apple MacBook
The Apple MacBook is becoming very popular among young people in today’s highly technical, Internet based world. If you are looking to make someone happy with a gift during this holiday season, then the Apple MacBook would be a good choice. More people are adopting Mac laptop computers in recent months and they are realizing that the company has some terrific laptops on offer.
MacBook is certainly the best looking laptop computer that you will find. Apple has made sure that their products are the most chic computers on the market and that has been taken to heart by the young customers who are keen to purchase their first laptop computers. With 2 GB of RAM installed, the computer will also have room to keep just about everything that you could want to store.
The Apple MacBook packs a huge punch in providing something a little bit different from the standard laptop computer. You will be able to provide a great gift idea for your loved ones for around 1,200. It is certainly a good deal for a good computer.
Cheap Ink Alternatives Will They Work In Your Printer?
by admin on July 19th, 2010
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Cheap Ink Alternatives Will They Work In Your Printer?
When looking to replace your ink cartridge, you no longer need to immediately reach for the “genuine” brand. There are a few options available to consumers now days and they are much less expensive. You can buy a compatible OEM cartridge, a remanufactured cartridge or refill your existing cartridge. It is completely safe to use these cheap ink options, as well as a lot easier on your wallet.
A company other than the one that produced your printer manufactures OEM compatible cartridges. They are made new and to “original manufacturer standards” or “OEM standards”, which means they have to meet the same requirements as the innovator brand. They need to have at least the same amount of ink and work the same way in the printer to pass as an OEM cartridge. This type of ink replacement is much cheaper than the genuine original product.
A remanufactured cartridge is one that has been re-filled and checked for re-use. These cartridges are used then sent back to specific companies who prepare them according OEM standards for re-sale. They are sold at a cheaper price than the originals and often have even more ink in them.
You can also purchase ink to refill your cartridge. This is probably the most inexpensive option available to you and it isn’t difficult to do. Many people swear by refilling their own ink, claiming the quality and performance of the printer is the same. You can buy ink to refill your own color and black cartridges for very low prices.
All the above three mentioned options are safe to use in your printer and will not void your warranty, no matter what brand your printer is. It used to be that printer manufacturers could cancel warranties if genuine cartridge replacements were not always used, but that has changed now. A law was passed called the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Improvement Act, which prohibits any manufacturer trying to force their customers into having to use their parts exclusively. This includes cartridge replacements, so you can safely choose whichever option you prefer.
Whether you buy an OEM compatible cartridge, a remanufactured cartridge or choose to refill your existing one, you will save money. Buying the genuine cartridge is spending extra mone unnecessarily, when any of the alternatives will work just as well. Your printer will still be covered by warranty and work as efficiently if you choose to use one of these cheaper options.
Cheap Domain Transfers
by admin on July 12th, 2010
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You may decide to transfer your domain for not getting adequate services for the money you are spending. A domain transfer is in effect a domain registrar transfer as it means the transfer of the name from one registrar to another. Nowadays you have got more than a hundred registrars to choose from.
For transfer of domain, you should apply to the gaining registrar, as it is responsible for the operation. It is the duty of the gaining registrar to ensure that the application for transfer by the domain owner is a valid one. The validation usually is in the form of an email sent to the admin contact that requires a reply. In some cases, however, signed faxes are used. Losing registrars these days may resort to ‘double-checking.’ In this case, they will perform additional security checks if you seek transfer from them. The losing registrars may ask you to reply to an email, or dispatch a notarized letter.
There are a large number of registrars that provide cheap rates for transfer of domain names. Most of them charge less than 10 for the first year and adds another additional year to your present registration term. Moreover, many of them have special prices for bulk domain transfers if you have more than one name to transfer.
Some of the registrars offer complete email for all new domain registrations, transfers and renewals. Get your own personalized email address and 25MB total storage. They are absolutely free. If the transfer fails for one reason or the other, they will refund your fee. The rate of discount sometimes depends on the domain you want to register because some domain extensions are costlier than others.
GoDaddy, TopBusinessDomains, LuckyRegister, IndiaInternets, Domain Names help4u, 2CreateAWebsite, Namecheap, and RegisterFly are some of the places where you can look for cheap domain transfer.
Cheap Digital Cameras
by admin on July 5th, 2010
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Many of us look for digital cameras that can perform the tasks that we need while being priced at reasonable rates. The various digital cameras can be found in the high end market to the mid range and also cheap digital cameras. When you are looking for the digital camera that you need for your photographs you will find many different types of cheap digital cameras that you can buy.
These different cheap cameras can be bought from a variety of camera stores. The price range from some of these cameras can start at about 30 and go as high as 500. The various cameras that can you find in this cheap digital camera market also have well known brands like Nikon, Minolta, JVC, Kodak and Fuji.
While these cheap digital cameras will lack some of the features that can be found in the high end digital cameras they can deliver good photographs. You will need to look at these cheap digital cameras to see if they have the various items that you require.
These features can be the various shooting modes that you will get from your digital camera. Underwater, foliage, indoor, portrait, automatic are just a few of the shooting modes that you can look for when you are selecting your cheap digital camera. Some cheap digital cameras will feature interesting effects like that of panorama stitching.
This facility allows you to take three different photographs. You can them merge these distinct photographs together to create a fantastic picture. The amount of megapixels may not be that important for everyone but they do allow you to receive sharp and well defined pictures.
Since this is important for accurate and detailed photographs you should look for this information as you are gong through the various types of cheap digital cameras that are available. You can use various photography magazines and digital camera buyers guides to help you select the type of digital camera that is within your budget.
You should have a clear idea of the various requirements that you need from your digital camera. This way you can choose the digital camera that has many types of shooting modes, evaluative metering and how well the optical lens will work.
Since there are many different models of digital cameras you will need to know the various features and requirements that you need for taking a picture. Once you know these parameters you can start your hunt for the right type of cheap digital camera. With so many different brands and models of cheap digital cameras in the market you are sure to find your ideal digital camera.
Cheap Computer Parts
by admin on June 28th, 2010
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Making your own computer from cheap computer parts will not only cut your expenditure but also will be an experience you will like to cherish. The advantage here is that you get all the features you need and discard everything you consider unnecessary. If all you need to do is basic word processing, email or some Net surfing, the cheap computer parts you will require are:
1) CPU: A socket 478 motherboard and CPU will come in handy. Considering everything, this seems the best buy. As socket 478 motherboards mostly have Intel components they are very stable. 2) RAM: Although 256 megs of DDR SDRAM will suffice, 512MB DDR 333 should be ideal. DDR SDRAM is the type you would prefer for a socket 478 motherboard (with Pentium 4Celeron CPU). 3) Hard Drive: As buying more space doesn’t cost you a great deal more, an 80 GB drive should be the right choice. 4) CD Writer: Any CD writer faster than 32 speed will do. You can find one for under 30. As it is so cheap, it can be used as your CD ROM to install Windows and other applications. 5) Graphics Card: At least a 64 megabyte AGP card is better. It is important only if you want to play games. 6) Sound Card: Procure a Soundblaster Live by Creative labs. They are cheap and reliable. 7) Monitor: Buy at least a 17-inch monitor to protect your eyesight. 
Keyboard and Mouse: Try a new optical mouse. A Logitech combination includes both a cordless mouse and matching keyboard.
Remember, although older parts can be less costly, you need to spend a lot for an upgrade. Be careful so that you dont buy defective parts in the name of cheap computer parts. The situation now may be better due to stiff competition, but chances of finding defects still remain. It is better if you check the authenticity of the long warranties offered by the companies as well.