Two new office computers...

OllyM

OllyM

OllyM

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Hi,

I'm so out of touch these days with computer hardware so I could do with some assistance. Our office currently is all Mac, but as part of some changes, we are switching to Sage shortly which is a Windows only app. Therefore, I need to buy two Windows boxes.

First stop was Dell, where I can get a Vostro 220MT with a C2D E7400 2.8GHz, 4GB DDR2 RAM, 500GB HDD, Radeon 3450 graphics, DVDRW, Vista Business, Office 2007 Basic and a 24" E248WFP for £573 + VAT.

Looking around this seems very cheap - is it worth messing around building my own and if so what sort of spec could I get for that money (including an Office licence!)?
 
I tried specing one and couldn't come close because of the cost of software. If you already have the software, then it's better to build your own.
 
No, Sage Line 50 (accounts package).

And no, all the licences we have are for Mac software - no Windows Vista or Office licences. TBH looking around even Office Basic is half the cost of the machine if you buy it separately!
 
If you have the Intel Macs to spare, you might come out ahead by just installing Windows on two of them. Heck, leave 'em headless and use 'em over VNC thus saving the need for an office suite.
 
Looks like the Dells are the answer then. Remember that if you call Dell and talk to a salesman they'll usually discount another 10%. 'Tis irritating that they choose to do business that way.
 
The more I look at it the more I think that is the answer, the screen + Office and Vista Business add up to nearly the base price of the whole system!
 
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