Re: Wal-Mart Microtel PCs - worth the $200?
From: Jerry McBride (mcbrides9_at_comcast.net)
Date: 09/08/03
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Date: Mon, 08 Sep 2003 07:21:39 -0400
Darius wrote:
> Hi guys,
>
> I'm getting ready to set up a Linux server as a router/firewall for
> the 3 PCs in my home LAN, and maybe a web/email/DNS server if I get
> really adventurous :)
> I had planned on using an old P233 I had lying around but
> unfortunately, she gave up the ghost a few days ago :( So now I'm
> looking for a replacement:
>
> Two PCs at wal-mart.com got my attention:
>
> Microtel SYSMAR550 - $199.98
>
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?cat=3951&dept=3944&product_id=2138700&path=0%3A3944%3A3951%3A41937%3A86796%3A86798
>
> Microtel SYSMAR417 - $199.98
>
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?cat=3951&dept=3944&product_id=2233757&path=0%3A3944%3A3951%3A41937%3A86796%3A106562%3A106560
>
> They're both Duron 1.2ghz w/128MB RAM 20GB HD and integrated
> NIC/video/sound. The only difference between them seems to be that one
> comes with Lycoris and the other one doesn't, but they're both the
> same price *shrug*
>
> Anyway, was wondering if this is the best value around, or is there
> better? Anybody had any experiences with these PCs? I know they're not
> going to be speed demons, but are they at least reliable? They should
> have plenty of horsepower for everything I need to do. All I'd have to
> do is throw another NIC in there and I should be good to go.
Remember... you get what you buy... On that note, for $200.00 you can't
really go wrong. About the only thing similarly priced would be an X-box
running linux or maybe a PS2 with the linux add-on pack... :')
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