What's reasonable to spend? (As of October 1994)

Summary:

An historical artifact from the very early days of the FAQ.

Answer:

The machine described below would be considered hopelessly out-of-date and inadequate today (August 24, 1998). My how things have changed!

A computer that can do everything a small nonprofit organization needs can be bought today for less than $1,000. What are you waiting for? --PB

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Here's the 1994 post:
New PCs are readily available for under $1500. Including a reliable
printer (e.g., HP Deskjet 520), monitor, modem, 8 mgb of RAM (don't get
less) and tape backup it should still be around $2700.

Also recommended if you can afford it: An on-site warranty policy. Well
worth your time and energy unless the repair center is around the
corner.

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Posted with a new comment August 24, 1998 -- PB