I hope im posting this in the correct place. Im looking to get a cheap pc for my mom. I dont have a lot of cash so Im looking for something thats pretty good and low cost.
Thanks

Have you checked out this deal?

The above deal is a good one. In case you'd rather go with something else, keep an eye out for the numerous deals on dell PCs. Atleast one deal is posted on this board every week.

This is currently the best deal on a Dell desktop system.

Click here to configure a Dimension 2400 for $666 before discounts.

• There is a $217 instant discount
• There is a $100 rebate.
• Shipping is free

Final price is $349 + (tax on $449) + ($0.37 stamp)

Here are the specifics for this configuration:

• Dimension 2400 Series Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor (2.80GHz, 533 FSB)
• Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
• Memory 128MB Shared DDR SDRAM at 333MHz (Performs at 266MHz for 400FSB systems)
• Keyboard Dell™ Quietkey® Keyboard
• Monitor 17 in (16.0 in v.i.s., .27dp)E773c Monitor
• Video Card Integrated Intel® Extreme Graphics
• Hard Drive FREE UPGRADE! 80GB Ultra ATA/100 7200RPM Hard Drive
• Floppy Drive and Additional Storage Devices No Floppy Drive Included
• Mouse Dell® 2-Button Scroll Mouse
• Network Interface New Dell Gigabit Ethernet
• Modem No Modem Requested
• CD or DVD Drive Single Drive: 48x CD-RW Drive
• Sound Card Integrated Audio
• Speakers No Speaker Option
• Productivity Software WordPerfect®, Powerful Word Processing
• Security Software Norton Internet Security™, 90 day trial
• Digital Music Dell Jukebox powered by MUSICMATCH
• Digital Photography Paint Shop™ Pro® Trial plus Photo Album™ Starter Edition
• Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options Discounted 2 Yr Basic Plan
• PC Installation No Installation
• Dial-up Internet Access 6 Months of AOL 9.0 Optimized for Small Business
• Mail- In Rebate $100 Mail In Rebate
• Dell Media Experience Dell Media Experience™
• Purchase Intent Purchase is not intended for resale.

That is definitely the best deal right now since it includes the monitor. Too bad about the skimpy RAM, but that is easily added later.

I picked up one for my sister yesterday, I think it's going to work out great.

anything this month on this same question? No highly technical words compute for me so the wording on the op's original question is exactly what I am looking for
TIA

I think BB currently has a couple systems for pretty cheap after rebates. Don't know how good they are as a system, but you can take a look on their site. I'm assuming you want a full package (monitor, etc).

Insignia 2.8 P4 system
eMachines Celeron system

Both these are a little over 400 after rebates I believe. However, neither offers an AGP slot for future video card upgrades. If you just need something for someone to do photos and internet and solitaire, these should be fine. May want to add some ram though...

One other thing I'd do with either system. Sell the printer than comes with it (I think both bundle in a low end Lexmark) and get a canon or epson (watch the hot deal board for the frequent deals). They may cost a bit more upfront, but you'll save a TON by buying generic inks (I recommend megatoners.com - been using their ink in both canon and epson printers for a couple years with zero problems). You can get inks from them for 1-3 bucks a cart, rather than the 20-40 each for lexmark.