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I would like to spend about $300 on a new computer. I was thinking about getting the Dell Inspiron 560 or 570 (if there is a major difference for what I need please let me know) and I was wondering if it a good buy and if it comes with Microsoft Word. I am basically just going to be using the computer to type files, go on youtube, watch some movies on line, face book and basic surfing. I am not addicted to dell so if you have something better please share but I really don't want to spend much more than $300 (which is why I am going with dell) Thank you. (link)
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You have to remember that when Dell advertises a cheap PC... they are just getting you in the door. After they get you started they will upsell you just about everything if you let them.
Suddenly your $299 PC isn't $299 anymore.
If you are going to stick to your guns and buy exactly what is offered, then the 560 would be the one I would choose.
Do NOT accidentally choose the $279 version of the 560 which has half the memory and a smaller hard drive.
Comparing the $299 560 and 570 versions if really easy:
The 560 has a faster processor, double the memory and a much larger hard drive.
For $300, it is a decent machine.
It does come with a stripped down, ad supported version of Microsoft Word.
If you want a full edition of Microsoft office, then you will have to add between $119 and $349 at the time of purchase, depending on which version you want.
If you decide to go with Dell, be careful of the upsell. Only get what you are SURE you need.
Here is a link to the page for the various versions of the 560:
http://www.dell.com/us/p/inspiron-560/fs
... you would probably be wanting the middle one which is currently $299.
If you go through the order process, and you click all the upsells that "Dell recommends" then the price of your computer goes from $299 to $1,187.92... and that doesn't even include a monitor.
Like I said, you CAN buy a $299 computer from Dell, but if you are the person who goes to the car dealership and ends up buying all the options because they talked you into them... it would be best to have someone else do the ordering with you. If not, then order yourself and enjoy your new computer. :-)
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