Personal Computers

Most people use their computers for email, browsing the Internet, maybe occasionally writing a letter or balancing their checkbook. A basic personal computer will handle these tasks with no problem. So why buy a custom-built computer? Because, although the initial investment is more, our custom-built computers are designed and built to last longer and to be more reliable -- so you save money in the long run.

The Cheapest Computer Isn’t Always the Best Deal

Are you really saving money if you buy an inexpensive mass-produced computer? Let’s make a direct comparison between a common inexpensive computer and a custom-built Paxson computer. We think you should see exactly what you’re getting for your money -- and how the speed, reliability and longevity of these machines compare.

	Mass-Produced Computer	Custom-Built Paxson Computer

Processor:	Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core E2220 2.4GHz 800MHz 1MB LGA775	Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core E5200 2.50 GHz 800MHz 2MB Socket 775
RAM:	2GB memory	2GB memory
Hard drive:	320GB	320GB
Operating system:	Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic, SP1	Genuine Windows XP®, SP3
DVD burner:	Plays and creates CDs and DVDs	Plays and creates CDs and DVDs
Antivirus protection:	30 days of McAfee® Security Center	Full year of antivirus protection
Cost to:
Purchase system unit	$449.00	$1047.00
Transfer data	75.00	Included
Update Windows	75.00	Included
Install drivers for printers, scanners, etc.	90.00(3 drivers)	Included (unlimited drivers)
Install programs	150.00 (5 programs)	Included (unlimited programs)
Antivirus software, installed	69.99	Included
Total initial investment	908.99	1047.00
Average lifespan of computer:	2-3 years	7-9 years
Actual cost per year to own:	$454.50 - $302.99	$149.57 - $116.33
	With a mass-produced computer, what you see is what you get.	With a custom computer, you can specify a larger hard drive or other specific hardware needs when you order the computer.