AOL offers PCs for $299

**MIG-31** · Dec 4, 2003, 05:25 PM

America Online is offering a PC, monitor and color printer for $299 to subscribers who sign up for its Internet service for one year, the latest effort by the Internet service provider to prop up its subscriber base.

AOL launched a Web site, 299pcdeal.com to promote the offer.

The "new AOL Optimized PC" is built by Systemax, a Port Washington, N.Y.-based PC maker. The PCs include a 1.7GHz Intel Celeron, 256MB of RAM and a 40GB hard drive. They come preloaded with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and Sun Microsystem's StarOffice software.

news source: C|Net

ryanraab · Dec 4, 2003, 06:04 PM

Should I sign up to aol internet service and get the pc as a 3rd computer or is it not worth it?

**MIG-31** · Dec 4, 2003, 06:09 PM

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Originally posted by ryanraab
Should I sign up to aol internet service and get the pc as a 3rd computer or is it not worth it?

that does seem a good offer to me. but think on the price of the internet service x12 months on top of that.

but youre the onlt one who can answer the question.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Dec 4, 2003, 06:11 PM

read the fine print you must stay a member for 13 mouths and 15 days....

aol suxors, thier secrity (don't ask how i know) there is like leaving on vaction for a month with your windows open, shades drawn, your door open, and all your nice stuff stacked by the windows and door. big note saying your gone for a month.

I like thied $400 off anything deal msn offerd better

-={420}=- · Dec 4, 2003, 07:16 PM

You're so right about security: AOL's sucks. Anyone can spam their computers or use their accounts for just about anything. It's just too easy. Even an average computer user can hack into an AOL computer with the use of a simple program. My advice is: if you have to use dial-up, get something that doesn't take over your computer like AOL does. Try MSN or Earthlink (never tried it but hear it's good) and as always never forget that firewall (configured properly - very important) and get all the updates via Windows Update and get an AV scanner.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Dec 4, 2003, 07:31 PM

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Originally posted by -={420}=-
You're so right about security: AOL's sucks. Anyone can spam their computers or use their accounts for just about anything. It's just too easy. Even an average computer user can hack into an AOL computer with the use of a simple program. My advice is: if you have to use dial-up, get something that doesn't take over your computer like AOL does. Try MSN or Earthlink (never tried it but hear it's good) and as always never forget that firewall (configured properly - very important) and get all the updates via Windows Update and get an AV scanner.

the admin. paswords are posted daliy to certin sites
you can crsh outther users pc's at will
you can load virri at will
you can take over other users pc's etc very very easy

just to name a few

-={420}=- · Dec 4, 2003, 07:57 PM

BWX · Dec 4, 2003, 08:17 PM

AOL = The Devil.

**MIG-31** · Dec 4, 2003, 08:20 PM

to add.

this is the reason i only posted in the news forum & not the front page.only found it to be reasonable news.

@/2ct!< · Dec 5, 2003, 01:52 AM

Go to here to research. Get a small isp, they tend to be better than the giant corps IMO.

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MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 55,770 Rep Power: 444 System Specs	AOL offers PCs for $299 America Online is offering a PC, monitor and color printer for $299 to subscribers who sign up for its Internet service for one year, the latest effort by the Internet service provider to prop up its subscriber base. AOL launched a Web site, 299pcdeal.com to promote the offer. The "new AOL Optimized PC" is built by Systemax, a Port Washington, N.Y.-based PC maker. The PCs include a 1.7GHz Intel Celeron, 256MB of RAM and a 40GB hard drive. They come preloaded with Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and Sun Microsystem's StarOffice software. news source: C\|Net __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

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-={420}=- DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,095 Rep Power: 0	You're so right about security: AOL's sucks. Anyone can spam their computers or use their accounts for just about anything. It's just too easy. Even an average computer user can hack into an AOL computer with the use of a simple program. My advice is: if you have to use dial-up, get something that doesn't take over your computer like AOL does. Try MSN or Earthlink (never tried it but hear it's good) and as always never forget that firewall (configured properly - very important) and get all the updates via Windows Update and get an AV scanner. __________________ [COLOR=red]My eBay Auctions[/COLOR]

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