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Cheap Dell - Help

Discussion in 'General Talk Forum' started by kram242, Feb 23, 2009.

  1. kram242

    kram242 Administrator Staff Member

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    Hey any help here do any of you guys remember where to get those cheap dell systems that were posted on rcgroups a while back?
    We have someone looking in to a Phlatprinter but there system only has usb. So I checked out the smooth-stepper web site and they we out of stock on them(4 weeks wait). The price was $155. I think I remember a dell system running xp that someone had found for around $180?
    I think this would be a good mover for this guy. What do you guys think?
    Mark
     
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    I've got a Dell Latitude D800 I bought on eBay for around $200.
    http://shop.ebay.com/items/_W0QQ_nkwZDe ... R40QQ_mdoZ
    If you want a new Dell, contact Dell.com and bring your last 5 paychecks, un-cashed.

    The magic to getting a good price is to use AuctionSniper or something similar to do your bidding at midnight.

    The SmoothStepper may ALWAYS have a 4-week wait, because they sell every one they can get before it arrives. If your friend wants one, tell him to get on the waiting list ASAP - and you can forget about finding one of them used.
     
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    Geeks.com and Tigerdirect.com has some inexpensive systems.
     
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    Thank so much you guys this is a big help.

    Mark
     
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    Mark, I just bought a Dell GX260 2.4GHz for $90 w/free shipping. (edit: from eBay) I'm sure it would run SKUP and Mach with no problems. Lots to choose from, just search for "Dell GX260" or "Dell GX270".
    Dave
     
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  7. jzwieg@hughes.net

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    There is an interface cable at http://www.pcconnection.com:
    USB to DB25 IEEE-1284 Parallel Printer Adapter Cable, 6ft
    More From: Cables To Go
    Item #: 7922227
    Mfr. Part#: 16899
    Availability: In Stock
    Est. Ship: Ships Today
    Use a USB port on your PC or hub to connect a parallel printer!

    Notice that it uses a DB25 IEEE-1284 connector.

    If the Phlatprinter is operating like a printer, wouldn't this be a quick fix?
     
    jzwieg@hughes.net, Feb 24, 2009
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    Most of the USB to DB25 adapters and cables have enough data to run a printer, only.
    This controller needs more data lines than they have, and I had to go to the SmoothStepper to get my Dell D800 to run Mach3.
     
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    kram242, Feb 24, 2009
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