I got this computer on the "Free" program. That is the last tie I do that. It has problems, both software and hardware. This is one of the worst PC’s I ever used. Well, no wonder, because it was on a "free" program.

You've probably seen many ads for "low cost" or “free” computers. I want you to know that "free" doesn't always mean free. In most cases, certain conditions and restrictions found in the fine print of advertisements can turn a so-called deal into a big-ticket buy. Most of these offers require "bundled" Internet service contracts, which may last up to three years of Internet service at $20-$30 a month, a total cost of up to $1,000 for three years. In return for signing up for Internet service, you can get as much as a $400 rebate on the computer purchase. While some of these offers can be good deals for some people, many are not as affordable as they may seem. Frequently, important details about the rebate and Internet service offer are difficult to find out because they're left out of the advertising or buried in the fine print.

If you don't live in a major metropolitan area, you may have to pay long distance telephone charges to access the Internet. You also may be able to use a toll-free (800, 888, 877 or 866) number supplied by the Internet Service Provider, but you may be charged five or six dollars an hour to use their toll-free number. Whether you choose to use the ISP's telephone number or pay long-distance charges, your phone calls to access the Internet could add up to more than you'll save through the rebate. If you decide to cancel your Internet service for any reason, chances are you'll have to pay back some or all of the rebate you received; you also may have to pay a cancellation fee of $50 or more. Be sure to check all of the details before you buy. The best advice is to stay a way from Packard Bell

Recommended: No

Operating System: Windows
Processor: Other
Processor speed: 201-300
RAM: 32
Internal Storage: CD-ROM
Hard Drive (GB): Under 4