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Make over or buy new?(Home Computing)(Cover Story)(Evaluation)

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| September 01, 2001 | COPYRIGHT 2001 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Computer makers, ever competitive, are outdoing themselves to boost flagging sales. Dell has cut prices and added a CD burner, printer, or similar extras to its packages. Gateway has said it will beat any major competitor's price. Compaq is offering $50 rebates.

Weak demand for new computers means you'll find better values than ever if you need new hardware. But then, the best value may be the computer sitting on your desk. Even though prices for new computers are as low as they've ever been, upgrading an older machine can make sense.

The box below will help you decide whether an upgrade is for you. If you do need a new computer, there are many good ...

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