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Bryan



Joined: 29 Oct 2007
PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2008 11:51 pm    Post subject: Jonny Computer (Itaewon) Question Reply with quote
I read a blog entry somewhere that said Jonny Computer set someone up with a desktop for around $300 and then bought it back before they left. Does anyone know of Jonny Computer actually does this? I was thinking about buying a laptop before I leave, but if I could get a desktop for that cheap in Korea, that would be fine.
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ttompatz



Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
PostPosted: Tue May 20, 2008 1:13 am    Post subject: Re: Jonny Computer (Itaewon) Question Reply with quote
Bryan wrote:
I read a blog entry somewhere that said Jonny Computer set someone up with a desktop for around $300 and then bought it back before they left. Does anyone know of Jonny Computer actually does this? I was thinking about buying a laptop before I leave, but if I could get a desktop for that cheap in Korea, that would be fine.


You are aware that you can buy a NEW desktop (dual core / entry level) for that about price in Yongsan from many of the dealers (LCD monitor included)?

You can get used P4 systems (2.4ghz+) with an LCD monitor for under 200k.

You can get older p4 systems (1.7ghz) with CRT monitors for <100k.

Jonny Computer (Itaewon) is known for his somewhat higher that market pricing so I would be wary of what you actually get for your 300k.

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Bryan



Joined: 29 Oct 2007
PostPosted: Tue May 20, 2008 11:39 pm    Post subject: Re: Jonny Computer (Itaewon) Question Reply with quote
ttompatz wrote:

You can get used P4 systems (2.4ghz+) with an LCD monitor for under 200k.


Are there used computer places you can recommend in Seoul, or are those prices based on finding private sellers?

All I really wanna do is play DVDs, browse the net, and run Skype with a webcam and microphone.
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ttompatz



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PostPosted: Wed May 21, 2008 12:28 am    Post subject: Re: Jonny Computer (Itaewon) Question Reply with quote
Bryan wrote:
ttompatz wrote:

You can get used P4 systems (2.4ghz+) with an LCD monitor for under 200k.


Are there used computer places you can recommend in Seoul, or are those prices based on finding private sellers?

All I really wanna do is play DVDs, browse the net, and run Skype with a webcam and microphone.


New and used at the son-in plaza, across the rail yard from Yongsan station. It is the building with the big gigabyte sign on the side of it if you are standing on the plaza at yongsan station and looking across the rail yard.

You should see a big blue building that is connected by a walkway over the rail yard. To the right of that is the son-in plaza.




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spliff



Joined: 19 Jan 2004
Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand
PostPosted: Wed May 21, 2008 2:09 am    Post subject: Re: Jonny Computer (Itaewon) Question Reply with quote
ttompatz wrote:
Bryan wrote:
I read a blog entry somewhere that said Jonny Computer set someone up with a desktop for around $300 and then bought it back before they left. Does anyone know of Jonny Computer actually does this? I was thinking about buying a laptop before I leave, but if I could get a desktop for that cheap in Korea, that would be fine.


You are aware that you can buy a NEW desktop (dual core / entry level) for that about price in Yongsan from many of the dealers (LCD monitor included)?


300,000....read crap parts! Rolling Eyes
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bassexpander



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PostPosted: Wed May 21, 2008 2:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Johnny is a nice guy, but he's a business man. Some of his prices are very good. Others are high.
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Bryan



Joined: 29 Oct 2007
PostPosted: Wed May 21, 2008 11:18 am    Post subject: Re: Jonny Computer (Itaewon) Question Reply with quote
spliff wrote:
ttompatz wrote:
Bryan wrote:
I read a blog entry somewhere that said Jonny Computer set someone up with a desktop for around $300 and then bought it back before they left. Does anyone know of Jonny Computer actually does this? I was thinking about buying a laptop before I leave, but if I could get a desktop for that cheap in Korea, that would be fine.


You are aware that you can buy a NEW desktop (dual core / entry level) for that about price in Yongsan from many of the dealers (LCD monitor included)?


300,000....read crap parts! Rolling Eyes


Honestly, I just need the computer to last 10-11 months then I go back home.
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Demophobe



Joined: 17 May 2004
PostPosted: Wed May 21, 2008 3:22 pm    Post subject: Re: Jonny Computer (Itaewon) Question Reply with quote
Bryan wrote:

Honestly, I just need the computer to last 10-11 months then I go back home.


Watch for that pre-installed counterfeit software though...you may inadvertently become a thief!!

Laughing
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ttompatz



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Location: Kwangju, South Korea
PostPosted: Wed May 21, 2008 7:25 pm    Post subject: Re: Jonny Computer (Itaewon) Question Reply with quote
spliff wrote:
300,000....read crap parts! Rolling Eyes


Brand name mainboard, intel chips, what HDD manufacturer is bad?
Sound, NIC and video on the mainboard but it is a basic surfing system.

No name LCD monitor, mouse, keyboard, case and PS but it is not a power guzzling gamers machine so really, who cares that they are no-name?

It met his requirements and was in his budget.

You still angry Twisted Evil that you got spliffed Shocked over the HDD prices in the other thread? Wink

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spliff



Joined: 19 Jan 2004
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PostPosted: Wed May 21, 2008 8:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hardly spliffed, ole bean. Laughing
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Bryan



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PostPosted: Sat May 31, 2008 12:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I decided I might just go web 2.0 + a USB thumb drive and portable apps since I'll be at a university with plenty of computer labs and PC bangs around.

I'm excited to see how that experiment goes. I usually avoided university computers because they don't have all my settings and stuff. If I have everything online or on the drive every computer will be "mine."
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