first time costs of getting a computer

Overview

this counts the first-time costs of getting a laptop or computer or workstation. in this calculator, if you already know the prices of the items you want to use, simply plug them into the min column and look at the min TOTAL.

If an item does not apply, simply put in 0 for qty. Think of this like a simple spreadsheet that isn't quite automatic.

nothing is sent to the server, all the calculations are done at your local machine. requires javascript.

with your laptop, workstation or computer you should also get the following:

First-Time Computer Accessories Cost Calculator Application

computer, laptop or workstation
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copy paper. 1 ream is $4. 1 box of copy paper is $35-45.
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router. can get anywhere. pick one that takes dd-wrt if possible, makes router solid. hopefully there is already one in the house!
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usb hub (to save your precious usb ports from damage). can get anywhere
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ethernet cable for the router
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broadband internet service for the computer. wireless broadband is very expensive for what you get (2-5GB/mo)
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Tripplite ISOBAR power strip (one of the models is fine) $60 best in the industry, at least get something with surge protection. you want at least 1 power strip separate for the modem and router because they get turned on and off once or twice a week if you have commercial firmware, and one power strip for the computer and its accessories. If you have 2 computers, add another...
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laptop cooler (for laptops only), antec makes one with a 250mm fan that is good, but there are also other models that are cheaper which will work.
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Mcafee Total Protection or Norton 360
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printer. buy a printer with the lowest cost/page ink! currently the kodak printers and the HP OfficeJet Pro 8000 series.
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monitor
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speakers
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mouse
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keyboard
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Office Package
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Paint/Photo Package
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