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CompUSA.com  As you might expect, CompUSA.com (formerly
Cozone.com) is wonderfully well stocked in both the hardware and software categories. It’s easy to find your way
around and is especially good for shoppers who know exactly what they’re looking for. The site provides rich technical
specs for all products, and the Notebook Advisor can help you find your way around that tricky category. Custom-configured
PCs are also available.
Dell.com  Dell.com earned a grade of A in our
survey of Web site satisfaction, and it’s easy to see why. Everything about the site
is geared toward helping you shop easily and maintain your system once you start using it. Express Service codes
with each PC tell support reps how it’s configured, and Dell will send an e-mail to you when new drivers or updates
become available.
Gateway  An Editors’ Choice in our evaluation of PC shopping sites, Gateway’s Web store takes a useful step-by-step approach
to guiding you toward the right system for your needs. Peripherals and software sold on the site often come with
rebates, so look for the best deals you can find. You’ll also find a Technical Assistant wizard that will help
you diagnose a variety of PC problems.
Outpost.com  Some online computing stores slap you
with hidden transaction and handling fees as you check out. Not this Editors’ Choice–winning store.
It offers the TruePrice system, which shows you the complete price of an item delivered to your door, and you’ll
find a 30-day, money-back guarantee on every item as well. Outpost.com is an authorized dealer for a number of
hardware manufacturers including the recently added IBM, making it a good one-stop shopping source for high-tech
gear.
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