why buy a p4 at only 1.2? the standard offering for p4 is @ 1.6 for less than what you have been quoted. generic computers, the name of local shop I go to, offering intel p4 1.6 256mb ddr 40Gb hd, dvd-cdr cdrw for 595 plus 127 for 17" svga monitor. look around, and don't worry, prices on pc's aren't going up any time soon, intel keeps dropping price on p4's to draw sales.