The MarketPlace: Computer Hardware
and Software

Dell
Dell designs, manufactures and customizes computer products to customer requirements.  It also offers a selection of software and peripherals.  Customers can also order through its toll-free number:  800-388-8542. 

Gateway
Gateway is a direct marketer of PCS and offers its latest Intel-based systems on this site, and through its stores.  Its catalog offers a variety of desktop and laptop PCS, all of which can be customized with a variety of peripherals and software.  Visitors can also purchase software, peripherals, pocket PDAs and digital cameras separately.  Gateway also has a toll-free ordering number: 800-846-4208.

Outpost
A great computer shopping experience.  Browse 12 fully stocked departments, including the Mac Store, Kids’ Stuff, Mac Games, PC Notebooks, Memory, Networking, the PC Store, PC Games and Powerbooks.

Bid.com
Bid.com focuses on selling refurbished consumer electronics and computer equipment with manufacturer-backed warranties.  Included are computers, monitors, digital cameras, phones, VCRs and televisions.

CNET Auctions
CNET, the technology-news provider, offers an auction site for person-to-person technology sales.  Thousands of computers are listed.  It charges a 3 percent listing fee, plus additional fees if item is to be highlighted on the site.

Amazon.com
Initially a popular site to purchase books, Amazon now sells music, DVDs & videos, toys & games, electronics & software, home improvement items, operates an online mall, and runs an auction.

Barnes & Noble.com 
This site is the Web site for Barnes & Noble Bookstores.  Visitors can purchase books, music, prints & posters, software, and magazines.