Actually, Dell is NOT cheap right now in Canada. In America, they're OK. They have the Dimension 1100 starting at $299:
Specs:
Intel Celeron D 325 2.5 Ghz
256MB RAM
80GB UltraATA HD
48X CD-RW/16X DVD-ROM combo drive
Windows XP Home Edition
17" E773 CRT monitor
1-year warranty
For $80 more, you get:
16X DVD writer dual-layer
512MB RAM
160GB SATA HD