Buying a new computer..., ...what do you recommend? Options

[*thesweetescape*]

Okay, be resonable. Obviously, I'm not going to go out and buy and alienware, and no...I'm not building my own either (even though some day I'd like to attempt it.) What desktops or laptops would you recommend that would be a best deal for low price? I've shopped around a little online but I want to know first hand how these computers are running...I can't afford for a computer to crap out on me in a few months...and what I want is pretty basic: internet, word processor for school, cd burner, floppy drive....if possible, i'm looking for a laptop but if i can't find a cheap enough one ($1,000 or under) i'm going to get a desktop....soooo any suggestions?

[mechwarrior1989]

Well we all know for a fact that PC's have more bang for the buck than Apple since Apple is on the only one making Mac's, however you missed my point, I said that it is not necessarily true that a PC will give you more bang for your buck than a Mac, some people use Macs and as such they are more familiar with them. Time spent learning to use a PC cannot be reclaimed. Also many things will run better on a Mac than on a PC, some people specifically do things that require a Mac. If they can only get a Mac, is there any point in getting a PC because if gives you more bang for the buck? I think not. Plus we're talking about computers and as you said, trying to help thesweetscape find a computer. I merely posted my opinion as did you, by having an argument as to whether or not someone should get a Mac is not only pointless because differing people have different opinions, it is also spamming up the forums, something that is a definate no no.