Buying a new computer..., ...what do you recommend? |
| *thesweetescape* |
 Aug 30 2004, 06:46 PM
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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?
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Aug 30 2004, 07:26 PM
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 Assistant Manager of Personal  Group: Member Posts: 1,101 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 26,922 |
well you are the prime target for ripoff companies ilke compusa and emachine........because you dont know alot about computers ahah. Well, since yuo only need to do so little and dont need it for graphic editing or playing uber hardware raping games..i suggest get a dell.
Dells give you alot of bang for your buck. And, ithink they toss in a free cd burner or something if u buy online. DUDE YOU"RE GETTING A DELL hehe VVVVVVVVVV |
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Aug 30 2004, 07:34 PM
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You guys are dumb. Group: Member Posts: 1,252 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 25,094 |
Get a Dell. They win handsdown since you are not capable of making your own computer.
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Aug 30 2004, 07:41 PM
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 ㅋㅋㅋ Group: Member Posts: 924 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 24,283 |
theres always ebay
 ...anyways, did some online searchin and heres somethin u might consider:http://www.ibuypower.com/ibp/store/configurator.aspx?mid=82 "Value XP"...its $799, does all the basic stuff you've mentioned (and yes, has CD burner + floppy drive). 2.8 GHz P4, 512MB of DDR RAM, 80 GB hard drive (well..its 40, but for 3 bucks more, you can double it to 80...definitely worth it). u also get a subwoofer stereo system, a 19 inch CRT monitor, and a keyboard + microsoft intellipoint mouse. i think it suits your needs perfectly |
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Aug 30 2004, 08:14 PM
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Assistant Manager of Personal Group: Member Posts: 1,101 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 26,922 |
QUOTE(masu_misairu @ Aug 30 2004, 5:41 PM) theres always ebay ...anyways, did some online searchin and heres somethin u might consider:http://www.ibuypower.com/ibp/store/configurator.aspx?mid=82 "Value XP"...its $799, does all the basic stuff you've mentioned (and yes, has CD burner + floppy drive). 2.8 GHz P4, 512MB of DDR RAM, 80 GB hard drive (well..its 40, but for 3 bucks more, you can double it to 80...definitely worth it). u also get a subwoofer stereo system, a 19 inch CRT monitor, and a keyboard + microsoft intellipoint mouse. i think it suits your needs perfectly HOLY FUK........NICE.......that's a whole lot of crap...i say go get that girl... good deal..case looks SICK! |
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| *thesweetescape* |
Aug 30 2004, 10:38 PM
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hey thanks guys i'll keep those in mind...i didn't say i don't know a lot about computers, i was just asking for suggestions because all we've ever had are dells and hps and i wanted to make sure i wasn't committing computer suicide before i purchased something otherwise...if you know what i mean. thanks for the help though
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Aug 30 2004, 10:47 PM
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 Ne0 Is The One Group: Member Posts: 1,348 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 24,349 |
I suggest when you do go out buying a comp. you have a friend or relative who knows about computers to go with you or you can ripoff.
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Aug 31 2004, 02:32 AM
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if u dunno a relative who can get u a cheap comp from a store or sumfin, get it from dell. their warranty policy is realli good the only thing i dun like is the shipping costs of ordering online.... like 200$ holy wanks
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| *kryogenix* |
Aug 31 2004, 08:29 AM
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QUOTE(F1R3B4T @ Aug 31 2004, 2:32 AM) if u dunno a relative who can get u a cheap comp from a store or sumfin, get it from dell. their warranty policy is realli good the only thing i dun like is the shipping costs of ordering online.... like 200$ holy wanks no! i heard their tech support is horrible! better off building it yourself |
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Aug 31 2004, 03:58 PM
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 Some Halo2 [F][R][E][A][K] Group: Member Posts: 134 Joined: Aug 2004 Member No: 43,354 |
get a dell
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Aug 31 2004, 10:56 PM
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Compaq is pretty good! All of my computers are compaq (I have 4 lol.) Compaq PCs usually come with nice features too. I highly recommend! ^_^
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Aug 31 2004, 11:00 PM
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 Word. Group: Member Posts: 3,004 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 34,673 |
get someone to BUILD it for you, it would end up being hundreads dollars cheaper and way better... and when you have problems. just call them up.
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Aug 31 2004, 11:06 PM
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dells arnt as high tech as they used to be but i give them five starz (
) for their service nd tech. support....my warranty covered three hardrives in two years...i blow these things up like nukes...
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Aug 31 2004, 11:12 PM
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 [[one piece :D Group: Member Posts: 2,722 Joined: Jan 2004 Member No: 795 |
emachines is good enough for all sort of things, graphics editing, gaming and stuff.
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Sep 1 2004, 11:27 PM
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I know I'm gunna get flamed for this....
If all your going to use is word processing, internet and the basic computer stuff, eMac's are not that bad. One thing is, that becuase macs have such a bad rep, theres next to no viruses for it. It's very user friendly, especialy OSX. Only thing you wont like is not having a right mouse click button. you just press a key while you click and theres your right click, you get used to it quickly. My 2 cents are done, so bring on the flames about how macs are the worst computers in th world, however have the presence of mind to say why you dont like them. Its annoying having to see "Dell pwns mac" and "macs suck" Who knows, maybe you will give them a second chance... 
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Sep 1 2004, 11:35 PM
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You guys are dumb. Group: Member Posts: 1,252 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 25,094 |
Macs are stable but I never had good luck with them due to school. Other than that, they good.
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Sep 2 2004, 12:04 AM
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Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 2,541 Joined: Aug 2004 Member No: 44,332 |
Thanks! I'm searching for new computers too! You're advice was very helpful.
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Sep 2 2004, 12:20 AM
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 Change Gon Come Group: Member Posts: 2,286 Joined: May 2004 Member No: 18,822 |
QUOTE(tofumonzter @ Aug 31 2004, 11:12 PM) emachines is good enough for all sort of things, graphics editing, gaming and stuff. hey..finally sum props for eMachines! i own an eMachines and its running pretty good. i recommend HP or Compaq or eMachines =] |
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Sep 4 2004, 09:02 AM
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 im making a come back! woohoo Group: Member Posts: 395 Joined: Aug 2004 Member No: 41,819 |
QUOTE(ReBeL_BlOoD @ Sep 1 2004, 11:27 PM) I know I'm gunna get flamed for this.... If all your going to use is word processing, internet and the basic computer stuff, eMac's are not that bad. One thing is, that becuase macs have such a bad rep, theres next to no viruses for it. It's very user friendly, especialy OSX. Only thing you wont like is not having a right mouse click button. you just press a key while you click and theres your right click, you get used to it quickly. My 2 cents are done, so bring on the flames about how macs are the worst computers in th world, however have the presence of mind to say why you dont like them. Its annoying having to see "Dell pwns mac" and "macs suck" Who knows, maybe you will give them a second chance... i use an ibook g4 it rocks!! macs are SUPER user friendly!! hilary be a mac junkie like me!!! lol....... thats my advice.. mac....... eMac is the cheapest and isnt that bad.... tried em at school.... |
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Sep 4 2004, 01:26 PM
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theres nothing wrong with macs...windows n macs each have their own pros n cons.
but...she said she wanted something with a floppy drive....do macs have those? (i have an imac...and that doesnt...) |
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Sep 4 2004, 03:48 PM
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thaers something called maccally masu...............its pretty cheap its for the imac
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Sep 4 2004, 05:43 PM
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QUOTE(karrar @ Sep 4 2004, 3:48 PM) thaers something called maccally masu...............its pretty cheap its for the imac interesting....i should get that :T... http://www.macally.com/spec/usb/storage_device/fddusb.html QUOTE I know I'm gunna get flamed for this.... If all your going to use is word processing, internet and the basic computer stuff, eMac's are not that bad. One thing is, that becuase macs have such a bad rep, theres next to no viruses for it. It's very user friendly, especialy OSX. Only thing you wont like is not having a right mouse click button. you just press a key while you click and theres your right click, you get used to it quickly. My 2 cents are done, so bring on the flames about how macs are the worst computers in th world, however have the presence of mind to say why you dont like them. Its annoying having to see "Dell pwns mac" and "macs suck" Who knows, maybe you will give them a second chance... while there isnt anything wrong with mac..they're still somewhat more expensive than pcs....took a look at the eMac and the Value XP i mentioned....they're both $799, but... eMac: 256MB DDR333 40 GB Ultra ATA HD 1.25 GHz PowerPC G4 Value XP: 512MB DDR400 80 GB Ultra ATA HD 2.8 GHz Pentium 4 both come along with keyboard + mouse. also, u get a 19" monitor with the XP while u get a 17" for the eMac...i just think u get more out of your money if u get a PC. |
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Sep 5 2004, 10:11 AM
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Word. Group: Member Posts: 3,004 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 34,673 |
i remmember when i wanted to get a mac... i got slapped and got XP and i've been happy ever since... later on i discovered Linux and got bored w/ it.... so yeah.
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| *corizzle20* |
Sep 6 2004, 06:14 PM
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any dell
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Sep 10 2004, 02:09 PM
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 i'm lala. girly girl. Group: Member Posts: 1,531 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 31,888 |
i recommend dell for your gaming needs and school projects.
for graphics and designing a MAC but for just plain surfing the net HP. |
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