New computer

Skip · 09-23-2002, 07:04 PM

I'm to the point of getting a new computer NOW and passing off the old one to the kids. Anyone with strong and substantiated opinions for or against a particular vendor, for product or service, please post now.

gyb13 · 09-23-2002, 07:30 PM

careful...someone who doesn't like you being around very often might suggest a dud...

spitball · 09-23-2002, 07:51 PM

I just got a new Dell at work and it rocks. Go Dell!

Gosfgiants · 09-23-2002, 09:36 PM

I agree that you can't go wrong with Dell. They will build a system to your specifications, and they have terrific support.

Don't get drawn in going with latest and greatest that is out there as far as processors. The new computers today have far more processing power than the average user needs. My suggestion is to get plenty of memory. 256 to 512 MB should be sufficent for whatever your doing.

NCFella19 · 09-23-2002, 10:32 PM

[Weird Al] It's all about the pentiums baby! [/WA]

moose · 09-23-2002, 11:29 PM

i am EXTREMELY satisfied with my IBM laptop.

SmedIndy · 09-24-2002, 12:33 AM

I've been quite pleased with my HP Pavillion I bought in February.

spitball · 09-24-2002, 12:47 AM

My home computer is powered by hamsters and is held together with duct tape.
The people that put it together for me went out of business and left no forwarding address or phone #.
Other than that it's a real honey of a machine.
It doubles as a paper weight and a foot warmer at no extra charge as well.

pathogan · 09-24-2002, 07:29 AM

...both are excellent, no problems[which is kind of the point}and have been so

Qman · 09-24-2002, 07:57 AM

Have had a Compaq Presario 1700T laptop for about a year now and have had zero problems. I also have friends who have Dell's and Gateway's. All seem reliable.

09-24-2002, 10:04 AM

If you like to add pieces and parts and other things later, I suggest against some of the Compaq things. Most of the big pieces/parts (videocard, soundcard, etc) are tied into the motherboard of the Compaq I have, and it gets crabby when you add similar things.

On the other hand, if you just want to plug it in and go, Compaq is pretty good.

sweaver · 09-24-2002, 01:46 PM

If you know somebody who puts these things together, a local computer service, that's an excellent way to go. They will work with you on price, and find exactly what you want, and they can get specials. That's if you don't want to build your own, computer guy!

VNV Nation · 09-24-2002, 02:05 PM

I'd go for a Dell.

You might want to go for a refurbished computer. I'm sure you know this but DO NOT let anyone talk you into paying for some extended warranty on your computer, no matter what. In six months your computer will be obselete and in two years you could get the same one at a garage sale for $100.

I'd go for a Dell. You might want to try an online auction. On the other hand, computers are so freaking cheap it hardly matters. I'd recommend trying to get one of those package deals on accessories if you need them as well.

KCBOOMER · 09-24-2002, 02:06 PM

When it comes to computers you have to buy them just like you buy houses: Buy all you can afford.

As an IS manager we have standardized on Dell and have been very pleased. Good prices and good service.

If warranty service is not as important to you as upfront cost and you know something about hardware then having a local house "build" you a machine is an excellent way to to get more machine for your dollar.

RedSeat · 09-24-2002, 02:07 PM

Very happy with my Dell at home and the one at the office. If you're buying online, check out www.gotapex.com They compile deals found on the internet daily. There's almost always a link to some deal at Dell. Other manufacturers, too.

09-23-2002, 07:04 PM	#1
Skip NetShrine Vagabond Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Louisville Posts: 7,866	New computer I'm to the point of getting a new computer NOW and passing off the old one to the kids. Anyone with strong and substantiated opinions for or against a particular vendor, for product or service, please post now.

09-23-2002, 07:30 PM	#2
gyb13 NS Omnipresent Brasilian Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Crazy George's playground Posts: 10,903	careful...someone who doesn't like you being around very often might suggest a dud... __________________ Gustavo NDF Moderator Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

09-23-2002, 09:36 PM	#4
Gosfgiants NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,136	I agree that you can't go wrong with Dell. They will build a system to your specifications, and they have terrific support. Don't get drawn in going with latest and greatest that is out there as far as processors. The new computers today have far more processing power than the average user needs. My suggestion is to get plenty of memory. 256 to 512 MB should be sufficent for whatever your doing. __________________ It'll always be Pacbell Park Beat LA!!!

09-23-2002, 10:32 PM	#5
NCFella19 All-NetShrine Team Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 417	[Weird Al] It's all about the pentiums baby! [/WA] __________________ "It's not the high price of stardom that bothers me, it's the high price of mediocrity." -- Bill Veeck

09-24-2002, 07:29 AM	#9
pathogan william Blake's Innkeeper Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 2,828	I have a Gateway......and my daughter has a gateway laptop ...both are excellent, no problems[which is kind of the point}and have been so

09-23-2002, 07:51 PM	#3
spitball Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Studio City, Ca. Posts: 1,751	I just got a new Dell at work and it rocks. Go Dell!

09-23-2002, 11:29 PM	#6
moose Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Socs Posts: 3,400	i am EXTREMELY satisfied with my IBM laptop.

09-24-2002, 12:33 AM	#7
SmedIndy NetShrine's Historian Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 10,569	I've been quite pleased with my HP Pavillion I bought in February.

09-24-2002, 12:47 AM	#8
spitball Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Studio City, Ca. Posts: 1,751	My home computer is powered by hamsters and is held together with duct tape. The people that put it together for me went out of business and left no forwarding address or phone #. Other than that it's a real honey of a machine. It doubles as a paper weight and a foot warmer at no extra charge as well.

09-24-2002, 07:57 AM	#10
Qman NetShrine Rookie Of The Year Join Date: May 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 36	Have had a Compaq Presario 1700T laptop for about a year now and have had zero problems. I also have friends who have Dell's and Gateway's. All seem reliable. __________________ The greatest team I played for was the United States Marine Corps. - Ted Williams

09-24-2002, 10:04 AM	#11
CpUltravox Posts: n/a	If you like to add pieces and parts and other things later, I suggest against some of the Compaq things. Most of the big pieces/parts (videocard, soundcard, etc) are tied into the motherboard of the Compaq I have, and it gets crabby when you add similar things. On the other hand, if you just want to plug it in and go, Compaq is pretty good.

09-24-2002, 01:46 PM	#12
sweaver Netshrine Cleanup Hitter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Mountain State Posts: 8,883	If you know somebody who puts these things together, a local computer service, that's an excellent way to go. They will work with you on price, and find exactly what you want, and they can get specials. That's if you don't want to build your own, computer guy!

09-24-2002, 02:05 PM	#13
VNV Nation Membership Suspended 11/19/02 Join Date: May 2002 Location: VNV Nation Posts: 2,952	I'd go for a Dell. You might want to go for a refurbished computer. I'm sure you know this but DO NOT let anyone talk you into paying for some extended warranty on your computer, no matter what. In six months your computer will be obselete and in two years you could get the same one at a garage sale for $100. I'd go for a Dell. You might want to try an online auction. On the other hand, computers are so freaking cheap it hardly matters. I'd recommend trying to get one of those package deals on accessories if you need them as well.

09-24-2002, 02:06 PM	#14
KCBOOMER NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Home of the T-Bones Posts: 11,116	When it comes to computers you have to buy them just like you buy houses: Buy all you can afford. As an IS manager we have standardized on Dell and have been very pleased. Good prices and good service. If warranty service is not as important to you as upfront cost and you know something about hardware then having a local house "build" you a machine is an excellent way to to get more machine for your dollar. __________________ KCBOOMER *Buck O'Neil: The Monarch of Baseball*

09-24-2002, 02:07 PM	#15
RedSeat Inducted Into The NetShrine Assembly of Fame Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 10.3 miles SE of Yawkey Way Posts: 607	Very happy with my Dell at home and the one at the office. If you're buying online, check out www.gotapex.com They compile deals found on the internet daily. There's almost always a link to some deal at Dell. Other manufacturers, too.

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