what computer should i get?
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It depends on what you're going to use it for...\n\nHere are a couple websites that will help you in choosing the right computer based on your needs:\nhttp://caca.essortment.com/howtochoose_rfwd.htm\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/atwork/getstarted/choose.mspx\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/uk/businesscentral/themes/winxp/article7.mspx\nhttp://www.intel.com/personal/resources/configure/pc_decision_tool.htm\nhttp://sify.com/news/othernews/fullstory.php?id=13605598\nhttp://www.anysubject.com/computer-desk-how-to-choose-the-right-computer-desk-for-your-home-office.asp
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" What is the best brand for computers? HP? VAIO? ALIENWARE? DELL? "\n\nThe Best you can get is an Alienware PC. They are the most powerfull (4 GB RAM, Duel Core Prossesors, Duel 7800 GTX Videocards, Terrabyte Storage), and most reliable, but they are also the most expensive (5,000)\n\nIf You are on a budget Then I reccomend an eMachines.\nThey are really cheap but they are well build and have good hardware. Same with Gateway, you can buy a really nice gateway Pentium D, 300GB, 2GB DDR2 RAM, all that for around 800-900 Dollars.\n\nIf you want something that is really reliable and well known with the best free technical support you could go with  HP. The HP website offers free technical support where you can actually chat with a real technichian, most website offer self help. HP has very good computer at the average price range.\n\nVAIO computers are good, but expensive (VAIO = SONY)\nYou are basicly paying for the name just like Alienware. They have really strong PC's, if you want a  really strong PC, then  this would be Right Next to Alienware.\n\nMe, I Custom Build my PC's. You can get the parts cheap from eBay, or NewEgg. You have control of what your PC will be like. For this you buy a case, a motherboard, RAM, harddrive, CD ROM, and more additional stuff, This will cost you much less than buying a new computer. You can can custom build a computer with the same exact things as what you could find in an alienware for alot cheaper.\n\nHope you found this helpfull
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i would say it depends simply on your budget. i would suggest to look at the following notebooks (order is from cheapest to most expensive)\n- Dell Inspiron B130\n- Apple MacBook\n- Dell Inspiron E1505 (with the graphics card ATI X1400 it's also possible to play games)\n- Apple MacBook Pro
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I myself would recommend the Asus one. BUT can't you assembly computer from parts ? It will be cheaper than ready-to-go comp for sure. Yeah but if you're buying now then take the Asus.\nHP is for printers.
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Well if you have all the money, buy the best computer in the world!\n\nSeriously, This depends on what you want to do. If you are just editing 2 minute home videos with no titles or transitions, then you can do it on a pentium 2 with 96MB of ram. (I have a vaio that does that.)\n\nfor 3d modeling, I would recomend a high end gaming computer, equivalent to what you would get from Alienware or one of the other custom computer manufacturers out there. The more memory, higher the processor speed, and faster the video card, the quicker the render time that will be involved in producing the video.\n\nFor straightforward video with simple transitions and if you don't mind waiting a few minutes to render, I would recomend a pentium 4 processor over 3 gig speed, 1 gb of memory, two hard drives, one operating drive one for video. At least 80 gigs of video space. (Make sure the drive is 7200 rpm.) Get a video card with two monitor support or widescreen monitor, this makes keeping track of windows much easier. Make sure it has firewire, and a DVD burner is a nice option to have.\n\nIn a Mac get a dual processor 2.5 Gb, with 1 gb of memory, a 300 gb Lacie external Harddrive, Two button mouse, Final Cut Pro with Motion and purchase Photoshop elements.(At least) THis is alot more money than the PC, but it is a much more powerful system, with many features that will allow you to work professionally for years without upgrading. (Provided you move on to HDV and not something else like film or holographic projection when they start to make an appearance in the next few years.)\n\nHope this helps,\nTony
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To be honest, you really can't go wrong either way.\nI would recommend Dell on the basis of their support web site.  They make it very easy for you to check for updates on your hardware for your computer.\nWe have Dell's at work, and they are good machines.  I also have seen HP's, and I have not been too impressed with them.
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Dear friend,\n\nYou have not specified your requirement for the computer use and the location, which both depends.\n\nIf its for your home use go for 2nd hand no prob\n\nBut for business purpose pls buy new one with atleast \n\n2.4 - 3.0 GHz, 512+ Ram, 915 GLV board, 17" monitor, DVD Combo (Writer if u need it).\n\nIf any else u require pls feel free to ask
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Defintely buy from Dell. www.dell.com  They have great products for a good price.  You can pick up a good quality computer for under $500.
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Get either an HP, Toshiba, Sony, Apple, or  Dell Computer. All other brands are useless.\n\nHere's  5 computers from those brands that you should look at:\n\nDell XPS M1710 if you need a multimedia computer, $3459.00 only. \n\nToshiba Sattelite A110 if you need a cheap computer, $549.00 only. (I think)\n\nHP Pavillion dv9000t series for gaming, $899.99 only.\n\nApple Macbok pro if you need lots of memory, $2,499 only.\n\nSony Vaio VGN-TX670P if you need an ultraportable laptop, $1,600 only.
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If you want an Apple wait a bit. They're gonna release the new Mac with the Intel chip. You'll be able to run OSX and Windows.\nI would wait and buy a MAC when its ready. I wont even tell you what other PC is good because the're all shit compared to MACS.\nALSO REMEMBER HP, GATEWAY, AND EMACHINES have all filed for bankruptcy!!
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Wat type of computer? THey might have a download or have a help site to answer your question
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go with dell or HP prices are a little cheaper at HP get more stuff on the PC. But by all means you are definitely a Media person so Aim for larger Hard drives and Pentium M. it is made for media experience\nand when buy comp. make sure you customize it take out everything you don't need (prices will change dramatically) and only put in what your going to use. (ie. DVD burner x read and write speed you need to get the job done) if you can try to get your hands on a program called Alcohol 120% you will be amaze at it functions.
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The age doesn't matter, it's the planned usage you will want to know.  What do they plan to use the computer for?  Web surfing, music, word processing, etc does not require a powerful system.  Gaming, digital imaging, conquering the world - these are what require power machines.  \n\nI would get them a decent, but budget, prebuilt system.  Preferrably an HP, Compaq, or EMachine (all HP basically since Compaq builds Emachines and HP owns Compaq).  They will come with a recovery partition that will reset the computer to the "out-of-box" setting should anything go wrong.  Some even allow you to keep software and personal files.  Much easier than reformatting, and quicker.\n\nGateway's are crap.  They gave me faulty RAM modules, then when I asked about the type (since it wasn't included in the documentation) they said I HAD to buy it from them to insure compatibility and it would be $184 for a 128MB stick.  I said I have something you can 'stick' somewhere.  Anyway, I went to Circuit City and got some RAM that works fine.  Turns out it was 128MB 100/66MHz RAM in their system.  Not sure about the other specifics.\n\nThat is my parents' computer BTW...they are mid-40s.  They need a new one, too - so while you're at it if you could pick up a decent Celeron-based PC or something for them. - j/k.
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You mean replace your computer, I presume.\n\nThat's really up to you.  Obviously technology continues to advance at a rapid pace and better components continue to be made at lower prices.  In the end, it's all about whether you feel your computer serves your needs.\n\nDoes your present computer adequately run all the applications you use?  Can it easily multi-task?  Does its graphics capability match your needs?\n\nIf you're considering an OS upgrade (maybe the soon-to-arrive Windows Vista), that alone may provide the reason to shop for "newer-faster-better".
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If you're going to be going to college, a laptop -- for portability. \n\nOtherwise, if portability is not an issue (at school or at home) -- a desktop, of course!  You get much higher end components for the same amount of money.  Desktops are easier to upgrade and repair.  Desktops are less prone to accidents, breakdowns, etc..\n\nMinimum requirements:  Duo processors; at least 1GB RAM (PC5300); Level 2 cache 512KB, or better; a dedicated video card (not integrated into the system board.)  A desktop can get you these specs much cheaper than a laptop -- period.
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hmm...good question.... This depends on if you wanted a desktop or a laptop. \n\nIf you were going for something portable, that you could take to a friend's house to show off or have lan parties with, I'd probably agree with everyone and say an alienware. They are built for gamers like us. lol Make sure if you get a laptop it DOES NOT have the express graphic card in it - it isn't good enough for serious gaming! Most laptops (I'm not sure about alienware, so this doesn't pretain to them) have the express graphics cards in them. They're good for web surfing, or simple mundane tasks, but not for gaming.  You got to have a hefty processor also. Since laptops aren't as specifically built for one's individual needs, you'll have to do a LOT of research before you decide upon one.\n\nIf you wanted a mean machine for you and you alone, for sitting comfortably at your own home, at your own desk, in your own chair, I'd say get you a desktop built for you. Our's was specifically built (over and over, as the years go on!) for gaming and heavy graphic programs, like Lightwave. Make sure you have an awsome processor, maybe a 64. I know people will down me for this one, but I would not recommend intel.  Athlon does great. Athlon 64 would be the best. Max out the memory too, so you don't have annoying wait times on your games. Again, get the best graphics card you can afford too. We have a not-so-expensive sound card, (played through our surround sound) and it is just fine for seek and destroy games - so well, you can hear people coming up behind you! \n\nI hope this helps. Good luck, and remember, whatever you get will reflect in the price, most times. A walmart special will not work for gaming. The exception would be if you know someone willing to build you a desktop at a reasonable price!
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Get Alienware.....awesome machines....as long as you don't mind spending a little bit more for it. If money is an issue and you want something cheaper, I recommend a Dell. Don't go with Compaq or HP if you can avoid it, they are just proprietary, production machines.