What computer should i buy?
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forget about dell! get a G5 Power Mac with dual 2.7 giga-hertz and 800gb of hard drive space!.. if you have $2,100. if not, get an iBook
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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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Few suggestions. If it's mostly for schoolwork with no gaming planned on the machine, you could go with an Intel Celeron. If gaming is a possibility, go with a Pentium single/duo core.\n\nTry to stick with to processors at least 1.5 to 2 GHz.\nMake sure the Ram is at least 512 MB, anything less is a mistake. \n\nMost computers have good sized hard disk drives now and DVD writing capabilities.\n\nI would advise against e-machines, yes they are cheap, but the quality is just not there. They will last 1-3 years in most cases, but often less. Aim for a mid-range Dell, Compaq or HP. You can easily get a prett decent machine for anywhere between $500-$800. \n\nI'll leave some examples below. \n\nAlso, purchase some Anti-Virus and Anti-spy-ware software to better protect the machine. Especially with a younger adult using it! Good anti-virus: Trend Micro "PC-Cillin" and good anti-spyware: Webroot "Spysweeper".
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Okay.. there are a number of parameters when you want to buy a computer. Also one company may give you an excellent desktop but not a good laptop. Here's my low down..\n\nGraphics intensive, high end, extremely specialized work -> go for Apple, anything else -> use windows. Not that windows is better (Mac is any day better in terms of technology) but windows is a lot less headache when something goes down.\n\nHP/Compaq Desktop -> good value for money, decet looks\nHP/Compaq Laptop -> cheap but not that good a bet, decent looks\n\nZenith Desktop/Laptop -> Are you a techie?? If not, forget it. \n\nDell -> Best value for money looks good\n\nAcer -> cheapest, not sure about quality but definitely good to look at\n\nIBM(Now Lenovo) Laptop -> best performance, a bit pricey but looks very rugged and non - refined.
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All Dell computers are less expensive.  I don't think you should overlook its performance over price, but get a computer that can handle the task you choose to perform on it.  Try visiting a store just to inquire what you exactly need.  I paid a lot more for a home PC than i really needed.  All that bundled software and 1GB of memory, I'm sure I'll never really use as I use my laptop more.
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If you r not a pro user and need the computer for basic stuff like email, web, music, films etc. you can buy one for as little as $300-400 depending on what deal u land. The specs you can expect will be something like this: Celeron-M or Core Solo cpu 1.4-1.66Ghz, 256-512mb ram, CD-RW/DVD drive, 40-60gb HDD, wi-fi wireless. If you want to go even cheaper, get one with an AMD cpu (like Sempron) instead of those intel chips. Check the weekly ads for big stores. This week both Office Depot and Walmart had sub $400 notebooks.
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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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Get a laptop or buy a tablet
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I'd go with a PC, only because I'm more familiar with PCs than I am with Macs.
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Sweetheart, you can buy a great computer for that at TigerDirect.\nThere good ones are assembled by SysteMax (don't get the E-machines...lots of problems) and you can have them customized with more memory or a dual screen graphics card if you want. \nHere is a (long) list of Systemax computers for sale at TigerDirect...\nhttp://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/search.asp?cat=6&keywords=systemax&noredirect=1
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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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Currently Dell is having a sale and you can get a decent  computer for under 500 dollars.  As long as you're not looking for some super-duper gaming/high performance PC, that might be a good choice.  Another cheap, but well regarded brand is HP.  You can customize the computer on both websites (dell.com , hp.com).  If you're able to do it, you could build your own PC, which sometimes is cheaper than buying a prebuilt one.  I would recommend Newegg.com for parts if you want to build your own.\n\nA few things to keep in mind...\n1) Desktops are cheaper than laptops\n2) Generally speaking, PC's are cheaper than Mac's\n3) The processor and the RAM are what make the computer faster.  If you aren't too worried about the speed of the computer, there's no point paying $100 extra for a Pentium D or something similar.  Celeron will do the job.  For the RAM, 256 mb is sufficient for most people.\n4)  If you're planning to store large amounts of music and/or video on the computer, you will need a larger hard drive.  Nowadays most computers don't come with less than 40 gb, but it's not too expensive to get 80 gigs or even more.\n\nHere's a link to a Dell PC that you can customize, but it's already pretty good for the price... just under $500\nhttp://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&oc=DB110C&s=dhs\n\nAnd an HP you can customize (this is a little faster than the Dell if you're looking for more speed, but you should not just limit yourself to these two PC's, check out others on their website and customize them.  This one's base price is a little cheaper than the Dell because there's no monitor included here...)\nhttp://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_series.do?series_name=a1520y_series&catLevel=3&category=desktops/hp_pavilion/a1500_series&storeName=computer_store
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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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Depends on what you need to do. If you are just looking to surf the internet, do word processing, then most will do, Dell is probably the best for the money. However, if you want a well-built easy to use computer that is very strong with graphics, doing video, cropping pictures, then I would recommend a macintosh.  If you are somewhere in between, which you likely are, then I don't know. I enjoy Macs and they have fewer issues that other computers have because only one manufacturer makes their product, whereas PCs have multiple makers and softwared designed for different types.
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The computer with latest available features are the best computer to buy. Because since interms technologies outdating very often, to maintain the value of your investment atleast for some length of your future go for a computer with latest processors with required availble features.
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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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As far as I know, and I've had quite a bit of experience with computers, \n-the first thing you should look for is a motherboard. The motherboard is the main part of the computer (the part that all the other devices are connected with, which means that the motherboard (hence its name) connects, and makes all components that a computer requires to boot work together.)\nAfter choosing your motherboard, you go after a processor. -Some motherboards come with a built in processor, and maybe additional components as well. However, I would buy all components separately, since it is more likely that the quality will be better.\n-After that, you look for a fan, and the electricity/power device.\n-Physical RAM memory.\n-You'll also need a graphics card (and by the way, you've gotta check for compatibility with the motherboard before purchasing the components.)\n-Sound card.\n-cd/dvd drive\n-network card, or a modem\n-you might also find USB ports useful\n-the keyboard and mouse ports usually come with the motherboard, but you still have to check on that first.\n-and a case for the main unit\n\nNow that you're done with the main unit, you can go pick a monitor, a keyboard, and a mouse. And you're done.\nOf course, it is not as simple as it sounds, but I'm sure all the components that you will buy come with instructions, and if you have the time and nerve to go through them, I'm sure you'll be able to get it up and running successfully.\n\nI hope you find this info useful.\nGood luck