what is the best home computer that is relatively price friendly?  I was leaning towards a HP or Dell?  Ideas?
920934
dont buy dell, just build your own computer...
975453
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.
699584
Right now there is a great deal on a laptop that is good for basic home use. It is an HP and you can get it for $299.99 after a hundred dollar mail in rebate. There are some restrictions but I will definitely be getting one... It is such a steal! Check out all the details at the links below...\n\nhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/11/17/circu...\nhttp://techdirt.com/articles/20061115/16...\nhttp://news.com.com/notebooks+dropping+t...\nhttp://bfads.net/pop/3772\n\nOh ya you can actually get the notebook for $99.99 but you have to jump through a lot of hoops and it will probably will end up costing you more in the end...\n\nGood Luck!
984275
Go with a dell or hp with at least 512 megs of ram and built-in wireless. Both of them make great computers and you should be able to get them for around 600 bucks. But make sure it has 512 megs of ram or more.
917813
I agree with other posters. Walmart is hardly a place to buy a computer. While the price is important, specs and warranty are too. Compaq is basically HP since it’s the same company so it’s not all bad. CPU is a bit slow given what’s out these days, hard drive is ok. You’ll need more ram then 512 ( at least 1gb ) to make it a worth while machine. Because of that and lack of long warranty, I would say pass and look for something else. With the holidays coming, I am sure there will be better deals.
1115415
Just get a Dell. You can save money by building it yourself or buying from TigerDirect, but if you ever run into problem. You are the techsupport, and good luck collecting any waranty from newegg or TigerDirect.
822224
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.
987661
I don't recommend anyone to purchase a Compaq or a Hewlett Packard (HP) computer of any kind.  They're made by the same company and they're cheaply built PCs.  Anyone that I've known to have one (including myself) has had nothing but problems with them.\n\nI'd go for something better but that all depends on how much you'd like to spend.  If you're looking for medium grade laptops that won't put much of a dent in your wallet, then go for Toshiba or Dell.\n\nIf you're willing to spend the cash and get the best, go for Sony or IBM.\n\nAs far as Windows XP, if you're not an experienced user or an IT professional, then Home Edition will be just fine for you.
221089
^_^ neither dell nor hp\nthe best PC is the one you're configuring yourself - if you can.
758534
hp has alot\ni have a dv5000 series and its ok. I got it for like 1200
534566
It definately looks like a good computer and Dell is a good brand.  However, it looks like it does not come with Microsoft Office.  So if the productivity software that does come with it is ok for you then I don't see why not.  But if you would like to basically make up your own computer per your preferences I would go to either the HP or Dell website and configure your own.\n\nI've bought an HP laptop for the business I work for through the HP website and haven't had any problems.  I recently, for Christmas, purchase a Dell laptop with no problems.  Both were configured per the our preferences.  One thing I liked about both was the extended warranties & service care.  I purchased, for myself, the total warranty package so that if the dog decided to wiz on it, it would be covered.  Just the other day, the letter F key fell off, I called Dell, they said they would send a technician to my house, I asked if they could come to my work instead and they did with a new keyboard that they reinstalled.  No problems at all.\n\nNow, if you do decide to get either and HP or Dell through the companies website direct, I would suggest you go to www.ebates.com first, sign up with ebates (it's all free).  Once you sign up with ebates, click on the appropriate link for either HP or Dell (Best Buys is in there as well as tons of other companies, business, etc.) and then purchase your laptop that way.  The ebates sign, when you link through their website, provides rebates and I believe both companies are at 2% which is given out in a check quarterly.  I just recently got my daughter a 60 GB ipod video from Target & I'll get a check for $16.00 as they rebate back 4%.  I've gotten almost $500 from ebates, I purchase from Staples, Target, HP, Dell, Best Buys, Circuit City, Office Depot, etc.\n\nGood luck!
76417
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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I have worked with both expensive and cheap DELL machines and other computers such as GENESIS, Fujitsu Siemens, RM, etc. I have also seen some HP in action. But if you want to buy a medium range computer I suggest DELL.\n1. Because dell mashines are actually extensivelly tested before they go out.\n2. You buy quality: just open a DELL and see how the cooling system works, how good built the components are etc. These mashines are simply impresive. However you may also find that are abit more expensive than other mashines which may appear to be faster. However you pay a bit more because you buy quality and quality means that during summer a medium range dell wont overheat and after 1-2 years the cooling system will be as good as new or in your area you may have free technical support with the option to have a repair man coming to your home to fix your dell if it has a problem. However DELL's never break down. So you dont have to pay for this service
690673
Dell or HP. You have to put an eye on the support given by the manufacturer. Dell service is better and faster than HP, in case of a hardware failure, but HP hardware is better, so you decide between having a very good support and good hardware (this is DELL), or having a very good Hardware with regular support (this is HP). In my particular case, I prefer Dell, because of the support.\n\nHope this helps. Regards
371656
I like DELL more than others.\ngood pricing-good quality-good features
493688
I suggest you to go for HP...simply they are the best in Laptops for the past 10+ years....their support through out lifetime is another asset...they are technically advanced hence rated best.....if you are looking for cheaper one....then Dell could be your option.\n\nGood luck.\n:)
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Go for a branded PC of HP or Dell.\n\nYou should look for P4 2.88Ghz or 3Ghz with 1 GB of RAM, 17" SVGA monitor, 180GB of HDD, Built in NIC with at least 32MB of video ram.