Should I buy this comp?
925575
Seems reasonably priced, it will do everything you want it to. I'd say, go for it.
1042206
Honestly you will probally end up spending more to repair your laptop then you would spend on the desk top. I would compare. Go to Best Buy(they can quote you for free), and find out how much it would be to fix the old one. (even though just an estimate). Then figure it out from there. Also take in to consideration what you use the comp for. Do you use it more away from home than you do at home?
489234
Buy it from newegg.com or pricewatch.com\n\nMake sure you get the right speed.
725626
Are you planning on building it yourself?  Or are you buying a factory built one from a reseller/retail?  I suggest, at the very least, 1gb of RAM.  Simply because, it means you won't be limited to being able to run only a few high demand processes at once.  Also, consider no less than a 2.4Ghz processor (I suggest that if you are going to be buying this computer for real media use, get a 3.2 Ghz processor).  Make sure that you grab a graphics card with 256mb RAM (simply because if you watch dvds and tv, you'll want good quality).  Make sure your graphics card has a TV-in/out plug so that you can hook it to your tv or plug in your cable/satellite to it.  Other than that, it's up to you.  Although, I suggest you buy one with PCI-e slots instead of regular PCI since recent hardware has been made for PCI-e slots.  (and it's much faster)
184774
I don't disagree with the above answer, but they are not worth the money you will dump into them. Try 167 dollars just to start things off! Stick with people you know or smaller local businesses. The people doing the work will be paid more and will probably be much more reasonable with their prices. Just because you have a cool logo, doesn't mean you know how to fix computers.
778341
no, i don't think this is a good deal. keep in mind the average life span of a laptop is about 5-6 years, so it could die fast. you better get a new one where you have a warranty of at least one year.\na new laptop with the mentioned specs cost about $650-700 cnd.
1186065
This really comes down to a question of "What do you want to do?".  A lot of my friends ask me for advice when they are goign to buy a new computer.  That is always the first question that I ask them.  If you're just going to use a computer for Internet, email, and other simple tasks, then you do not need a top-of-the-line system, and can go a few years on what you have.  If you are a hardcore gamer, then you obviously would need more processor, memory, a super graphics cards and sound card, and nice speakers.  Then you would probably want to upgrade your graphics card every year or so to keep up with the games.  The best way to "stay on top" of the ever changing technology landscape is to build a custom system (or have it built), and then everything will be modular.  Make sure that the motherboad will accept processors on up the line, for a CPU upgrade in the future.  This way, when you feel that your computer is too far behind, you can evaluate what you need to upgrade.
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.
495977
You should build the computer yourself. You can get many parts that you need from garage sales and the like. The parts that I would still buy would be: ATX Case w/power supply (nothing fancy now, just a case w/400 watt power supply), a CPU, a Motherboard, a SATA 250GB-300GB HDD for security reasons, a OEM copy of Windows XP Pro ($140). Unfortunately, CPUs are expensive! You'll have to save your pennies for that!  DVD/CD drives can be found on most recent computers at garage sales. Just ask them if the CD or DVD drives are working. Strip the memory out of the old ones too, it may work in your build. There is usually a sticker on the memory that gives the info on it for that stick. If you put it yours just make sure that it is the right type for the mobo and CPU. This could become a family project, have the kids help you out! They have lots of friends looking to rid themselves of old computers. You can make use of those parts! Go to the library and borrow books on how to build computers. There are a lot of them out there! Shop at Newegg.com on the weekends for parts, they have weekend sales on new parts every weekend. This isn't going to be a $200 computer, but it WILL be what you want! You also can buy parts as you can afford them, and there's no finance charges on cash!
781766
WHY DONT YOU BURN IT AND BEAT THE CRAP OUT OF IT....SELLING YOUR PC IS LAME MATE...YOU GOTTA DO THE TYPICAL RITUAL...BURN IT, BASH THE C R A P  OUT OF IT.....\n\nwell, i guess $500+-, tht would be a fair price tag
1181951
no, u r in dire need of up grading. no it is honestly less to buy a new 'puter than 2 upgrade. your video card is good, its what ive got but your total mem sux. plus get 512 ram and a 1 gig slave drive. ooh im still impressed with mine and it was only  $350 new. from wally-world, i mean wal- mar, u know.
486057
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.
238382
I think it matters on what you plan on doing with your computer, and there are plenty up grades for both, it also matters if it needs to be high speed for games or just for the simple stuff such as this(answering questions) and what has a better warranty, or where you live who will repair it with out shipping. maybe I should of kept my mouth shut,I'm not exactly sure my self other then the facts I've already stated
713024
yeah it's pretty good, check out TigerDirect.com for price comparasions as they have some of the best deals out there.
975408
Well, you should buy whatever one you can afford.  If you can afford both, then buy both adn see what on you like more,and then return the one you don't want anymore, or just keep them both\n\n\nThat is what i would do.
99324
leave it alone. it runs just fine. do you want to void your warranty? if you cant decide what to do with your excess of money, i have some ideas......
991274
if it is your budget go for it. nothing wrong with more power. make sure you build it with a 64 bit CPU.