Looking to buy a computer for myself.................?
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This is a loaded question that can't be answered correctly without knowing what you want the computer for.\n\nGames have a different high end requirement then Graphic Artists.\n\nmany graphical artists won't work on an LCD monitor for example.\n\nEach hardware has several items that need to be 'looked at' to determine if it's 'good enough'\n\nIf you want to email me in regards to what you're plans are for your computer I can try and piece some ideas together for you.
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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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great computers, but very expensive....you can build one your self for less. building your own computer isn't difficult to do, the down side is you have to be your own tech support
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Buy your own computer and be its administrator.
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I buy computer equipment from two sites and nowhere else (ever).\n\nhttp://www.tigerdirect.com\nhttp://www.newegg.com\n\nYou can usually get a decent PC from either of those for half (or less) of what you'd pay at Best Buy or Circuit City.
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Go to a reputable computer store and ask to speak to someone who is knowledgable on laptops.\nTell them what you need the laptop to do and how much you have to spend. They will show you alternatives. Do that in 3 or 4 stores, then go on the Internet and save yourself up to 10%.\nIn other words, get the best that you can afford. All manufacturers have good and bad models. A shop assistant who deals with them everyday will know the best (and worst)
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I buy all my computer stuff from http://www.newegg.com. Once you know, you newegg! :)
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Built my first computer,about as hard as a snap together model I used to build when I was little. Biggest worry, static electricity.\nSure, there are some cheap computers out there. But once you get what you want added on, you'll be surprised at how high that price will go. Not only that but upgrading certain things will be impossible or just a downright pain in the butt. \nIf you're looking for the minimum, just buy one. If you're looking to for something a little nicer with some goodies and may want to upgrade or add on as you go, build it yourself.\nAlso, if you have the time, check some of the deal websites out there, they can make things MUCH cheaper with rebates and sales for certain items. An example...you might find a hard drive you want for $80, but catch the deal and you might get a $40-$60 rebate. slickdeals.net is a favorite of mine.
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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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Holidays and back to school.  Dude just build one yourself.  When you buy a computer from some hack company you mostly just pay for the name.  Look on the web, its pretty easy to do it yourself, better components for half the cost.
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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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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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laptop computers can be a rather tricky buy at times, I would suggest that you look out for the cheapest and yet latest desktop on the market, \n\nthe best way to do this is on what they call warehouse sale markets some of them are online.\n\nthese warehouse owners have a service where they sell laptop computers to normal customers like you and me, however with very reduced prices due to the fact that they do not have as much costs as normal shops do, such as rent and a employees etc. as you know most online shops have rather competitive prices sometimes cutting the laptop price to a half.\n\none such website for laptop computers is :\n\nhttp://umgarticles.atspace.com/laptop-computer.htm
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DO NOT buy the 400 dollar bargain machines!!!!!!!!!\n\nI do in-home technical support and too often the clients that purchase these machines complain that they run just like the old one in about 6 months.  The bargain PC's are great if you know how to upgrade the machine yourself and plan on doing so later.  If you dont know how to work on a PC then do yourself the favor of shelling out another 300 dollars to get the next model up.\n\nDual Channel is a Memory technology.  If you dont plan on gaming or doing any high powered video editing, you dont really need it.\n\nlook for the following:\n\nprocessor: 2.5GHz Pentium 4 and up, OR 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon and up.  You will not notice a difference between AMD and Intel processors.  They will function exactly the same. Typically, AMD processor machines are 20-50 dollars cheaper (or the same price with more bells and whistles) than a comparable Pentium machine.\n\nRAM (Memory): AT LEAST 512MB... try for higher if possible.\n\nHard Drive (storage space):  80GB and up.\n\nVideo Card: any video card made by intel is total junk!  If the machine advertises an intergrated intel video processor take it with a grain of salt.  integrated video processors use the computer's RAM which saps performance from your machine.  Try to find a PC with an Nvidia or ATI video card of some kind.  Most people will tell you that if you dont game this isnt necessary... Im telling you that youll sacrifice a bit of speed.  Remember, you can always install an Nvidia or ATI card later on fairly cheap and easy.\n\nCD/DVD burner:  standard these days.  most computers will come with them.  Just make sure that if you want to COPY CD's and DVD's that you have CD/DVD BURNER and a DVD READER drive.
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bestbuy.com\nThey have really good computers like this one \n\nhttp://www.bestbuy.com/?ref=39&loc=01&afsrc=1
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Check TigerDirect.com\nThey have good prices on laptops and such.
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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.