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southerngale · #1 Postby **southerngale** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 6:55 pm

Regarding my other thread about my piece of junk new computer that is about a year old now...
thread: http://www.storm2k.org/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=55656

Please share whatever you can about what computer to buy and what computer not to buy? I'm definitely thinking Dell but I want opinions from everyone as everyone here uses a computer! lol

What do you recommend and why?

I think what I'm looking for is 512mb, 160gb hard drive, CD RW, DVD-rom. I don't know much about the technical stuff. I'd like a flat screen but it's not necessary and I already have a 4-in-1 printer/copier/scanner/fax so I don't need that.

Please share your opinion...I'm begging ya! 8-)

#2 Postby **DaylilyDawn** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 7:10 pm

I have a HP Pavillion7865 that I am happy with after I had to put in memory and upgraded to XP. It has a 80Gb hardrive, dvdplayer cd burner, floppy drive and 4 usb ports, two in front , two in back. I also have HP 932c printer and HP Precision Scanjet Pro hooked up to it. So far it has been a reliable system for me.

Skywatch_NC · #3 Postby **Skywatch_NC** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 7:28 pm

An Emachines brand and a Lexmark Z715 printer here...for a less expensive route.

Eric

Lindaloo · #4 Postby **Lindaloo** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 7:28 pm

You already know my thoughts. :lol:

#5 Postby **alicia-w** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 7:39 pm

Dell!

Scorpion · #6 Postby **Scorpion** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 7:56 pm

Get the new mini Macintosh! Really small, really cheap, really nice!

nystate · #7 Postby **nystate** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 7:56 pm

I have a Dell Dimension 4400. Got it a few years ago and it is still working great. I would go with a Dell if I were you. :wink:

Website · #8 Postby **Brent** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 7:56 pm

STAY AWAY from Compaq and avoid HP unless it has something you really want(CD burner).

#9 Postby **streetsoldier** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 8:01 pm

Dell Dimension 4600 or 4700 (whatever the newest number is) w/four-year 24/7 support package, at least 40GB hard drive, and Norton 2005 Anti-Virus, set up for Windows XP Home.

Ya can't lose. :wink:

#10 Postby **PurdueWx80** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 8:05 pm

I love my Mac iBook, but it's probably not the cheapest route to go. If you want to stick with a Windows machine, I'd say Dell or eMachine is the way to go! Good luck!

#11 Postby **MGC** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 8:25 pm

How much you wanna spend? I have a Dell notebook. Luv it.....MGC

#12 Postby **Terry** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 8:29 pm

Dell Dimension 4400 and Dell Inspiron 5100.

The 4400 is my third Dell desk top. I've had no problems with them.

southerngale · #13 Postby **southerngale** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 8:36 pm

Ok, thanks everyone. Keep those opinions coming!

MGC...I really don't know, just the best deal I can get on a GOOD computer.

Purdue...at this moment, I'm so sick of Windows and their stupid messages that aren't a bit of help, I'd probably buy a Mac if there was one in front of me right now.

#14 Postby **Stephanie** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 8:58 pm

Brent - actually, I've had Compaqs in the past that I was happy with, but I know that they are not Dells.

Marty has a Dell that is about 4 years old. He got some nasty virus or worm one time and had to get everything re-installed, but it's never been the same since. A good friend of mine swears by Dell.

Guest · #15 Postby **Guest** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 9:10 pm

Well as much as you have heard me go on about my HP in a negative way i must say other then the troubles i have had which was NOT the computers fault i have had no others. And when i say not the computers fault i mean most of mine have been related to trojans/viruses/user picked up from the net which basically can happen to any computer especially if your not using any security.

depotoo · #16 Postby **depotoo** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 9:50 pm

i love dell! i'be had compaq, hp and ibm and this is my favorite!
they are getting rid of last years models right not too! the computer i have is now a third of what i paid for it 4 months ago!

southerngale · #17 Postby **southerngale** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 9:53 pm

depotoo wrote:i love dell! i'be had compaq, hp and ibm and this is my favorite!
they are getting rid of last years models right not too! the computer i have is now a third of what i paid for it 4 months ago!

Which one is that?

kmanWX · #18 Postby **kmanWX** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 10:03 pm

southerngale, What do you mainly used this computer for?

Reminder be carefully when it comes to how much ram your computer will have.

Yankeegirl · #19 Postby **Yankeegirl** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 10:26 pm

I hot my HP last year for Christmas.. I have had no problems (knock on wood) with it.

its a...
512 MB
80GB
and it has a 15 inch flat screen moniter... (hp pavilion f1503)
HP a 384 x is the model I have...

I also have a HP Photpsmart Photo Printer (hp 7350) and I love that too..

southerngale · #20 Postby **southerngale** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 10:37 pm

kman...it gets used a lot and between what I save on here for work and for fun, I do use up some space but mine has 40GB and I think that's been plenty. Heck, I really don't know. I always figure too much space is better than not enough so I'd rather pay a little more and make sure I have enough. Right now I have 256MB and 40GB. If I'm going to get a new one, I guess I'll up that to 512MB. I think I mentioned 160GB in my original post and I have no idea why. I don't really know what to get but Dell is offering a flat screen upgrade through tomorrow so if I want that, I better decide fast.

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