I'm going to buy a computer for my 13 years old son who always asks me to buy him one. The computer is just for home use, I think. Is there any suggestions about which brand is the best for us? I want trustful quality but also not too expensive.
2006-08-04 18:59:36 · 12 answers · asked by Ann 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I think so! For the best service and the good quality. I'm using a Dell E510, it's pretty good!
Trust me
2006-08-04 19:03:01 · answer #1 · answered by That One! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For a 13-year-old, a Dell isn't a bad idea. I personally don't like them, but it's because they aren't very customizable and I'm big on that. If he's planning on getting into learning more about computer hardware and doing upgrades in the future, I'd look more into Gateway or if someone can help him put it together, a computer kit.
If he wants a computer for some simple games and school work, go with the Dell. You can get a cheap yet decent computer that will come with most of what he needs. Just don't get Norton with it. I don't know about anyone else, but Norton has screwed up my internet a couple of times. If it comes with Norton by default, don't install it or just uninstall it if it's already on there.
As for which Dell to get, I think the site has a "Which computer is best for me?" page.
2006-08-05 08:33:53 · answer #2 · answered by criticalcatalyst 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
Basically, a computer (PC) is a computer. Dell, HP, Acer, Custom Made machines; may look different on the outside but are pretty much the same inside (this assuming the hardware is identical). Ask whomever is selling you the machine for current or standard hardware (inside components); not outdated hardware from three-four years ago.
Your local office retail store or Dell dealer will generally provide a PC that is adequate for four years, not including additional hardware purchases, anti-virus purchases, etc.
If you need a PC with a good warranty, I would suggest sticking with name brand machines such as HP, Dell, Compaq, etc.
Another suggestion: If your son plans on taking computer classes at school, check and see what types of computers they use for computer/technology classes (Apples or PCs). I would suggest buying a PC - partly because it is still the standard machine used in business/industry. Apples are great if your son has plans to create multimedia projects, movies, etc. However, Apples are very easy for your son to learn/use when he gets older if he chooses to switch computer brands.
2006-08-05 02:16:25 · answer #3 · answered by sanddune 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dell is definitly not the best choice. The have a tendency to use the cheapest parts available to keep prices low. For example - the will give you a very large amount of ram that is also very slow, they never tell you the speed. Same with hard drives. They also put in fast processor with slow graphics and motherboard components. They are also nearly impossable to upgrade and have a very short life span. I sugest that you buy a costom built computer from your local computer store.
2006-08-05 04:38:28 · answer #4 · answered by erickallen2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are looking for something cheap and stable, I would advise an eMachines PC. You can purchase them at Best Buy. You can usually get a full system with monitor for around 400-500 dollars. eMachines are not able to be upgraded since the motherboards are all fused together, but for a 13 year old the PC would be perfect.
2006-08-05 02:06:19 · answer #5 · answered by bigbuzz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dell is the best when it comes to quality and price- I'd get him the Dimension B110 with the 256mb RAM module upgraded to 512mb of RAM. This will about $350, which is a very good price. It's for basic word processing, internet browsing, ect. it's not very good if he's really into computer games, or watches lots of movies.
2006-08-05 02:04:10 · answer #6 · answered by Mike-Q 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dell is not bad, but I would recommend searching eBay. In my opinion custom built computers are the best, because they are built with brand name components. Dell just integrates everything into one chip which won't last very long. You will find better prices for better configured PC's then if you were to call dell. So check it out.
2006-08-05 02:05:41 · answer #7 · answered by AK 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"eMachines are not able to be upgraded since the motherboards are all fused together" As far as I know this is no longer true I worked on a friends computer and it was all standard components inside all that could be seperated like normal. Other companies at one time use to make it impossible to remove certain parts, but I don't believe most do this anymore.
2006-08-05 03:41:23 · answer #8 · answered by Kevin S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sinceit is for all out family use I would say a dell or HP will do you can get some good prices on PC's and laptops at best buy
2006-08-05 03:19:18 · answer #9 · answered by omega101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dell has one on sale, right now, for $299.99.. You will have to buy a monitor. The specs aren't bad, for that price..take a look>>
http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/basdt_b110?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
2006-08-05 02:11:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋