What kind of computer to buy?

Question

PC or Laptop?What is best?
I need new computer and I have old one....But I don t know any of new generation of computer......

Answer 1

Get a Dell PC they seem to be the best to get. I know that is what my Sister-in-law has. I have a Compac and it sucks.

Answer 2

Depends what you are using it for.

If you are just surfing then a laptop, with a wireless card and a wireless router on the end of your phone line. I'm writing this on my Compaq laptop whist sitting on the sofa and watching F1.

If you are doing some serious work, word processing, web design etc then a desktop machine is required.

Which manufacturer. Well Ii hate Dell, the have all their own components, if you need spares you have to go to them.

My laptop is a Compaq and its great. However you have to be able to set the machine up and that applies to all computers.

There are some really great deals on desktop machines right now, that's because manufactures and dealers want to off load stock ready for Windows Vista. Don't bother with vista for at least a year, there is going to be allsorts of problems with it.

Answer 3

A PC would be the best one if you are not planning to use it on the move, I have a laptop and a PC I use the Laptop out and about and the PC at home.
try PC World Curry's and Comet for the best deal

Try to get a computer with

High Processor 2.3GHz to 3.2GHz or higher
RAM 512MB DDR or Higher
Hard Disk 80GB or higher
DVD -/+ R/RW Drive
256MB Graphics or higher

Answer 4

Get a new laptop for free. My brother got one from this place and I'm working on getting mine right now. They're good laptops too.

: http://www.notebooks4free.com/default.aspx?r=712126

If you insist on buying one though, get a desktop unless you know you want it mobile. Building your own is only a good deal if you already have a bunch of software your going to use. Building your own looks cheap until you realise you have to buy all that software.

For desktops go with dell or some company like that who you know has good customer service. For laptops, Toshiba is a good quality product. Alien Ware makes good high end stuff. I've never had much luck with HP (unless your talking about printers).

Answer 5

first choose between a PC or a MAC in here you must consider the sofware you are going to use, not all software are available for both PC and Mac..
--------and then---------
choose between laptop or desktop, obviously if you need mobility you need a laptop, and choose a desktop if you want a lower pricetag or if you want a future upgrade on internal parts like video card, hard drive, etc.
--------and then---------
Choose a spec that is right for you, if you are just into word processing, and the internet, then any spec is ok, but if you are into gaming, make sure you have the top spec video (256MB or more) if you are into graphics software like photoshop or corel or 3D applications, make sure to get the top spec processor (pentium4 3.6ghz, xeon, etc) and high expandable memory (1GB DDR if possible expandable to 2Gb)
**if you dont know anything about computers and you have a bucket of money to spend, just buy the most expensive :-)

Answer 6

Id go for a PC..BUT NOT A DELL !!!
Any of the cheap PC's like in PC World are pretty crappy..buy Computer Active ( a magazine ) and have a look in there.Youll find a much better deal and a better PC.Word of Warning..Make sure it doesnt have a CELERON Processor..they are cheap and nasty and have a tendancy to crash a lot when your running multiple programmes...good luck

Answer 7

First you need to know what you want it to do for you. The only difference that matters in laptops to PC are size and portability. most laptops are more than fast enough and large enough to double as desktops. If you need large and powerful then you might even need to use a network with multiple systems and a central server. you are obviously not going to go to these extremes. So are you going gaming, doing word processing or what? with that in mind you can look around and see what matches your needs. I personally like a PC because I like a huge monitor and a big keyboard for my fat clumsy fingers. I don't need portability.

Answer 8

Don't buy, build your own!

Computer Help Page

http://www.diskgenius.com/

http://www.pcbeginner.com/tools/pcdoctor.htm

http://www.pcguide.com/byop/index.htm

http://www.ntfs.com/boot-disk.htm

http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Boot-Manager-Disk/

http://www.freedownloadscenter.com/Best/ntfs-boot-iso.html

http://www.disk-image.net/products.htm

http://www.bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm

http://www.winternals.com/

http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,25181-order,1-page,1-c,alldownloads/description.html

http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Boot-Manager-Disk/Windows-XP-PowerPacker.shtml

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,674406,00.asp

http://www.nu2.nu/pebuilder/
•http://www.bootdisk.com/utility.htm
•Chapter 1: Purchasing Components
•Chapter 2: Component Overview
•Chapter 3: Installing the CPU, Heatsink, and RAM On The Mainboard
•Chapter 4: Installing The Mainboard In The Case
•Chapter 5: Installing Drives
•Chapter 6: Connecting Components
•Chapter 7: Installing AGP and PCI Cards
•Chapter 8: Testing the System and Completing Assembly
•Chapter 9: Installing Windows XP
•Chapter 10: Configuring Windows XP
•Chapter 11: Installing A Dual Boot Operating System (Linux And Windows XP)
•Chapter 12: Home Video -- “So, You Want to Be the Next Steven Spielberg?”
•Chapter 13: What’s Next?

Answer 9

Get one of the desktop replacement laptops and a docking station.
I've got an HP like that and it works out great.
It used to be that laptops were severely underpowered compared to desktops. That's over.
And contrary to what the Mac Zealot says Macs crash more than any other system I've ever used.

Answer 10

If you are on the go person, or need a computer for school, then you need a laptop. If you need one just for in the house, then a desktop is for you.

For a type of computer to get, it's either building it yourself if you have knowledge, or buying it from a company. When buying it from a company, they tend to charge you for building the computer together.

Some companies in which you can buy a computer from would be:
Gateway
Dell
Compaq
HP
IBM

Answer 11

Any and all maker are mostly good for desktops. It the laptops you have to worry about. Instead of buying a system, you might want to piece together a system. Ever thought about building you on?