Will be my first desktop...what brand(s) are affordable but will not break down after a couple of years. (Will mostly use for research, email, burning cds, typing papers)
2006-12-05 16:08:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Companies are clearing there computers out to make from Vista. You can get a good deal nowadays on computer with 512MB RAM standard. Vista requires at least 1GB and companies do not want to repackage "old models." only a few months old.
Everyone has there own favorite opinion on computers and it is all based on experience Here is some experience I can share with you.
Warranty is very important buy a 2 year warranty it shouldn't cost that much. It comes standard with 1 year and 3 years is just outrageous. Companies usually charge you alot of money if you do not have a warranty or it expired. If you are a first time consumer I would advise you to get the 2 years. that way if something breaks after 1 year which usually does for some reason you will be covered.
Make sure the warranty is NOT with the store it is WITH the company itself ex Dell, Compaq,HP. Store warranty stinks period they take long to fix your computer and when they do you would have had time to buy a new one.
here are some cheap ones you can probally buy at your local store:
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5280738
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5238474
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8020143&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat103700050052&id=1156607398013
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8007319&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat103700050052&id=1155848397067
You should check the computers.
here is some basic info:
Todays standard CPU is above 1.0Ghz
RAM: Standard is 512MB
Hard Drive: 100GB or more
Monitor: Cart is fine (like a Tv) LCD(Flat)
RPM of a Hard drive: 7200RPM
CD DRIVE: DVD-ROM/CD-RW (combined together)
DVDROM is to read DVD's DVD-RW means you can burn DVD's
CD-RW means you can burn your own CD
Cheapest Desktops: Dell, E-Machine,HP, Compaq
2006-12-05 16:24:35 · answer #1 · answered by Explorer.exe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like HP. I have had mine for over 4 years now. No repairs. I suggest getting the restorations CD's as well as the built in restore partition if at all possible.
Costco has the best 6 month return policy for any reason.
Minimum requirements
2.53 GHz pentium 4
512 MB RAM
80 gigs HD
CD-DVD RW
17 " lcd flat screen monitor
HP All in one printer 1500 series
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2006-12-05 16:19:33 · answer #2 · answered by Elaine B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go with sony vaio or hp, dell sucks it uses the cheapest and oldest parts on the market. also if u can afford to...consider getting an alienware pc..might cost u a bit more but if u don't know how to build your own pcs it is a good solution www.alienware.com
2006-12-05 16:51:05 · answer #3 · answered by stritsoldier 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dell. No doubt.
Get their fastest Celeron processor with a CD burner. Don't get any of the extra crap. Uninstall all the crap software that you didn't ask for as soon as you get the PC.
2006-12-05 16:11:23 · answer #4 · answered by Secret Agent of God (BWR) 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not a dell b120!!!it only came with 2 GIGS OF MEMORY!!!!LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO AN IPOD...NOW THEY MAKE PC'S WITH 70 AND 80 GIGS!!!Try HP....I hate this dell
2006-12-05 16:17:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'll say Alienware.... http://www.alienware.com
2006-12-05 21:09:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think lenovo is good.
2006-12-05 16:15:55 · answer #7 · answered by dolly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋