2007-01-03 03:32:59 · 9 answers · asked by sensey 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
If you know little about them and want to spend the least money, get a Dell. The company is designed for people like you. Just don't let the salesperson talk you into things you don't need.
If you want something special, like a state of the art gaming machine, or an especially quiet pc for media use, try to find a local computer shop that will work with you personally. Obviously that costs money.
Retailers like Best Buy or Circuit City don't have the expertise the above people have. But if you want a relatively inexpensive PC that you've operated yourself before buying, that's your alternative.
My own personal choice is to build my own. It's not that hard, and there are tons of guides on the Internet. Google build your own pc. One advantage is that you now know enough to upgrade something like a video card yourself.Another is personal pride in doing it. But, you can't do it as cheaply as Dell, especially when you count the software Dell includes.
2007-01-03 05:29:15 · answer #1 · answered by Bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the US then I suggest going to Best Buy. You can look at what they have online and compare prices and features at www.bestbuy.com. The best type depends on what you want to do with it. If you have the money, I suggest either a Pentium VII dual core or AMD dual core processor with at least 2 Gigabytes of RAM memory. You can add on the bells and whistles from there.
2007-01-03 11:36:29 · answer #2 · answered by Michael F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always bought my own customized laptops from HPShopping.com
Good prices, good product, pretty decent service.
If you aren't comfortable specifying your own configuration I guess I'd go to a store.
2007-01-03 11:36:00 · answer #3 · answered by smartmitch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found that tigerdirect.com is great. I got a really good deal and the have lots to chose from.
2007-01-03 11:38:26 · answer #4 · answered by frannie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alienware for gamming and all media needs hp for everything else
get the 64 bit amd processors
2007-01-03 11:35:38 · answer #5 · answered by deitymike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dell.com You can customize a your own computer to fit your needs. I purchased from dell, and I love mine
2007-01-03 11:41:13 · answer #6 · answered by Spoiled 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.linux.org/vendor/system/index.html
or, get refurbished Dells, starting at $64.00, include keyboard, mouse, and warrantee, http://cheaptronicsdepot.com
And, try running them upto 50X faster, (just like Microsoft does on their 45,000 computer websites), by running GNU/Linux! http://pclinuxos.com
2007-01-03 16:06:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitelly buy a dell.
You can buy it standard, or cutomize, or upgrade it before buying it.
2007-01-03 12:41:18 · answer #8 · answered by Ginecologo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pc world, currys
2007-01-03 11:34:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋