i would like a desktop. we are using it primarily for school/homework, media projects (photos, video and art) and music storage (downloaded and original scores). doesnt need any business bells/whistles, just basic stuff but powerful and user friendly. sales people are not a good source because they are trying to make a sale. i want user feedback and recommendations please. affordable as well. trying to spend less than $800.
2007-01-15 06:03:48 · 13 answers · asked by deathwishpussy 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
this is my problem, i can go to any of the choices that have been offered. but what am i looking for? its easy to choose a brand, but im more concerned with the technical stuff i know nothing about. rams, bytes and hardrives...sounds like a porn movie to me. can i get some detailed answers please?
THANK YOU TO ALL THAT ANSWERED SO FAR!!!
2007-01-15 08:58:19 · update #1
I do not know costs well, but I agree, Apple's are awesome. I have an IBook, have all the MS Office applications to do some of my work requirements. The video and art, photo, etc offered on Apple is amazing.
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2007-01-15 06:09:15 · answer #1 · answered by Damn the Man....Save the Empire. 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'd say Dell. They are inexpensive and user friendly. I have owned a Gateway and a Compaq before and my Dell is the best out of all of those. I bought my PC and printer for way under $800.
If you're going to get any internet hook ups like a router or a wireless adapter, go to best buy for those because the sales guy will tell you how to hook it up and all that stuff.
If you don't want a Dell than I'd say your second best choice would be Gateway. Good luck!
2007-01-15 06:09:36 · answer #2 · answered by Jen 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you may purely use an XP disk to place in XP on one laptop. in case you attempt to place in it on a 2d laptop (illegally) you is truthfully no longer waiting to validate it with Microsoft. in case you uninstalled XP from the 1st laptop Microsoft could enable you to place in it once you call Microsoft applying the telephone quantity you will take transport of while the validation is rejected. As of January a million Microsoft will now no longer sell OEM variations of XP to laptop makers. Dell won't sell a working laptop or laptop with out an working equipment. Dell now no longer even sells and XP platforms at Dell Outlet. because you will ought to reformat the laptop to place in XP it makes no distinction if the difficultcontinual is sparkling or has Vista pre-put in. Get Vista dwelling house top rate and get all the disks. this way in case you elect to place in Vista at some destiny date, and you will, you have gotten the applying for loose. once you format and setting up XP you will ought to place in the XP drivers to your modem; laptop/motherboard; video card; sound card; community card; mouse; internet cam; and so on. that's probable if that's a sparkling laptop kind, that there are not any XP drivers obtainable to your laptop. with out the XP drivers the laptop will run sluggish, if in any respect.
2016-12-12 12:02:21 · answer #3 · answered by fearson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The new Apple computer is the best by far. It runs both Windows and Apple platforms. It is practically virus proof, and is excellent for graphic work. It costs more but is well worth the price.
2007-01-15 06:13:24 · answer #4 · answered by buster 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try to find a used screen, so you can put your investment into the CPU. Buying the whole system is going to run you around $400 for the monitor they included in the deal.
2007-01-15 06:08:58 · answer #5 · answered by Miss Informed 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
for 800 bucks iit opens up alot of oppurtunities get something decent and jsut upgrade it. I would adivse once you do choose a computer since you want it for media projects getting a decent video card will be useful
2007-01-15 06:11:28 · answer #6 · answered by Michael B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get a desktop that has at least 2 gb of RAM memory and at least a 200 gb or more hard drive, dont get dell because it is mostly for business and companies, get a toshiba or sony or hp, apple is good too
2007-01-15 06:06:55 · answer #7 · answered by blue 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I used a dell lap top last year for school and playing around. I loved it and still use it from time to time.
2007-01-15 06:07:00 · answer #8 · answered by Dear need to know 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dell. Also check their cheaper outlet online. It is 40 % cheaper. Go to outlet.dell.com and then click on desktops. You will thank me later.
Ryan
2007-01-15 06:07:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i would go for anything apple. there real great. and you'll have zero problems with them. they can do everything you just asked for and more. seriously conisder a mac.
2007-01-15 06:06:11 · answer #10 · answered by bunty 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋