2007-02-03 03:43:46 · 10 answers · asked by Donna C 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I would go to Dell or HP. NewEgg (www.newegg.com) usually has some pretty good deals.
If you're running Windows, buying a prebuilt PC will be more economical than buying one. The hardware itself can be cheaper for a prebuilt PC, but the cost of the software licenses ($$$$ for Windows OEM) negates that advantage. The big PC makers get volume discounts that allow them to price their bundles lower.
2007-02-03 03:46:51 · answer #1 · answered by achue500 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How do you define "value"?
You really need to decide what is important to you -- if you need help setting up your computer, that will influence where to purchase. A major manufacturer/vendor like Dell, HP or Lenovo will offer many preconfigured systems and many options. Typically these places offer a decent warranty and for a various upcharge will sell you a REAL warranty/service plan. For an upcharge they will even offer on site service at your home or office.
Similarly Apple offers hardware that IS interanlly IDENTICAL and will run Windows, Linux, or the Apple OS X(ten). They offer similar warranty/service program, AppleCare. PLUS the Apple Stores (in many major shopping districts) have an in store Apple Genuis that can help with many issues. Apple is well regarded for including many programs to work with photos, video, and downloaded music. Their most affordable desktop computer is VERY tiny and fits in take home box about a quarter the size of a shoebox. You will need to spend about eight hundred dollars, you might spend less at other sources, but most people feel you get what you pay for.
2007-02-03 04:03:27 · answer #2 · answered by DokterScience 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on what you mean by 'value'. That also depends on how well you understand the value of the components that go into the PC. The only way you can get the best value on a PC is if you have a complete understanding of what the PC is and how it works. Other than that you can only go by cost as a determination of value. If it is cheap, it has less valuable parts inside. If it is more expensive, hopefully it uses the better parts.
2007-02-03 03:55:41 · answer #3 · answered by Poncho Rio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Choose one with a good helpline. I know Dell are popular but the one I use at work has a terrible flat screen monitor. Some offices have Dell computers and a different brand monitor! Is this all because they only sell mail order?
2007-02-03 03:58:13 · answer #4 · answered by fred35 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dell, HP or Hewlett Packard are definitely best value. If i had to choose one of the 3 i would pick dell. They definitely have the best customer support and are best in value.
2007-02-03 12:41:35 · answer #5 · answered by andrew_kullar_1992 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know what you're doing, I would customize it at the from Dell or some other established company, and just pick what you need to get the best deal.
They can afford to give you good deals, better than you would get making it yourself.
2007-02-03 03:49:47 · answer #6 · answered by sabarwolf30 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest go to pc world or any legitimat pc store then see it for yourself different kinds of pc on display take note of spec., hardware, software, warranty. atleast you picture it out. Then compare prices if in doubt go online to dell or any reputable computer manufactures as you can custumized your pc requirements.
2007-02-03 04:27:30 · answer #7 · answered by briggs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a nice selection Here!!
2007-02-03 08:02:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dell, or buy.com, or newegg.
2007-02-03 03:47:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
build it yourself.
2007-02-03 03:46:43 · answer #10 · answered by Splishy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋