Which computer is best?

Question

Okay I'm looking into buying a new computer and I've got in narrowed down to these:

1.Dell Inspiron Desktop PC (20871)

- Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Edition, English.
- Inspiron 531s,Athlon 64 X2 3800+ (2.1GHz, 512Kx2).
- 1GB DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz.
- 160GB SATA II Hard Drive (7200RPM).
- 16X DVD+/-RW Drive.

2.Dell Inspiron Desktop PC (19972)

- Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Edition.
- Inspiron 531s, Sempron 3600+ (2.00 GHz, 256K).
- 512MB DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz.
- 160GB SATA II Hard drive (7200RPM).

3. Dell Inspiron Desktop PC (19974)

- Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition.
- Inspiron 531, Atholon 64 X2 4400+ (2.30 Ghz, 512Kx2).
- 1GB DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz.
- 250GB SATA II Hard Drive (7200 RPM).
- 16X DVD+/-RW Drive.
* Monitor sold separately*

p.s: What if I don't want the operating system that comes with(the windows vista?) How would I go about uninstalling that and putting windows xp?

Okay, what about this one:

HP Pavilion Desktop PC (20856)

- Windows Vista Home Premium with Windows Media Center.
- Athlon 64 X2 (B) 5000+ 2.6 GHz (65W)
2000 MT/s (mega transfers/second).
- 2 GB Ram.
- 360 GB SATA 3G (3.0 Gb/sec).
- 16X DVD(+/-)R/RW 12X RAM (+/-)R DL LightScribe SATA drive.

Answer 1

the HP is the best, you can do more to it later on, i dont like DELL they use all of there own branded stuff. i like HP they are good PC's

Answer 2

Hi, I would really suggest that u get computer number 3, its really nice even though the monitor is separate and stuff. You will have buy a Windows Xp license separately and install that ur self. Just make sure u download all the drivers for ur hardware and stuff. If u want to save money for the Xp cd then get computer number 1, they r not that different. I think u will like Vista though just give it a shot at least before u downgrade ur computer to Xp. In other words if u like want to save money for an Xp cd then get computer 1. If u have enough cash then get computer number 3 and buy a really cool monitor with it. It also Vista Premium which is way better than Basic. PLEASE don't bother with computer 2, it sucks. I hope I helped.
Good Luck and take care!
Oh yeah one more thing don't ever get a Mac, it sucks. You will be paying a lot more for just an ugly Apple logo. OS X isn't that great and if u want security from viruses and stuff then install Linux. Linux has some great eye candy to u know all those 3d effects. You can check out some linux videos of beryl or compiz fusion on http://www.youtube.com
If u have any questions about Linux then just ask on Yahoo or if u want u can ask me directly.
Take care again.

Answer 3

The specs on #3 are the best. #2 is the worst.

In order to install Xp you will have to purchase a license for XP and run the install which will remove everything that Dell puts on it as default. It is also a good idea to make sure you have the drivers for XP fro the Dell website jsut in case.

If you are more adventurous you could also go for a dual boot setup which would allow you to use both OS's. This is another issue though but lots of info can be found on the web. Just search "dual boot Vista and XP"

Answer 4

i think u should by

HP Pavilion Desktop PC (20856)

- Windows Vista Home Premium with Windows Media Center.
- Athlon 64 X2 (B) 5000+ 2.6 GHz (65W)
2000 MT/s (mega transfers/second).
- 2 GB Ram.
- 360 GB SATA 3G (3.0 Gb/sec).
- 16X DVD(+/-)R/RW 12X RAM (+/-)R DL LightScribe SATA drive.

Answer 5

If you have enough money, I would suggest going mac. From everything I've heard, Vista is a pain in the *** and most people are going back to XP. I personaly like OSX better than XP but if you have some software that only works with windows, you can buy an XP cd and loas the OS on your mac using free software downloadable at apple.com called BootCamp. It'll let you switch between XP and OSX at reboot. If you want to be able to acces XP faster, you can shell lout some more cash and buy Parallels which is an in OS Emulator which will run your version of Windows in one window of OSX. These twp processes can be done with most all OS's.

P.S. Where I wrote XP when talking about BootCamp, I meant to say Windows. Again BootCamp and Parallels can be used most all OS's i.e. Linux, Windows, ect.

Answer 6

The good choice is 3. Dell Inspiron Desktop PC (19974)
if u want windows vista get Home premium edition. but if u want windos XP u can either get them by ordering this OS when u order ur system, since dell allows u to chose ur own configuration and then place the order according to ur need. There slighter lower models in which u get windows xp, so find out on their site.

Answer 7

Call up the vendor ans make sure they do replace Windows Vista with Windows XP or whichever you like. Otherwise, your money will be spent for nothing. Microsoft's EULA has some such provisions. So, read it carefully and cite it to the vendor. They shouldn't be able to refuse you your choice.

However, if I were you, I would choose a computer that came with FreeDOS or Linux and install my favourite Linux distribution on it.

The HP one and the 3rd choice looks good enough.

Answer 8

dell windows xp home addition laptops are the best i think
dell is a very dependable brand if anything gos wrong with the thing
i have experience

Answer 9

Not crazy about the monitor being sold separately, but the last one is most enticing.

Answer 10

Unless you're a gamer I would say get a Mac.