I just need a reliable desktop computer to get through 3 more years of college and then I will get a very nice one (probably Apple) or build my own then b/c I'll have more time to put it together & money. Right now I just need something i can use through college. Any suggestions, and WHY use that one?
2007-12-10 08:16:21 · 10 answers · asked by SportzChick 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
why don't you buy a laptop for 608 $ it's very good one http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Toshiba%20Satellite%20A135-S4527%20Laptop%20Computer:1994737523;_ylt=AtBBnU7KCc_AWYvslSQICbMbFt0A;_ylu=X3oDMTBic2hxMGNhBGx0AzQEc2VjA3Ny?clink=dmps/laptops/ctx=mid:5,pid:1994737523,pdid:5,pos:4,spc:14489115,date:20071210,srch:kw,x:
...it has got 1.73 Ghz "speed" and 1 GB of ram and 120 GB of Hard Disk ...I'm using such one,,,I'm a computer engineer and it's veeeery good with me so how would it be with you since you just need it for the College,,,good luck
2007-12-10 08:22:48 · answer #1 · answered by Mike 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend purchasing a PC and not a MAC for college.
The reason for this is because many of your course related material may involve PC based work.
MACs are wonderful for professions but not so much for a college student. That is however just a personal opinion
I just purchased a great PC from Dell for under $700. Their new laptop lines are great for the price. You can get a laptop for only 599 and it is very decent quality. You may want to spend more towards the 700 dollar mark though as to not get the cheapest PC
I highly recommend Dell simply because off the bat you get 1 year of service. You can also purchase more if you find it necessary. The new desktops and laptops range everywhere from 500-2500. The low end laptops around 600-700 are actually perfect for the average user and are not poor quality at all.
2007-12-10 09:06:28 · answer #2 · answered by downpour046 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the Big box Stores offer complete systems in a range from about $500 up - watch for specials.
If you are not too computer savy, purchase the 3 year extended instore warranty - make sure it includes replacement if the system cannot be repaired.
Remember, you are buying a low end computer - do not expect it to be fast.
Check Dell, Future Shop, Best Buy, etc.
Good Luck.
2007-12-10 08:27:10 · answer #3 · answered by Comp-Elect 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-12 13:21:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If i used to be you i might attempt and stay away from the %. chips that would properly be progressed on the motherboard. I checked the bestbuy internet site and located this: Lenovo - IdeaCentre own pc - 8GB reminiscence - 1TB complicated potential kind: K330-77472LU and that i might couple it with: Radeon HD 7770 which you will must be geared up to seek for out for around $a hundred twenty five.00 btw i take earnings of to be a brilliant AMD fan, however the middle I3 and up Intel chips merely injury the AMD chips ideal now. Which with tax and all might take you on the brink of $seven-hundred (I chosen that snap photos card because of the indisputable fact that it is going to have not any situation with sims 3, plus it is going to likely be waiting to run off the vigor grant interior the lenovo pc.
2016-10-01 07:42:50 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the cheapest one walmart has because for under 700.00 it will last for about a week past the 12 month warranty so you'll have to buy one a year
2007-12-10 08:19:44 · answer #6 · answered by bsmith13421 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you go under 700 sony is out of the question. Unless you buy one with crappy specs.
honestly, although im not a fan of the company, go with dell. good service, good warranties. if not, go hp.
2007-12-10 08:22:41 · answer #7 · answered by Steven B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Look for a used machine. I do not have an Apple but that would be my choice if I were buying one for that purpose. (Mine is home built.)
2007-12-10 08:21:59 · answer #8 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
really consider building one
right now i am building
component from cost £
PSU 530W bulwell 20.75 www.sbcomputers.com
RAM 2gb ddr2 800 ebuyer 30 120640
MOBO asus pk5 ebuyer 90.56 129126
CPU e6750 ebuyer 115.72 130484
Monitor SM2032bw ebuyer 169 125735
DVD 20x web systems 18 www.web-systems.co.uk
HDD 160gb web systems 32 www.web-systems.co.uk
CASE achillies web systems 36 http://www.web-systems.co.uk/?page=Products&pid=3643
GPU 8600gs 512mb web systems 69 www.web-systems.co.uk
Total = £583.03
codes are for ebuyer
2007-12-10 08:20:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dell are very good and have had some good deals lately.
2007-12-10 08:21:43 · answer #10 · answered by josephrob2003 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋