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Title: New desk top computer......suggestions
Post by: st789 on September 14, 2007, 03:53:08 PM

I am no mean expert in buying tech. stuffs, so I need some advices.  My budget is under $1000.  Both of my nephews are under 12.  They like to use this computer to play on-line games.

Title: Re: New desk top computer......suggestions
Post by: Sluff on September 14, 2007, 04:01:36 PM

Contact RossMAN by PM. He comes across some great deals. I bought mine through him.

Title: Re: New desk top computer......suggestions
Post by: st789 on September 14, 2007, 04:06:03 PM

How do I do that?

Title: Re: New desk top computer......suggestions
Post by: Sluff on September 14, 2007, 04:11:37 PM

Click on his username then scroll down to Send this member a personal message.

Type his screen name in the top box  then type a message and then send.  Good Luck

Title: Re: New desk top computer......suggestions
Post by: okarol on September 14, 2007, 05:15:58 PM

I have a Dell and a Mac - the Dell has worked well, the Mac has more difficult that I imagined. I am technically challenged so I don't have any other advice, but I think asking people what they like/dislike about their computers is a good way to start.

Title: Re: New desk top computer......suggestions
Post by: Sluff on September 14, 2007, 06:08:25 PM

I love my Dell, seriously. I have had several gateways ( sold out now to Acer) I am much happier with the Dell. I have 2 of them.

Title: Re: New desk top computer......suggestions
Post by: st789 on September 14, 2007, 07:00:36 PM

I have heard of good review on Dell.  But first must PM to RossMan.

Title: Re: New desk top computer......suggestions
Post by: kitkatz on September 14, 2007, 09:58:17 PM

I like my IMac. Easy to use and a simple machine. (I was a Windows user, now I am a mac user.)

Title: Re: New desk top computer......suggestions
Post by: Rerun on September 14, 2007, 11:03:31 PM

Quote from: st789 on September 14, 2007, 07:00:36 PM

I have heard of good review on Dell.  But first must PM to RossMan.

Then you have not read my review!   :rant;

Title: Re: New desk top computer......suggestions
Post by: RossMAN on September 14, 2007, 11:14:08 PM

st789,

Despite Rerun's experience, nothing will give you more bang for your buck than a new Dell.  My second choice would be HP.

Are you looking for a computer only or computer and flat panel LCD monitor?

Title: Re: New desk top computer......suggestions
Post by: st789 on September 14, 2007, 11:19:30 PM

Great my brother just called me and said his 2 kids are not ready to have computer, so I am saving my money.

Title: Re: New desk top computer......suggestions
Post by: RossMAN on September 14, 2007, 11:23:00 PM

Quote from: st789 on September 14, 2007, 11:19:30 PM

Great my brother just called me and said his 2 kids are not ready to have computer, so I am saving my money.

Are you sure?

For $1,000 you can buy two desktops and two LCD monitors if you're patient.

Title: Re: New desk top computer......suggestions
Post by: RossMAN on September 14, 2007, 11:39:51 PM

Here's an example of a Dell deal from last month (8/20) which was VERY VERY HOT:

Intel Core2 Duo Processor E4300 (1.80GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800FSB)
Genuine Windows XP Home
1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz - 2DIMMs
Dell 19 inch Widescreen E198WFP Analog Flat Panel Monitor
128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8300GS
80GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache
Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
48x CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo Drive
Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
1 Year Limited Hardware Warranty with Next Business Day On-Site Service
10GB for 1yr Online Backup by Dell Datasafe

Guess how much?