bhunt70
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Tue Jul-20-04 07:31 AM
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Computer Help - Where to buy one? |
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I've been building computers for years now but now I have a question about somehting I haven't been keeping up on. Where can a family member buy one. Since we don't live near each other it's not really feasible for me to build her one and she would also rather stay away from Compaq/Dell/Gateway. I was thinking a good internet store would be good for her (with my advice). She's not a computer neophyte, she's just worn out her last computer and is in the market for a new one.
Any ideas?
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Dirty Hippie
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Tue Jul-20-04 07:40 AM
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1. I had one custom built |
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from http://www.aberdeeninc.com/It was not the cheapest but the parts used were high quality. Very nice machine.
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Tue Jul-20-04 07:44 AM
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go to their web site and pick on they will deliver it.
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Tue Jul-20-04 07:59 AM
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3. tigerdirect.com or motherboardexpress.com |
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have bought barebones systems from them and parts and been very happy with the companies. Tigerdirect.com sells complete systems and I think motherboardexpress.com does too.
We also purchased 2 computers from SAGelec.com years ago and they are still running strong despite heavy use - never have crashed, I guess they do something right.
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Tue Jul-20-04 08:15 AM
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4. I think the best way to buy a new computer... |
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is to, first, decide what you're going to use it for (i.e. none of this "Well, someday I hope to do high res, feature lenth animated movies..."). Second, decide how much you want to pay. Then call a local computer store and have them build one to fit that price range.
Then load up with open source software. Load Window$ if you must but use OpenOffice (productivity), Mozilla (browser, email), GAIM (instant message client). Check out sourceforge.net for all your open source software needs.
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johnnie
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Tue Jul-20-04 08:22 AM
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5. Tiger direct is a pretty good source n/t |
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Tue Jul-20-04 08:23 AM
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Tue Jul-20-04 08:42 AM
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That's where I got mine and I was pretty happy with the service.
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Tue Jul-20-04 09:32 AM
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have bought from both pcmall.com and macmall.com
the discount version of the company is ecost.com
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Tue Jul-20-04 08:58 AM
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8. I bought my computers used and I found these to be excellent stores |
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http://www.dpvtech.com/http://www.secondwindpcs.com/ I bought my laptop from the first link and my old desktop from the second one.
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bhunt70
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Tue Jul-20-04 09:01 AM
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9. thanks for the tips, I'll check all these out. |
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I'm familiar with some of those sites, I just want her to have a couple options. I'd rather build her a good one, but it's easier for her to get one shipped with warranty etc since we don't live near each other.
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Tue Jul-20-04 11:49 AM
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11. I usually get my components from TCWO.com |
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They have good equipment at good prices. I always build my own PC's. That way I end up with what I want the way I want it.
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Tue Jul-20-04 01:46 PM
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I bought a Dell online. I used to have my computers built by local folks, then add new hardware myself. I upgraded the motherboard on my last computer, and kept getting crappy motherboards, so I just gave up and let Dell build a computer for me. It is the best computer I've had yet.
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Tue Jul-20-04 01:51 PM
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13. My awesome Dell got stolen about 2.5 yrs ago. I am ordering a new |
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one this week! YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
www.dell.com
pick and choose your specs!
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