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Validus · 02-26-2003, 01:59 AM

Apperantly they are huge over here in Europe... I don't like em. Does anybody have one? Problems with it? Slow? Any feedback on HP computers?

gothweb · 02-26-2003, 02:03 AM

I worked as a helpdesk tech for a few years. The only period worse than when we switched to HP computers was when we were going with NEC (PackardBell).

I think about 1 in 6 of the HPs was faulty in one way or another. I remember opening one up, right out of the box, and a spring flew out of nowhere at me! Zing!

Seaz · 02-26-2003, 02:04 AM

CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dont buy them. save yourself allot of pain and go dell if you need a brand name. and if not make your own

psyko514 · 02-26-2003, 02:05 AM

I used to have one. Worst piece of shit I've ever owned. My parents bought it spur of the moment 5 years ago without consulting me.

The computer would crash and refuse to boot-up for anywhere from 1 hour to 2 days!! It was fucking absurd!

gothweb · 02-26-2003, 02:06 AM

Oh, I almost forgot...

"http://www.apple.com/switch"? -- It's the "Format C:"? of our generation.

Validus · 02-26-2003, 02:06 AM

Yea, if it would be for me, I'd only work with Dell's or Sony's hmmm... I do lots of things that really requiere a lot of power, and this hp well.. haha... doesn't have enough.

I had a dual 3.1 ghz system at home, that was fast enough. Well I still have to find a PC that is fast enough to handle all the 3D stuff I do.. and all the other things.. as fast as I want. Sure... a Unix box would take care of my 3D problems but wouldn't help me with the rest.

BluMedia · 02-26-2003, 02:11 AM

Had one and have had no problems but friends mom has one and it sucks so it is hard to say. I have friends will Dell's etc and they sucks so who knows. Just get something with a extended warranty.

Mark

phogirl69 · 02-26-2003, 02:12 AM

Out of all the brands that you can get a normal store like BestBuy, which one do you guys think is best, BESIDES Dell,
which they don't sell at stores anyways. HP, Compaq, Sony Vaio, VPR Matrix or the dreaded E Machines

? And please don't say "build your own". I have a Compaq and I know everyone says they are really bad, but mine is working really nicely, and I have no probs with it whatsoever.

GTS Mark · 02-26-2003, 02:16 AM

I work on a HP desktop and Compaq Laptop. Both are pieces of shit!

When I upgrade, I am going Dell.... No question about it.

DH

Validus · 02-26-2003, 02:26 AM

I#d say sony... hmm.. I love the sony laptops... come with a 16.1" screen... hmm.. but those are just the laptops.

Thing is... people always don't buy the best machine available... within reason. I think it is a bad move because the machine will be outdated MUCH quicker.

If u type in word all day and browse the net it is all good.

I want a system that can have Maya 4, PS7, Img Ready, illustrator, 6-10 IE's, Plasma, and Flash open.... thats the perfect design package.. doesn't get better then that.

My old system did it.. well rendering was still a pain!

StacyCat · 02-26-2003, 03:09 AM

WEll, the HP computer that my parents have is impossible to update. We had to take out the hard drive to install new memory.

Ive been looking at teh VPR martix computers for when I buy my next one. Great specs, lowers prices, very easy to install new hardware (they even opened up the case for us in the store)

http://www.vprmatrix.com/

anyone see the Lindows 799 3lb laptop?

02-26-2003, 01:59 AM	#1
Validus Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 4,012	HP desktop computers Apperantly they are huge over here in Europe... I don't like em. Does anybody have one? Problems with it? Slow? Any feedback on HP computers?

02-26-2003, 02:03 AM	#2
gothweb Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Back in the USSA Posts: 8,849	I worked as a helpdesk tech for a few years. The only period worse than when we switched to HP computers was when we were going with NEC (PackardBell). I think about 1 in 6 of the HPs was faulty in one way or another. I remember opening one up, right out of the box, and a spring flew out of nowhere at me! Zing! __________________ Photos by Ian X.: Distinctive photos of goth babes. Blood Money:Your traffic, my sites, our money. MojoHost: Still the best.

02-26-2003, 02:05 AM	#4
psyko514 See sig. Join Epic Cash. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec. ICQ: 214702014 Posts: 22,366	I used to have one. Worst piece of shit I've ever owned. My parents bought it spur of the moment 5 years ago without consulting me. The computer would crash and refuse to boot-up for anywhere from 1 hour to 2 days!! It was fucking absurd! __________________ Bad Girl Bucks - 50% Revshare through CCBill. Promote BrandyDDD, Pixie's Pillows, Action Allie and more! Phoenix Forum Pics \| Webmaster Access Montreal pics email: psyko514(a)gmail.com \| icq: 214-702-014

02-26-2003, 02:06 AM	#5
gothweb Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Back in the USSA Posts: 8,849	Oh, I almost forgot... "http://www.apple.com/switch"? -- It's the "Format C:"? of our generation. __________________ Photos by Ian X.: Distinctive photos of goth babes. Blood Money:Your traffic, my sites, our money. MojoHost: Still the best.

02-26-2003, 02:11 AM	#7
BluMedia Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,973	Had one and have had no problems but friends mom has one and it sucks so it is hard to say. I have friends will Dell's etc and they sucks so who knows. Just get something with a extended warranty. Mark __________________ IntenseCash - If you can't convert us then you might want to look for a new job . BrokeStraightBoys.com converting 1:124 stats counted by Nats

02-26-2003, 02:04 AM	#3
Seaz Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 773	CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! dont buy them. save yourself allot of pain and go dell if you need a brand name. and if not make your own

02-26-2003, 02:12 AM	#8
phogirl69 Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,330	Out of all the brands that you can get a normal store like BestBuy, which one do you guys think is best, BESIDES Dell, which they don't sell at stores anyways. HP, Compaq, Sony Vaio, VPR Matrix or the dreaded E Machines ? And please don't say "build your own". I have a Compaq and I know everyone says they are really bad, but mine is working really nicely, and I have no probs with it whatsoever.

02-26-2003, 02:16 AM	#9
GTS Mark Vrume Mark Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 20,912	I work on a HP desktop and Compaq Laptop. Both are pieces of shit! When I upgrade, I am going Dell.... No question about it. DH

02-26-2003, 02:26 AM	#10
Validus Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 4,012	I#d say sony... hmm.. I love the sony laptops... come with a 16.1" screen... hmm.. but those are just the laptops. Thing is... people always don't buy the best machine available... within reason. I think it is a bad move because the machine will be outdated MUCH quicker. If u type in word all day and browse the net it is all good. I want a system that can have Maya 4, PS7, Img Ready, illustrator, 6-10 IE's, Plasma, and Flash open.... thats the perfect design package.. doesn't get better then that. My old system did it.. well rendering was still a pain!

02-26-2003, 03:09 AM	#11
StacyCat Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,167	WEll, the HP computer that my parents have is impossible to update. We had to take out the hard drive to install new memory. Ive been looking at teh VPR martix computers for when I buy my next one. Great specs, lowers prices, very easy to install new hardware (they even opened up the case for us in the store) http://www.vprmatrix.com/ anyone see the Lindows 799 3lb laptop?