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CancerFactory · 12-28-2001, 04:23 PM

Howdy. Im looking to buy a 2nd computer. Looking to spend $900 maximum(for the computer, witout monitor)
im looking at DELL and SONY VAIO...i can get a 1.5 GH p4 with 256 MB ram and a geforce 2 and 40 GB of hard drive. Can i do better than that with another brand? What brand would you go with?

yys · 12-28-2001, 04:29 PM

I'd buy a Dell. Reliability and service are excellent. I bought one almost 2 years ago and the original HDD failed a few weeks ago. They sent a guy over with a new one in less then 24 hours; you can't top that for service. They answer their support phones within 5 minutes usually too. I know when I buy a new computer this upcoming year I'm buying another Dell.

Jamdin · 12-28-2001, 04:30 PM

I would go with Dell...until Sony comes out with the Spiderman computer in May

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Brad Mitchell · 12-28-2001, 04:31 PM

Here's a TIP:

Buy Dell. Best warranty, service and performance for many years. I've got tons of Dell computers and couldn't be happier. If you want a MACK DADDY computer in your budget check out their factory outlet, their best kept secret... all machines are ready to ship and come with a SAME AS NEW warranty. Plus, you can save 30-50%.

http://www.dell.com/outlet

Cheers!!

Brad

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Kat - Fast · 12-28-2001, 04:35 PM

Most of the companies I work for have Dell - the rest usually go for Compaq.

ldinternet · 12-28-2001, 04:37 PM

Do you guys have MESH computers in the states? They kick fucken ass. You should take a look at Fujitsu machines too, I've had one for the past two years and it's rock solid.

I just bought this baby yesterday

Pentium 4 1.8GHz
256mb SDRAM
32mb TNT 2
40gb hdd, though I may add a second...
Philips 107E Monitor
DVD/CDRW
Windows XP & Works
Soundmax card & Creative labs speakers
Keyboard, mouse... heh

£799.99
that's about $1100 so it's the best deal I've seen, on account that they like to rape us on price over here.

I hooked the thing up with an old TV card and zip drive, now we're screaming.

Plus they threw in an Epson C40+ USB Printer and Visioneer USB scanner for free.

[This message has been edited by ldinternet (edited 12-28-2001).]

12clicks · 12-28-2001, 04:37 PM

nothing beats a Sony Vaio laptop.

nothing

Liam · 12-28-2001, 04:45 PM

built one yourself.
or
dell.com.
alienware.com.

RK · 12-28-2001, 04:48 PM

I just build them myself.

TheApostate · 12-28-2001, 05:01 PM

Build your own computer.

I just got a new athlon xp1600

512 mb ram
40gb hard drive
dvd/cdrw drive
everything in the case cost only about $500

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m0rph3us · 12-28-2001, 05:04 PM

SONY all the way

I have a VAIO laptop and i LOVE it.. fast, big ass screen, never crashes... love it!

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CancerFactory · 12-28-2001, 05:17 PM

actually, the comp i have now is a DELL comp. As far as service goes, i would agree, they are the best by far. i bought it 3 years ago(600 mhz, paid fucking 3 grand for it. LoL)
during that 3 years, ive had the harddrive die once(sucked, lost all my data) and ive had the graphic card get fucked up also. Theyve replaced both for me immideatly. I was just wondering if there was any other brands that were comparable but cheaper. this baby still runs awsome, but gonna get a 2nd comp thats a bit faster, so i can run photoshop, flash, dreamweaver, image ready,cute ftp, and a mp3 player all at once. hehe. now that be cool
looks like the sentiment is to stick with them. thanx fellows

CancerFactory · 12-28-2001, 05:22 PM

by the way, one thing ive heard is that its better to go with a top of the line graphic card, then to spend the money on geting the fastest processor. So getting a 1.5 GH proccessor and a geforce 3 is better for performance, vs getting a 2.0 GH proccessor with a TNT 2. Anyone else heard this?

Scootermuze · 12-28-2001, 05:23 PM

Almost any system you buy anymore, you have to put up with their bull all over the system. Almost like AOL. Building your own system isn't that difficult and you get just what you want. One place that I thought was rather impressive is 499pc.com (no I'm not tied to them).. they have 1300Ghz barebones for $200.. and other nice little deals.. lifetime guarantee..

Scootermuze · 12-28-2001, 05:33 PM

Oops.. that was $299 for that system.. but hey....

amadman · 12-28-2001, 05:33 PM

here is a nice place to start:
http://www.pricewatch.com/

jimmyf · 12-28-2001, 05:41 PM

I just read what you people are buying, with add on's, go down to 3 or 4 stores, buy a mess of hardware and throw it together.

Some of you do some pretty good research.
Saves me a ton of time.
So I thank you.

Jim

[This message has been edited by jimmyf (edited 12-28-2001).]

CancerFactory · 12-28-2001, 05:56 PM

Sup Jimmy, this is Metaform

Mike Semen · 12-28-2001, 07:08 PM

Dell. No doubt.

I've had my P3 500 for 3/4 years, and its never failed. On top of all the other stuff already said here, the technical spec side of the Dell site kicks arse, and you can pretty much figure out how to do most mods just by checking there.

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theWatsonian · 12-28-2001, 09:41 PM

I build my own boxes but encourage my friends and family to buy there machines from someplace that they will actually take the machine to be service. All things being equal, the warranty is the most important thing to consider.

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ammo325 · 12-29-2001, 03:43 AM

Anything without Microcrap Windows on it

Trax · 12-29-2001, 03:45 AM

quiet · 12-29-2001, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ammo325:
Anything without Microcrap Windows on it

no doubt

pornJester · 12-29-2001, 04:02 AM

sony viaos are tight...

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12-28-2001, 04:23 PM	#1
CancerFactory Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 270	all things being equal, what brand of computer would you buy? Howdy. Im looking to buy a 2nd computer. Looking to spend $900 maximum(for the computer, witout monitor) im looking at DELL and SONY VAIO...i can get a 1.5 GH p4 with 256 MB ram and a geforce 2 and 40 GB of hard drive. Can i do better than that with another brand? What brand would you go with?

12-28-2001, 04:29 PM	#2
yys Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,922	I'd buy a Dell. Reliability and service are excellent. I bought one almost 2 years ago and the original HDD failed a few weeks ago. They sent a guy over with a new one in less then 24 hours; you can't top that for service. They answer their support phones within 5 minutes usually too. I know when I buy a new computer this upcoming year I'm buying another Dell.

12-28-2001, 04:30 PM	#3
Jamdin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,560	I would go with Dell...until Sony comes out with the Spiderman computer in May ------------------ I have a dream & you can share that dream too at Moongem Erotica

12-28-2001, 04:31 PM	#4
Brad Mitchell Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southfield, MI Posts: 9,812	Here's a TIP: Buy Dell. Best warranty, service and performance for many years. I've got tons of Dell computers and couldn't be happier. If you want a MACK DADDY computer in your budget check out their factory outlet, their best kept secret... all machines are ready to ship and come with a SAME AS NEW warranty. Plus, you can save 30-50%. http://www.dell.com/outlet Cheers!! Brad ------------------

12-28-2001, 04:35 PM	#5
Kat - Fast Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: The bushes behind your house Posts: 2,303	Most of the companies I work for have Dell - the rest usually go for Compaq.

12-28-2001, 04:37 PM	#6
ldinternet Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 8,245	Do you guys have MESH computers in the states? They kick fucken ass. You should take a look at Fujitsu machines too, I've had one for the past two years and it's rock solid. I just bought this baby yesterday Pentium 4 1.8GHz 256mb SDRAM 32mb TNT 2 40gb hdd, though I may add a second... Philips 107E Monitor DVD/CDRW Windows XP & Works Soundmax card & Creative labs speakers Keyboard, mouse... heh £799.99 that's about $1100 so it's the best deal I've seen, on account that they like to rape us on price over here. I hooked the thing up with an old TV card and zip drive, now we're screaming. Plus they threw in an Epson C40+ USB Printer and Visioneer USB scanner for free. [This message has been edited by ldinternet (edited 12-28-2001).]

12-28-2001, 04:37 PM	#7
12clicks Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: God's right hand Posts: 19,789	nothing beats a Sony Vaio laptop. nothing

12-28-2001, 04:45 PM	#8
Liam Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: England Posts: 26	built one yourself. or dell.com. alienware.com.

12-28-2001, 04:48 PM	#9
RK Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: In a Bunker Posts: 868	I just build them myself.

12-28-2001, 05:01 PM	#10
TheApostate Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southern California Posts: 589	Build your own computer. I just got a new athlon xp1600 512 mb ram 40gb hard drive dvd/cdrw drive everything in the case cost only about $500 ------------------ "If this is gonna be that kind of party I'm gonna stick my dick in the mashed potatoes" icq-123503690---- http://www.freeteenporn.org

12-28-2001, 05:04 PM	#11
m0rph3us Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Principality of Sealand Posts: 2,033	SONY all the way I have a VAIO laptop and i LOVE it.. fast, big ass screen, never crashes... love it! ------------------ ADULTBOUNCER AVS! * FREE Unlimited Hosting (ANY SIZE VIDEOS ALLOWED!) * Free Premium Unique Video Content * Partner Programs to resell your AVS site * Recurring By-Monthly Payouts * Multiple Billers GET STARTED NOW!

12-28-2001, 05:17 PM	#12
CancerFactory Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 270	actually, the comp i have now is a DELL comp. As far as service goes, i would agree, they are the best by far. i bought it 3 years ago(600 mhz, paid fucking 3 grand for it. LoL) during that 3 years, ive had the harddrive die once(sucked, lost all my data) and ive had the graphic card get fucked up also. Theyve replaced both for me immideatly. I was just wondering if there was any other brands that were comparable but cheaper. this baby still runs awsome, but gonna get a 2nd comp thats a bit faster, so i can run photoshop, flash, dreamweaver, image ready,cute ftp, and a mp3 player all at once. hehe. now that be cool looks like the sentiment is to stick with them. thanx fellows

12-28-2001, 05:22 PM	#13
CancerFactory Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 270	by the way, one thing ive heard is that its better to go with a top of the line graphic card, then to spend the money on geting the fastest processor. So getting a 1.5 GH proccessor and a geforce 3 is better for performance, vs getting a 2.0 GH proccessor with a TNT 2. Anyone else heard this?

12-28-2001, 05:23 PM	#14
Scootermuze Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 4,513	Almost any system you buy anymore, you have to put up with their bull all over the system. Almost like AOL. Building your own system isn't that difficult and you get just what you want. One place that I thought was rather impressive is 499pc.com (no I'm not tied to them).. they have 1300Ghz barebones for $200.. and other nice little deals.. lifetime guarantee..

12-28-2001, 05:33 PM	#15
Scootermuze Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 4,513	Oops.. that was $299 for that system.. but hey....

12-28-2001, 05:33 PM	#16
amadman Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: padded room Posts: 738	here is a nice place to start: http://www.pricewatch.com/

12-28-2001, 05:41 PM	#17
jimmyf OU812 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: California Posts: 12,651	I just read what you people are buying, with add on's, go down to 3 or 4 stores, buy a mess of hardware and throw it together. Some of you do some pretty good research. Saves me a ton of time. So I thank you. Jim [This message has been edited by jimmyf (edited 12-28-2001).]

12-28-2001, 05:56 PM	#18
CancerFactory Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 270	Sup Jimmy, this is Metaform

12-28-2001, 07:08 PM	#19
Mike Semen Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: London Town Posts: 2,924	Dell. No doubt. I've had my P3 500 for 3/4 years, and its never failed. On top of all the other stuff already said here, the technical spec side of the Dell site kicks arse, and you can pretty much figure out how to do most mods just by checking there. ------------------ I Botox my ballbag.

12-28-2001, 09:41 PM	#20
theWatsonian Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: PB4L HQ Posts: 1,737	I build my own boxes but encourage my friends and family to buy there machines from someplace that they will actually take the machine to be service. All things being equal, the warranty is the most important thing to consider. ------------------ Pornshare TGP - Webmasters submit here.

12-29-2001, 03:43 AM	#21
ammo325 Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LV Nev Posts: 467	Anything without Microcrap Windows on it

12-29-2001, 03:45 AM	#22
Trax [----------------------] Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 14,486	dell

12-29-2001, 04:02 AM	#24
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