What brand of PC?

Danase · 07-06-06, 05:37

I am in the market for a new PC and was wondering what brand I should look at? I have always used and liked Dell but if there is something that is better bang for the buck I would consider it. I even looked in MACs but most of the software I use can only be used on a PC, such as AutoCAD.

velobard · 07-06-06, 07:07

Didn't you know that "PC" is a reserved term on Autopia, and it does NOT have a keyboard or mouse!!!

D3mon · 07-06-06, 07:08

Build Your Own! (see my profile)

chml17l · 07-06-06, 07:26

It's hard to beat Dell's price and service/warranty unless you're looking to "get under the hood" to do some PC building yourself where you could pick and choose your components.

Bob, if you're just doing word processing, spreadsheets, Autocad, etc. IMO it's easier to stick with a Dell/HP and just configure the PC to your liking from their website.

Danase · 07-06-06, 08:57

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Originally Posted by chml17l

It's hard to beat Dell's price and service/warranty unless you're looking to "get under the hood" to do some PC building yourself where you could pick and choose your components.
Bob, if you're just doing word processing, spreadsheets, Autocad, etc. IMO it's easier to stick with a Dell/HP and just configure the PC to your liking from their website.

That's how I feel too. I have a friend that will build me one but it might be easier to just buy one with a warranty and stuff. This is the one I was looking at: http://www.dell.com/content/products...=19&l=en&s=dhs

SpoiledMan · 07-06-06, 09:16

Intel Macs do BOTH Windows and the Mac OS. Can't beat that!

Danase · 07-06-06, 09:35

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Originally Posted by SpoiledMan

Intel Macs do BOTH Windows and the Mac OS. Can't beat that!

I stopped into an Apple Store this weekend and liked them but they seemed really pricey.

kompressornsc · 07-06-06, 09:50

My first thought was 'This guy's a sponsor & doesn't know that PC stands for Porter Cable?'

I'm typing away on a Dell XPS notebook. I have had to call tech on it once, and guess what? Zero wait! When you buy certain systems, you get an 'express service code' - no sitting on hold for an hour. Not sure if they do it just on XPS or on other model lines, but worth whatever it costs.

This is my third Dell and I buy Dells for my staff (4 other Dells in here). I always see what's new / better/ etc. and always come back to Dell. Why? Best combination of hardware / software for the money w/o building a system from scratch. Cheapest? no. Best? no. But I think they're a good balance for what I do.

gnahc79 · 07-06-06, 10:03

Dell for a $500-$600 desktop is a fine. Dell for a laptop is rolling the dice...total crap IMO (sorry kompressornsc, nothing personal).
If you need a $900 desktop (graphics, games, etc) then building one yourself is probaby the better way to go.

PrinzII · 07-06-06, 10:07

If you have to go OTC:

Dell, eMachines, Compaq/HP

I like the build it yourself route, personally. No proprietary garbage to deal with

ifoam · 07-06-06, 10:16

build your own

dont go with dell unless its a budget system

Sherman8r44 · 07-06-06, 01:50

IMO all the major brands suck rather equally. Look at Costco...they usually have decent systems from all the major manufacturers and great prices of course.