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  • #16
    <<I've been buying nothing but Dells (with a few exceptions I'll note in a
    moment) since 1992, and in all that time, I've had only ONE problem with one
    system, where the floppy disk wouldn't recognize itself. They had a guy out
    the next day, popped in a new one, that was it.>>

    THANKS JMS!

    I guess I am going with Dell.

    Speaking of laptops, my HP sucks the big one. Maybe it's just because it has Windows Me on it, but my late father's desktop HP sucks, too.
    Recently, there was a reckoning. It occurred on November 4, 2014 across the United States. Voters, recognizing the failures of the current leadership and fearing their unchecked abuses of power, elected another party as the new majority. This is a first step toward preventing more damage and undoing some of the damage already done. Hopefully, this is as much as will be required.

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    • #17
      <<Have you considered a Mac?>>

      I am Bill Gates' bitch.
      Recently, there was a reckoning. It occurred on November 4, 2014 across the United States. Voters, recognizing the failures of the current leadership and fearing their unchecked abuses of power, elected another party as the new majority. This is a first step toward preventing more damage and undoing some of the damage already done. Hopefully, this is as much as will be required.

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      • #18
        Dude! You're getting a Dell?


        I'll say that the IT department at my University has Dell in their "recommended systems" page, the "Bill Gate's bitches" in my office are happy with their Dells (and us Mac users in the office are happier with our Apple machines).
        Such... is the respect paid to science that the most absurd opinions may become current, provided they are expressed in language, the sound of which recalls some well-known scientific phrase
        James Clerk Maxwell (1831-79)

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        • #19
          Originally posted by Capt.Montoya
          Dude! You're getting a Dell?


          I'll say that the IT department at my University has Dell in their "recommended systems" page, the "Bill Gate's bitches" in my office are happy with their Dells (and us Mac users in the office are happier with our Apple machines).
          Hilariously, Jay Leno did a piece when that kid got arrested for Mary Jane..."Now, I guess it's 'dude, you're gettin' a cell!'"

          Yeah, Dell sounds well. I get the discount on the computers they sell. Whether or not I will be as happy with it as your IT buddies, only time will tell. Maybe it will be equipped witha P4 from Intel.
          Recently, there was a reckoning. It occurred on November 4, 2014 across the United States. Voters, recognizing the failures of the current leadership and fearing their unchecked abuses of power, elected another party as the new majority. This is a first step toward preventing more damage and undoing some of the damage already done. Hopefully, this is as much as will be required.

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          • #20
            Dell is a good computer and is a big seller. I have had 2 HPs and they have been very reliable. Only have to replace a power supply on one of them ,but when you keep it running 24/7 for over 2 years I guess it would go out sooner than expected.

            mdm1789
            I am a Renegade Ewok on the loose

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            • #21
              Originally posted by mdm1789
              Dell is a good computer and is a big seller. I have had 2 HPs and they have been very reliable. Only have to replace a power supply on one of them ,but when you keep it running 24/7 for over 2 years I guess it would go out sooner than expected.

              mdm1789
              I better knock on wood, but mine's been going 24/7 for 4.5 years. Curiously, I know someone who purchased a Gateway several months after I did and the power supply went after a month.
              Recently, there was a reckoning. It occurred on November 4, 2014 across the United States. Voters, recognizing the failures of the current leadership and fearing their unchecked abuses of power, elected another party as the new majority. This is a first step toward preventing more damage and undoing some of the damage already done. Hopefully, this is as much as will be required.

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              • #22
                Dell's are okay.

                Definitely get a 64 bit processor(the bigger the better ["I have a big 20"-braggart]). They may just be doubling the databus, but that is all it takes. Which is faster? A 2 lane highway or a 4 lane highway. Hyper threading is a must get now also. But I must say I lean towards the P4, benchmark tests not withstanding. People used to say that 16 bit applications would never be needed. Well.....Longhorne is coming.

                I don't recommend getting the "newest" video cards, but you definitely want to get some power. Command & Conquer Generals Hour toasted my 32 meg card. For video cards my personal rule of thumb right now is "If it doesn't have it's own cooling fan and at least 128 meg of ram, it's not big enough." Graphics requirements are going to go up dramatically in the next 5 years. Well.....Longhorne is coming.

                Hard drives are like real estate, the more room you have the better off you are. Movies take up a lot of space.

                JMS-"That's because making a virus for a Mac is redundent."
                Now I have another reason to like this guy!!!!!!!

                *gets melancholy while thinking of the good ole 1Mhz speed limit days-no viruses, worms or other pests*
                I had the dagger in my hand! And he has the indecency to start dying on his own.

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                • #23
                  So a P4 can't be 64? I am fuzzy on this processor thing.
                  Recently, there was a reckoning. It occurred on November 4, 2014 across the United States. Voters, recognizing the failures of the current leadership and fearing their unchecked abuses of power, elected another party as the new majority. This is a first step toward preventing more damage and undoing some of the damage already done. Hopefully, this is as much as will be required.

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                  • #24
                    When I don't build a system from scratch, I typically buy Dell. I've had good luck with both Dell desktop and server machines.

                    One thing to look out for is over priced memory from Dell. I typically buy the minumum amount of RAM with a Dell and then add more at about half of Dell's price.

                    I reciently bought a couple of the Dell 2001FP 20" flat panel monitors. The native resolution is 1600X1200 and the average pixel response is 16ms (which is great for gaming). The display clarity is outstanding and I'm really happy with them. Dell ocassionally has this monitor on sale for $799 which is a real steal.

                    Also, before buying check out a site like http://www.xpbargains.com/dell_coupons to make sure you're taking advantage of the available coupons. Dell is constantly offering specials on their hardware.

                    -DougO

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                    • #25
                      Right now the only Intel 64 bit processors are the Xeon series. AMD offers the AMD 64 processor. I shy from AMD because of my previous experiences with them. But I am an old dinosaur and stuck in my ways. The technical specs I just looked at show the AMD processor to be much more capable than the Intel P4's that are currently available.
                      I had the dagger in my hand! And he has the indecency to start dying on his own.

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                      • #26
                        Longhorne is coming.
                        And it can stay that way too for all I care. Up until last month, I was still running Win98. I expect WinXP to last me as long as that did.

                        Or by then I'll have figured out this Linux thing.
                        Radhil Trebors
                        Persona Under Construction

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                        • #27
                          Dell ocassionally has this monitor on sale for $799 which is a real steal.
                          If I were going to lay out That much for a monitor, I'd go a few more dolars and get a Projector.
                          One that doubles as a computer monitor and TV monitor.
                          Some of them are already cheaper than a 54 inch Box TV.

                          And the projectors range from 7 foot to 30 foot max screens, depending on your budget.

                          A 7 foot monitor & TV. I could live with that.

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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by bakana
                            If I were going to lay out That much for a monitor, I'd go a few more dolars and get a Projector.
                            One that doubles as a computer monitor and TV monitor.
                            Some of them are already cheaper than a 54 inch Box TV.
                            That would be an interesting setup if you could arrange to have your computer desk in front of the screen. You would need a room where you could control the ambient light to avoid washing out the screen. A setup like that could be great for gaming.

                            For me, I'm going to stick to LCD panels. I actually run triple-mon (3 monitors) on my main system. The center monitor is the above mentioned 2001FP 1600X1200 and then I have a 1280X1024 monitor on each side. I'm a software developer and the extra desktop space is very useful for running debuggers, remote consoles, output windows, documentation, etc. If you have to debug two or more applications simultaneously (e.g., client and server) the extra space is very valuable.

                            -DougO

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                            • #29
                              Originally posted by Z'ha'dumDweller
                              <<Have you considered a Mac?>>

                              I am Bill Gates' bitch.
                              Care to elaberate on that? There are many apps available for OSX that have an eqilivant on Windows. Office is one example. In fact the version of Office on the Mac is better (IMO) the the windows version.

                              In case you are wondering, I use both a Mac (Personal use) and a Windows (work) machine.
                              ---
                              Co-host of The Second Time Around podcast
                              www.benedictfamily.org/podcast

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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by thebaron
                                Care to elaberate on that? There are many apps available for OSX that have an eqilivant on Windows. Office is one example. In fact the version of Office on the Mac is better (IMO) the the windows version.

                                In case you are wondering, I use both a Mac (Personal use) and a Windows (work) machine.
                                No...I am just on Gates' side. I like him. I dislike Apple and Mac and always have.
                                Recently, there was a reckoning. It occurred on November 4, 2014 across the United States. Voters, recognizing the failures of the current leadership and fearing their unchecked abuses of power, elected another party as the new majority. This is a first step toward preventing more damage and undoing some of the damage already done. Hopefully, this is as much as will be required.

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