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  • Hammerhunker
    MVP
    • Mar 2003
    • 3007

    #1

    THE Best Computer

    My old man uncle (48) is wanting to get a new desktop computer. He uses it mostly for the internet and excel. He as have I, only owned PCs (Dell and HP). For the money, what is the best computer out there? Is PC or Mac the way to go. So many choices, and it has been about 4 years since my last computer buy, so I am a little rusty. Anxious to see the different opinions.
  • GenoG
    MVP
    • Jun 2003
    • 1376

    #2
    Re: THE Best Computer

    Gotta do a little more research. If you want an apple, there are very good computers out there.

    For what its worth my parents could not use a computer to save their life. They would always somehow alter a setting, or forget how to use IE, or their email program. I helped them get an iMac several years ago, and they used it with ease ever since it came out of the box. My mom never had any trouble once I switched her from PC to mac.

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    • Hammerhunker
      MVP
      • Mar 2003
      • 3007

      #3
      Re: THE Best Computer

      Good points. Believe you me, I am researching. I am saavy, not an expert, but it is nice to hear people's experiences with certain companies, good or bad. Personally, my HP is the best I have had, but the Dell I bought my son has been one trouble after another, however, the tech. support has been helpful. Just wanting to hear some opinions as all.

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      • ODogg
        Hall Of Fame
        • Feb 2003
        • 37953

        #4
        Re: THE Best Computer

        From what I read last Christmas when looking for a good, inexpensive computer for my mother I determined Emachines was the best bang for the buck with good tech support. She has not had any problems with hers and has used it a ton.
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        • McLite
          MVP
          • Feb 2003
          • 2113

          #5
          Re: THE Best Computer

          My dad has an HP laptop which he uses for pure business and loves it. Never had a problem and easy for him to use (since he isn't the greatest with computers). I've messed around on it and enjoy it as well.

          I have a Dell which I use for gaming and have never had a problem. Upgraded the memory, and upgraded the graphics card are the only 2 things I have done to it. It's 3 years old and I can still play FEAR on the highest settings.

          I think the HP is a little more pricier. I like Dell's. I like the fact you can order what you want at the beginning.
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          • ODogg
            Hall Of Fame
            • Feb 2003
            • 37953

            #6
            Re: THE Best Computer

            Originally posted by MattG
            My dad has an HP laptop which he uses for pure business and loves it. Never had a problem and easy for him to use (since he isn't the greatest with computers). I've messed around on it and enjoy it as well.

            I have a Dell which I use for gaming and have never had a problem. Upgraded the memory, and upgraded the graphics card are the only 2 things I have done to it. It's 3 years old and I can still play FEAR on the highest settings.

            I think the HP is a little more pricier. I like Dell's. I like the fact you can order what you want at the beginning.
            If you get a Dell you better know your computers though, their tech support can take hours to get someone on the phone and even when you do from what I hear they often want to charge you for help as they try to weasel out of free support. If you know your computers though and don't need help then nothing wrong with getting a Dell.
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            • Hammerhunker
              MVP
              • Mar 2003
              • 3007

              #7
              Re: THE Best Computer

              Originally posted by ODogg
              If you get a Dell you better know your computers though, their tech support can take hours to get someone on the phone and even when you do from what I hear they often want to charge you for help as they try to weasel out of free support. If you know your computers though and don't need help then nothing wrong with getting a Dell.
              I can attest to this. I have run into some issues that were beyond my ability, and yes, they wiesel. Just have to get firm and the back down quickly.

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              • The Chef
                Moderator
                • Sep 2003
                • 13684

                #8
                Re: THE Best Computer

                Acer laptop has been alright, the cutomer service has been horrible though. eMachines desktop has served its purpose with zero problems so far, my only complaint is the fan runs a little loud at times but normally thats only when Norton is running, and we all know how much of a resource hog that is. My folks have a mac laptop and desktop and absolutly love it, they have windows based programs on one processor and mac on the other and have never had a problem with their computers at all.

                On a side note, if there is one company I will avoid like the plague its Compaq, they are horrible, systems are garbage, customer service is worse.
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                • eDotd
                  We ain't cool de la?
                  • Jul 2006
                  • 6284

                  #9
                  Re: THE Best Computer

                  Custom Build FTW

                  Originally posted by Con-Con
                  Honestly, some of the posters on here are acting like Rob Jones boned your girl while you were at work, on you own sheets BTW.
                  Originally posted by trobinson97
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                  • Rodster
                    Banned
                    • Mar 2003
                    • 5709

                    #10
                    Re: THE Best Computer

                    Originally posted by momentousceltic
                    Custom Build FTW
                    QFT !

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