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06-Apr-2007, 09:14 PM #1
Question New Computer
Hello,

I am getting a new computer soon and I don't have a lot to spend. I was wondering what brands I should or should not look for.

I've had emachines in the past and they have been good.

http://www.mysimon.com/9024-3118_8-32329694.html
< That is one I was looking at. But I would install 1gb more of RAM.

I was also considering one of these two compaqs,
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Compa...oductDetail.do
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Compa...oductDetail.do
but I've heard many negative reviews of them.
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07-Apr-2007, 07:16 AM #2
I like my Acer, but I intentionally bought it before Vista came out.
I've had very good luck with no complaints.

Rollin'Rog ( a moderator) on the other hand bought an Acer with Vista and returned it.

I'd say do some online searches for reviews to get a fuller picture as Vista seems to display some issues with some models.
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07-Apr-2007, 09:19 PM #3
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Originally Posted by xsll319
Hello,

I am getting a new computer soon and I don't have a lot to spend. I was wondering what brands I should or should not look for.

I've had emachines in the past and they have been good.

http://www.mysimon.com/9024-3118_8-32329694.html
< That is one I was looking at. But I would install 1gb more of RAM.

I was also considering one of these two compaqs,
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Compa...oductDetail.do
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Compa...oductDetail.do
but I've heard many negative reviews of them.
Go for the first Compaq. Mine is very similar (Except AMD Athlon 3800+) with XP MCE. I'd install at least one GB more RAM because of Vista.
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08-Apr-2007, 09:43 AM #4
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Go for the first Compaq. Mine is very similar (Except AMD Athlon 3800+) with XP MCE. I'd install at least one GB more RAM because of Vista.
Thank you for your opinion. I heard that 1gb was enough for vista though. But I guess if it is slow I could always install some more RAM.

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08-Apr-2007, 02:33 PM #5
http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/compa...ategorylist.do

Either one of those seem like a good buy?
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09-Apr-2007, 01:37 AM #6
build yourself a computer instead of buying they usually work better and faster http://www.how2buildapc.com/
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