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You might like a Sony BlackAdder Send a noteboard - 28/09/2010 11:43:56 PM
I'm looking to buy a new computer and I want to buy a comprehensive unit that has all components installed because I am not an engineer, a computer geek or someone who aspires to be either. I have a Dell but I am disgusted with the performance of this machine, the quality of the parts and the fact that Dell can't even offer a terabyte of memory on its hard drives. I am therefore trying to figure out which company to switch to. I am NOT switching to a Mac - I hate Apple computers as much as I love their non-computer products and can't stand using my wife's iMac to try to do stuff.

I am also trying to minimize wires, interested in just buying an HD TV for a monitor and looking at a printer that would work off a wireless router.

I am not looking to economize with substandard parts.

What computer company/website would you recommend?

I'm using a Sony desktop that I bought about 6 yrs ago, and let me tell you.. it is not meant to be opened up, customized, or anything of the sort.

On the other hand, it looks great and I've had zero problems with it. It's always worked and worked great for me. It came with Windows media center and a TV tuner, so if I wanted to, I could plug it into a TV no problem. I've been using a dual monitor setup instead for work and it has worked flawlessly.

The only problem is that the hardware is now getting quite dated for more intense things like gaming. I haven't really gamed much in the past, but when I tried running Starcraft 2, I can barely get it to run smoothly on the lowest settings :(. Still, it's not worth getting a new computer just for that imo.

Normally, I would try to upgrade the parts, but there is just too much to change, and the Sony parts, like the power supply, are proprietary/made for the specific machine, so they are not easily replaceable with standard parts, which is quite annoying in my case, but probably won't affect you.

So yeah, check it out.
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What sort of computers do people here recommend? Tom - 28/09/2010 10:31:02 PM 805 Views
Get a Mac Wulf`gar - 28/09/2010 10:48:13 PM 374 Views
Fuck you too. *NM* Tom - 28/09/2010 10:58:58 PM 138 Views
It's been ages since I bought a computer or had to look into buying one, but... Legolas - 28/09/2010 11:06:32 PM 373 Views
your average dell is a piece of crap. LadyLorraine - 28/09/2010 11:10:16 PM 356 Views
I restart my shitty-shit Dell four to five times a day at work. everynametaken - 29/09/2010 02:51:56 AM 346 Views
Do not buy dell *NM* Roland00 - 28/09/2010 11:18:11 PM 139 Views
I will not. I will not buy one on a boat, I will not buy one with a goat. Tom - 29/09/2010 01:24:07 AM 332 Views
I've worked at multiple companies using all Dell. They are shit. everynametaken - 29/09/2010 02:48:13 AM 329 Views
I'm not 100% sure they make desktop computers (I mean, I imagine they would)... LadyLorraine - 28/09/2010 11:08:19 PM 352 Views
Re: I'm not 100% sure they make desktop computers (I mean, I imagine they would)... Paradox Bain - 30/09/2010 01:26:21 AM 428 Views
I am very partial to both Acer desktops and laptops. Morgawse - 28/09/2010 11:15:02 PM 355 Views
Just give Tom a heads up Roland00 - 28/09/2010 11:20:17 PM 341 Views
just a heads up about gateway, don't expect customer service. LadyLorraine - 29/09/2010 01:14:56 AM 330 Views
What do you do with your computer? Desktop or Laptop? *NM* Roland00 - 28/09/2010 11:18:57 PM 149 Views
Desktop. I have network access storage for work files so I don't ever use laptops. Tom - 29/09/2010 01:25:15 AM 330 Views
Okay, now what will you use the desktop for? Roland00 - 29/09/2010 01:49:15 AM 334 Views
HP Pavilion Elite. ≥8GB RAM. 1TB Memory. 1GB video card. They offer about 3-4 models like that. *NM* TaskmasterJack - 28/09/2010 11:35:32 PM 146 Views
I just looked at an HP computer... Tom - 29/09/2010 01:21:25 AM 473 Views
Sigh Roland00 - 29/09/2010 02:28:38 AM 379 Views
Doesn't the US have companies that let you pick the parts and then they assemble for a small fee? *NM* Helene - 29/09/2010 06:05:09 AM 135 Views
Most of those options were only $20 - $40 more than the base options Tom - 29/09/2010 01:50:20 PM 331 Views
Here is what I would recommend Roland00 - 30/09/2010 05:36:08 PM 369 Views
It gives me an error if I try to set up that configuration. Tom - 30/09/2010 06:19:34 PM 350 Views
Don't worry about that then Roland00 - 30/09/2010 07:09:30 PM 317 Views
I would also recommend the HP Elites Roland00 - 29/09/2010 01:50:31 AM 327 Views
That's what I have. Nate - 29/09/2010 06:53:10 AM 318 Views
im in the market for a new puter and this is the one ive been eyeing.. Paradox Bain - 30/09/2010 01:34:34 AM 311 Views
You might like a Sony BlackAdder - 28/09/2010 11:43:56 PM 355 Views
Sony machines, especially their laptops, are vastly overpriced in my opinion. Morgawse - 28/09/2010 11:55:13 PM 325 Views
If you're looking purely at specs, yes that's true BlackAdder - 29/09/2010 04:36:52 AM 321 Views
I'm fairly sure that Sony no longer makes normal "desktops" Brian - 29/09/2010 12:58:00 AM 349 Views
Correct Roland00 - 29/09/2010 01:52:17 AM 333 Views
That's what I thought. Brian - 29/09/2010 02:54:20 AM 374 Views
hmm, alright then BlackAdder - 29/09/2010 02:37:59 AM 332 Views
Yeah it bummed me out too. Brian - 29/09/2010 02:52:28 AM 341 Views
Re: Yeah it bummed me out too. BlackAdder - 29/09/2010 03:39:52 AM 404 Views
I've found Sony to be frustrating to deal with. Tom - 29/09/2010 01:26:33 AM 332 Views
Yeah they've been going downhill BlackAdder - 29/09/2010 02:42:33 AM 331 Views
HP used to be good, but I've been hearing bad things recently. Ghavrel - 29/09/2010 12:58:44 AM 342 Views
What bad things have you heard? Tom - 29/09/2010 01:27:23 AM 342 Views
HP has many models Roland00 - 29/09/2010 02:01:25 AM 409 Views
Re: HP has many models everynametaken - 29/09/2010 03:01:43 AM 325 Views
If I were going cheap on laptops I would probably go for a lenovo Roland00 - 29/09/2010 03:21:19 AM 851 Views
I had no problem running multiple programs for hours at a time. everynametaken - 29/09/2010 07:11:08 AM 366 Views
I am curious what is your model? *NM* Roland00 - 29/09/2010 01:15:09 PM 145 Views
It was a C500 I believe. everynametaken - 02/10/2010 01:30:29 AM 328 Views
I like my HP better than my dell. nossy - 29/09/2010 01:14:39 AM 338 Views
Did the bad computer lick your apples? *NM* LiterateDog - 29/09/2010 01:23:00 AM 141 Views
No, that would be a bad thing. nossy - 29/09/2010 01:34:59 AM 322 Views
But that Dell was the bad computer. *NM* LiterateDog - 29/09/2010 01:37:09 AM 122 Views
Hmm. I've just made an amazingly stupid post. nossy - 29/09/2010 01:40:02 AM 321 Views
Crack is wack, yo. Stick to grass. LiterateDog - 29/09/2010 01:41:21 AM 304 Views
Dell sucks more dick than a gay boy at his first Pride event. LiterateDog - 29/09/2010 01:21:06 AM 327 Views
I liked your "like a gay for pay frat boy" euphemism better. Tom - 29/09/2010 01:28:13 AM 331 Views
Well, they can't all be hits and I try not to recycle material too often. LiterateDog - 29/09/2010 01:31:37 AM 316 Views
Re: Dell dick gay boy event. Gaps - 29/09/2010 02:59:38 AM 333 Views
I didn't say he'd do it well. But yes, I believe a significant quantity of pole smoking would occur. *NM* LiterateDog - 29/09/2010 03:02:38 AM 127 Views
find a HDTV that can do at least 1440 x 900 resolution moondog - 29/09/2010 02:16:30 AM 329 Views
Good advice *NM* BlackAdder - 29/09/2010 02:43:38 AM 128 Views
Anything designed by Cyberdyne Systems is the future. *NM* jiggy - 29/09/2010 09:51:56 AM 170 Views
I've heard they have problems with their customer service. *NM* LiterateDog - 29/09/2010 11:52:25 AM 135 Views
I heard the opposite. They respond quickly and effectively. *NM* Gher - 29/09/2010 03:36:03 PM 136 Views
No customer ever complains twice, eh? *NM* LiterateDog - 29/09/2010 03:36:52 PM 131 Views
Nope. Gher - 30/09/2010 03:24:23 AM 305 Views
I really don't have computer advice, b/c I bought the first cheap computer I saw. StarrBecca - 29/09/2010 12:15:11 PM 395 Views
I'd go to a local place and have them build one Floffe - 30/09/2010 08:36:31 AM 307 Views
Our Acer is very nice. Rebekah - 30/09/2010 06:12:04 PM 319 Views
I like Acers as well Roland00 - 30/09/2010 09:38:15 PM 298 Views
We've had ours for over a year, with no issues. Rebekah - 30/09/2010 09:49:17 PM 312 Views
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