Need computer recommendations

[van7559]

Need a new computer badly. We have had the same computer since 2003, and I have nothing but issues with this fawking thing. I want something new. Prefer to stick with something like hp, or the like. I don't play games, and that kinda stuff, all we do is music, forums, and pics, general surfing and youtube kinda shit. Anybody know of any smoking deals as of right now? I don't really want used, somebody help!!!!!!!!!!

[Scanker19]

If you're willing to make the leap, My mac is the best thing ever in terms of computers. Pricey but worth every penny.

Almost like shooting a Hi-point all your life then finally getting a Glock.

There's no looking back.

[van7559]

i am retarted when it comes to this shit, but I always here people say never get a mac, what the hell is the difference?

[Scanker19]

Two completely different operating systems. I'm not sure how to explain it myself, but I think its the "language" they speak are different.

Makes it harder to get Windows based viruses. Although not virus proof my Mac hasn't had one yet, least not one i've noticed.

But you have some compatibility issues with some things but not a lot, mostly games. the only real problem i've had is army stuff, form program, websites.
I do have a program that runs windows as a separate program in a different window to do all this with.

There has to be an apple geek here that can break this down Barney Big Bird Style.

[van7559]

paging byte stryke

[van7559]

little off topic, but I just relized I am now a gong shooter!

[sniper7]

talk to byte stryke. i am sure he will be in here soon enough.

he can build you exactly what you need for far less that you would pay at wal-mart or best buy or dell for something generic. and he will help you out with software issues and anything that might come up.

my next desktop will be built by him when mine finally dies.

[cstone]

talk to byte stryke. i am sure he will be in here soon enough.

he can build you exactly what you need for far less that you would pay at wal-mart or best buy or dell for something generic. and he will help you out with software issues and anything that might come up.

my next desktop will be built by him when mine finally dies.

+1 on this.

Never pay more than $300 for a non-gaming computer. Always go with a local builder who will back up his work. Byte's reputation on this board is pretty easy to verify.

[theGinsue]

little off topic, but I just relized I am now a gong shooter!

Congratulations! Before you know it you've be a Grand Master Know It All.

+1 on this.

Never pay more than $300 for a non-gaming computer. Always go with a local builder who will back up his work. Byte's reputation on this board is pretty easy to verify.

Byte definitely knows his stuff (I'm in the biz and watching his posts and talking with him, I can tell he's really good at this sort of thing. Plus, with Byte, he is willing to back up his work - rare to find that these days.

[gnihcraes]

I'm a dell pimp. Others will hate them. (Ford/Chevy) kind of thing.

Dell Vostro 230 package deal, usually about $400 total. I've bought two for my kids, and they are working well so far with no issues.

http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/vo..._id=vostro-230

Just like anything else in the world, you'll get 100's of opinions.

My suggestions, buy at much memory as you can afford, and warranty and support you can afford if you aren't a geek. Less frustration that way.

Pay for the MAC and learn something new, without the Windows/PC frustrations of viruses etc. I'd buy a mac too if I could afford one.

Stay away from the Best Buy type of stores, they will sell you a lot of stuff that you don't need on the computer. Extra software that you think you're getting in the price to find out it's just a "90 day demo/trial".

Buy directly from HP, Dell, whomever.

Go to Microcenter down in the tech center, see what they can offer, they have the mac's to play with and I don't think they will sell you items you don't need.

That's my 2 cents.