What computer would you guys recomend cheking out?

[tybz28-#2]

My brother wants a computer for Christmas. im basically looking for a new desktop for him. Im thinkin either a Gateway or a Dell. What model do you have and how is the customer service? Thanks.

 

[Slated]

Tandy 1100

Best investment I've ever made

 

[Ashamed]

fuck Tandy....

build your own.

 

[gonelifting]

I hae Gateway. I would`nt know what to do without the tech support. I think I have lifetime support. Not sure If they stilll offer that. I`ve had the computer for 5 years already.

 

[Parabellum]

Stay away from Gateway, they sell shit. Very crappy parts and pretty outdated compared to new Dell's.

Dell's are very reliable and cheap.
I recommend Dell's to business clients, family and friends. Their customer support is great.

 

[Ashamed]

except Dell uses propietary MB and PSU connectors. In fact, if later you wanted to upgrade the MB - you would have to change the PSU as well. And vice versa, if you wanted to change the PSU - you'd have to change the MB. Dell changed it's connectors in order to generate a profitable aftermarket market... of course you pay a premium to by a Dell MB or PSU...

 

[gtrcivic]

Get a Dell.. i have the dimension desktop and works great for me.. go to fatwallet.com and there are always deals/rebates on Dells

 

[Ashamed]

except dell uses propietary MB and PSU connectors etc etc etc

buy the bits from newegg and make it yerself.

 

[jerkbox]

make your own, or go with dell

 

[Ashamed]

except Dell uses propietary MB and PSU connetcors etc etc

 

[gonelifting]

I have a question about DELL, Do they propietary MB and PSU connetcors?

 

[Ashamed]

yes.. they use pro....jzhjkff

 

[Code]

The G5 is DA BOMB!

 

[Y_lifter]

If you want basic and already have a monitor, Dell has a desktop
with 2.x Gb Celeron Proc, 512 ram, CD, wireless KB and Optical mouse for like $400

 

[Dial_tone]

Dells are good as you dont' plan to upgrade parts much. Only geeks do anyway.