-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Computers.
- From: "cristy" <poppy0206@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 19:52:26 -0500
I had a VPR Matrix brand built by Best Buy which I requested some specifics
for and was very happy with it, they are not building that brand anymore
though from what I understand but I did get a restore disk with that also,
the only real problem I have had with it is my help files dont always work
but I think that is something on the restore disk as reformatting did not
solve the issue.
I also have a Dell and like it so far it is a few years newer than my VPR
Matrix but I like the Matrix one better.
Christine
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From: "~OoO~" <SirTroth@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Lionel" <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 11:31 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Computers.
Oh yea... you're asking for trouble on this question... hehe...
As you already know, you might get some conflicting responses on this. You
have the Dell lovers and the Dell haters, the "I'm all Compaq" crew, and the
"ANTI-Compaq" crew, etc, etc...
My background, before I tell you MY opinion, is working on computers. While
I have a steady full time job, my SECOND job, and what I consider my true
business, is I build and service computers, as well as all-things-related to
computers and technology. With that said...
I like Dell. I've never had a true problem with Dell. Like most of these
package-builder retailers, though, you tend to many times not get the full
OS disk. Instead, they give you a restore disk that restores the system back
to the way it was when you purchased your system. I think last I checked,
they may have been giving the option of getting a full OS CD for an
additional $10 maybe??? Don't quote me on that, though.
Also, Dell tends to not use proprietary parts and equipment. So, depending
on which system you get, you may not be able to just swap out the power
supply. Yes, you might, but not guaranteed. Not to mention, they accent
their presence in everything. Their printers, while truly Lexmark printers,
are marked as Dell and tweaked so you can only use their inks. That's just
an example.
And, if you plan on overclocking, you can probably forget about doing that
with a Dell system, as those options necessary for OC'ing are outright
disabled in the BIOS.
With that said, Dell I think has decent systems, for very good and
comparable prices.
Now... Compaq... I personally do not like them. I'm not saying they're bad,
and I am not saying not to purchase one. I am just saying that I myself have
had bad experiences with their system. But, like Dell, Compaq propriatizes
some of their hardware as well... though, I think less then Dell. Comparing
the two, I've had better customer support experience with Dell. And,
usually, if I need to contact support for a customer, its usually a serious
problem. I tend to get the same help as you see in some of these comic
internet skits... tech guy says "Are you sure its plugged in?" and I say,
"Are you freakin' serious with that question???"... hehe. Well, you get the
point. Not to discredit the tech support staff... their jobs are hard,
sometimes frustrationg for them, and many of them do try their hardest. And,
yes, you do have some very knowledgeable guys on the tech staff, though
unfortunately its getting harder and harder to reach one.
Anyways...
Good decent normal system, in my opinion, is Dell. If you want a
higher-grade gaming system, I would highly recommend IBuyPower.com, of which
I have recommended many customers to, and they have come away quite happy.
IBuyPower systems are VERY configurable, and you actually get to pick out
the case and motherboard as well. So, give them a try if you want a gaming
system. Tech support on IBuyPower? I've never personally had to deal with
them, though customers that HAVE dealt with them said they had good support.
Hope this helps.
Let me know what you end up with.
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On Sat, 11 Nov 2006 14:46:24 +1100, Lionel wrote:
> I want to buy a new Desktop Computer , what is a good
> reliable brand name to look for ??
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