You're on the right list. We have people from every computer experience here. Beginner to expert (if there is such a thing). And your right, if you have your local shop build it, it probably will cost more. But then again there are benefits. 1. They will let you spec your exact system. 2. Your helping the local economy. Can't say that when you buy a Dell. 3. If you need support they are right there. We currently have a Dell under warranty, and I assure you it's no fun trying to get warranty work done at your convenience. The local shop has to rely on it's customers. They will respond. Dave -----Original Message----- From: pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Cerulean Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 12:55 PM To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: new member, questions.... Hi David, and all who answered...... Thanks for the response! Much appreciated. There is a good computer place here in town that will build one to ones' own specs, but wouldn't that turn out costing as much or more for a Dell? I'm not quite comfortable with building my own at this point. By the way, am I on the right list, or should I be at some other lower level list? thanks, Nanne "David J. Weaver" <weaverdj@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: 3. I've built and I've bought. I prefer built because it truly is your machine that way. It is something that you have spec'd out, and built it with your own hands. It might cost a little more, but in my eyes it's worth it. And if you go this route, you'll definitely need that XP disc that I told you to hold on to. If you buy, you really can't beat a DELL for a desktop system. And look around the net for coupons that may offer free upgrades or price reduction. Now if you want a full featured laptop, that's a different story. I would recommend Sager Notebooks (http://www.sagernotebook.com/index.html). These things are incredible, and you can spec them however you want inlcuding your OS. Dave -----Original Message----- From: pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Cerulean Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 11:16 AM To: PCTechTalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- new member, questions.... What a great list!! Glad I found it... I hope this first question is kosher...... Last spring after my computer bit the dust, numerous online friends were advising me to build my own pc (which is a bit laughable as I'm just now really learning how everything works). Anyway, at the time I went to one computer sales/show and picked up WINXP. To make a long story short, I'm just now able to get around to getting a newer PC, and want to know: Can I re-sell this? It is still in the wrapper with the license number on it, has never been opened. Or is that illegal and should I just pass it on to my cousin who still has WIN98? I'm an artist wanting to build a website and get my work online. I've been advised that the minimum I should look for is 2.0-2.6 GHZ, 256 RAM, no less than 40 GB HD. Has everyone here built their own systems, or are there folks who have purchased complete systems, and if so, what do people recommend? Thanks, Nanne B. To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/