Re: new computer buying
- From: "starner1973" <starner1973@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 14:54:11 -0500
I agree that purchaseing a new computer through a garage dealer would be a
very bad idea. Hardware sometimes have manufacturers deffects and for this
reason it is important to purchase from a larger company where a warrantee
on your product is available.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chip Orange" <Corange@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 2:27 PM
Subject: RE: new computer buying
> I think it's a *very* bad idea to buy from a "garage builder". You've
> got no support but him, no automated system for publishing technical
> service bulletins, no automated way to obtain updated drivers for the
> hardware that was sold to you, and no one has tested the system you
> specify part by part as a whole working system (as opposed to all of
> these things being available if you buy from a large computer vendor).
>
> =20
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx=20
> > [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of ptusing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 2:19 PM
> > To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Re: new computer buying
> >=20
> > HI,
> > Normally, I wouldn't answer this. But I have known people=20
> > who have had computers built with the parts they selected.
> > The first time I did this, the references I got per the shop=20
> > building the computer were faulty and I had problems the=20
> > first year which oncesolved left me with an awesome computer=20
> > which works still 7 years later.
> > I would send any one writing me off list the parts I bought=20
> > last March and was really fortunate to find a computer=20
> > buiilder who wouls stand behind the computer--a very good=20
> > idea for sure.
> > Another friend had the wrong builder and had bad luck.
> > You need to really know the person building the computer=20
> > and there is one person on this list whom I can recommend=20
> > who is honest and dependable--also done off list.
> > I saved moeny and got what I really wanted but I also had to=20
> > buy the parts and havethem shipped to t he builder and be on=20
> > his schedule.
> > Hope this helps.
> >=20
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "harry bates" <hdbates@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 1:04 PM
> > Subject: Re: new computer buying
> >=20
> >=20
> > > If possible, I recommend you have a custom made computer=20
> > with the hardware
> > > parts and software programs you desire.
> > > Purchase extra RAM, no matter what computer you get.
> > > I would recommend at least 1GB of RAM if you can get it.
> > > I would also recommend a windows xp home edition of the=20
> > operating system.
> > > Personally, I use the Audigy2 or Platinum audio card with=20
> > the Ge force
> > video
> > > card.
> > > I sympathize with you, since I was in your position a year=20
> > ago. I am glad
> > I
> > > went to getting a customized computer, which is just fine=20
> > to get provided
> > > you live very near the company or person who builds it for=20
> > you. In that
> > > case if there are any problems, you can just take it back=20
> > to them for
> > repair
> > > or neededd hardware and software.
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----=20
> > > From: "Jean Menzies" <jemenzies@xxxxxxx>
> > > To: "JFW list" <jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 1:16 PM
> > > Subject: new computer buying
> > >
> > >
> > > > Okay. First I am not a techie, and a lot of the numbers=20
> > on hardware and
> > > > memory don't mean much to me.
> > > >
> > > > As I said, we're buying a new computer and I need a bit=20
> > of advice in
> > terms
> > > > of making sure what we pick is compatible and won't be a=20
> > problem for
> > Jaws.
> > > >
> > > > I kind of know the power specs we need, so I won't bother=20
> > the list with
> > > > asking for what to buy in that regard. But when we look=20
> > at memory for
> > > > example, I know DDR is okay, but what is DDR2 and is it=20
> > still okay with
> > > > Jaws?
> > > >
> > > > So far we've been experimenting with Del configurations=20
> > online. What
> > > about
> > > > video cards? Are there any to stay away from? The only=20
> > brand I know is
> > > > Invidia, and it doesn't seem to pop up as a choice on the=20
> > Del site. I
> > > know
> > > > years back picking the right video card was crucial, and=20
> > I'm just asking
> > > to
> > > > avoid a problem for Jaws.
> > > >
> > > > Any advice would be appreciated.
> > > >
> > > > Jean
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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