-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Buying new computer............long

  • From: "Hank" <hdka@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2003 15:59:42 -0600

I'm with you CrisS, They should help. Thank god I built my own puter and can't 
blame or ask anyone but the group for help, It (the group) has let me down a 
time or two (no one knew the answer) but help me a lot more times even when I 
didn't ask, the answer came up.
Sincerely Yours,
Hank
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: cris 
  To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 3:40 PM
  Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Buying new computer............long


  I think the main reason they should acknowledge and do something about spyware
  is because there are a lot of people out there who don't know that spyware
  exists. If they start having memory problems with their systems and don't know
  why, or other computer problems that could be related to spyware, and they 
have
  paid support from whoever they buy their system from, I would think that it
  would be-hoove the company to address the issue of spyware as their possible
  problem. It's usually a pretty simple fix, and could help their customer 
avoid a
  lot of grief.
  I don't think that if I add a graphics program and start having problems with
  that particular program, that the vender should deal with that - but when a
  computer itself starts to crash and the customer has done virus scans and 
can't
  find anything - they call for support - they should receive it. If it is only,
  that it sounds like spyware, and explain what it is, and direct them to where 
to
  find help for it.

  CrisS

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kathy Ferrell
  To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 1:22 PM
  Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Buying new computer............long


  OK, when I get home tonight I'll send them to the list with my take on
  stuff.  As far as Dell not wanting to help users remove spyware they added
  to their machines, I don't really see why anyone has a problem with that.
  Why should they?  It has nothing to do with their product.  That's sort of
  like asking General Motors to help me fix my car that I've rebuilt and added
  lots of aftermarket items to yet when they don't work properly, it must be
  GM's fault.  But that's just my .02 cents.   Kat


  The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in times of greatest
  moral crisis, maintain their neutrality. --- Dante 1265-1321

  -----Original Message-----
  From: pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  [mailto:pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of cris
  Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 3:51 AM
  To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Buying new computer............long

  I'd be interested in seeing them too !
  CrisS


  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Kathy Ferrell
  To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 12:49 AM
  Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Buying new computer............long


  Sent you some specs offlist...Kat


  "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act."
  ---
  George Orwell


  -----Original Message-----
  From: pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  [mailto:pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of J
  Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 3:49 PM
  To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Buying new computer............long


  I feel like a complete idiot sending this request - and will understand if
  there are no replies...... :)

  I am a senior female trying to buy a new computer.
  Have had two Dells and have been more than happy with them.
  Now looking at the Dell Dimension 8300 but in the 5 years since I bought my
  present system too many changes have occurred and I am at a loss in making a
  choice between the options Dell lists under each category.

  Not sure what I need to purchase in order to have two monitors running (this
  present one is a 20 in. Trinitron - a freebee from Dell when the
  original monitor quit just as my 3 year warranty was up).   I also
  wondered if there is some way I could hook my present CPU into the new set
  up (it has two disks - 1 with l3.4 GB and the 2nd a 40 GB divided into 4
  partitions totalling about 36 GB.)  I would be happy if I could
  just access it as a "storage facility".   I have been playing with
  graphics and hate to lose the "stuff" I have collected .

  I know nothing about the new DVD/CD and whatever configurations.
  Or about the newest sound hardware/software.  So I am at a loss as to what
  to choose.
  Firewire????   Memory sticks??????

  I guess - bottom line - I would like to have a system without
  limitations......... :)

  And everyone I speak with advises me not to go with Dell but with a local
  firm who can put together an equal system for half the price.
  But I  have no guarantee about how long these firms will be in business or
  how they might honour warrantees.

  Cost?      I am relatively easy.    (the one plus about being a senior
  is that one no longer has to "save for the future").    But I would hate
  also to think I was "taken advantage of".   :))))

  So if anyone knowledgeable has time to spare..........I would really
  appreciate it if you would go through the options for the 8300 on the Dell
  site..............and suggest what I should buy............

  If I am asking too much - please just ignore me!!!!!!!!!!  :)))

  Or send me off to a site you think might clarify my questions for
  me............

  Jean

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