Community weekly poll: Do you prefer brand-name or generic computers?
- 4/20/05 11:37 AM
SONY VAIO is my choice
by - 4/22/05 5:02 AM In reply to: Do you prefer brand-name or generic computers? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I prefer SONY VAIO computers for the following reasons:
- Excellent choice of models
- Excellent combinations of features
- Use of reliable components
- Well-integrated hardware and software
- Software/driver upgrades very accessible
- Good choice of supplied software applications
- Very competitive price
I choose brand-name computers
by rwa402 - 4/22/05 5:02 AM In reply to: Do you prefer brand-name or generic computers? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Call me lazy if you wish. The majority of consumers such as my self are computer "users" vs computer "operators" ... software "users" vs programmers. I do not have the background knowledge or the available time/desire to build our own. I admire those that have the ability to assemble their own systems but for me a computer is a tool to get a specific task accomplished whether it be business or leisure. Having a brand vs generic computer means that it is often easier to find plug & play expansion accessories where my system can be bigger and better without effort. Buying a brand computer means that I will get a software bundle of recognized industry standard programs that I can get additional documentation and help with in magazines and at my corner bookstore. There are programs I do not use but I can remove them or leave them in a dusty corner of my less than 70% capacity hard drive.
Brand name
by rodechr - 4/22/05 5:11 AM In reply to: Do you prefer brand-name or generic computers? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Because I em familiare with it.
Generic preference
by dogratty - 4/22/05 5:23 AM In reply to: Do you prefer brand-name or generic computers? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I have had poor luck with big name brand PC's.
, components didn't last long.
A no name local shop built unit has outperformed the name brands by quite some time!, a few components have been upgraded/updated, but the basic unit runs strong and reliably
Partially agree
by cmartin - 4/22/05 7:47 PM In reply to: Generic preference by dograttyHave not had trouble with components from branded PCs, but I can get the same or better performance for less bucks from generic PCs.
Generic
by sewnsew - 4/22/05 5:33 AM In reply to: Do you prefer brand-name or generic computers? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I will order a new generic machine if and when I buy an new one. The reason: the excellent computer store we have locally. The service is number one and I tell them what I want installed they put in name brands. So only the case is generic basically.
brand name or generic
by kcbigbear - 4/22/05 5:43 AM In reply to: Do you prefer brand-name or generic computers? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
hello:
i perfer generic computers. i feel the generic is just as good for a cheaper price.
ken
I've built my own....
by Hir8ed - 4/22/05 5:54 AM In reply to: Do you prefer brand-name or generic computers? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I have built my own computers for the last 23 years. I can only get exactly what I want when I purchase each and every component and build the system myself. I definitly would not refer to them as generic. They are works of many arts. I use only the best name brand parts and components in each computer I build. So I prefer to refer to them as "CUSTOM BUILDS!" I can also build these custom computers at a very competitive if not lower price when compared to name brands or generics either one.
Thank You...
Generic PC's
by pprincess - 4/22/05 7:51 AM In reply to: I've built my own.... by Hir8edYes I agree. My first 2 computers were, A tandy and an AST.. Since then I either just Upgrade by buying the Bare-Bones and go from there. Drivers, hardware and all are easier to install, and it is Your PC. 
As far as Dell and a few others, they just don't make things simple when installing device drivers.. I will stick with my Home-grown PC's..
I too, make sure I have the better parts and yes warranty's are in place for all the hardware.
Brand Name
by barbarawnj - 4/22/05 5:58 AM In reply to: Do you prefer brand-name or generic computers? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
My occupation requires so many hours each week that I simply don't have the time to learn how to build my own pc although it's something I've always wanted to do. As for brand names, I need the reliability of a major company because I've had computers that came out of the box with severe issues. For what I need, however, the brand names are fewer and fewer and I'm beginning to feel squeezed.
Build my own
by Themisive - 4/22/05 6:08 AM In reply to: Do you prefer brand-name or generic computers? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I have bought two or three machines in the past, and despite their being "burned in", I always had trouble with them.
In the end, I found that if you were prepared to sit down, list your requirements, then check on different manufacturers websites for the best product - and the specs for that product, you can't go far wrong.
The big headache is in actually building the type of machine you want, or very near, as you can always upgrade later. The machines offered "Off The Shelf" rarely have all the requirements you need. If you need to get up and running quickly, then that's the way to go, indeed I did just that recently, then stockpiled quite a few more items, new motherboaard, CPU, fans and graphics card - I already have a good sound card so that wasn't needed.
It took about 2 hours one weekend to open up the manufacturers case, remove all but the power supply and install the new parts. The fun bit was getting a new OS up and running, as I'd also bought a complete new OS rather than rely on the manufacturers OEM OS.
The result is a new computer that is as near as possible what I want in a machine.
I like to know what's in the food I eat...
by legacy_programmer - 4/22/05 6:12 AM In reply to: Do you prefer brand-name or generic computers? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
And what components are in the computer I own. I don't think I'll ever buy another off the shelf PC. Yeah, maybe I spend a bit more for components, but I know exactly what I'm getting and it won't be junk. A $300.00 PC sounds great, but what do you actually get for your money? A budget processor, integrated sound or video that you may or may not be able to upgrade in the future, and other cost-cutting parts. Those systems are fine if you just want to send email or surf to web, but I want more from my system.
By the way, there are some great online computer parts distributors with very competitive prices. Some 'build-your-own' sites even allow you to choose your components, check to make sure everything is compatable, and then do the actual build for you!
I like to build my computer
by jpoulin - 4/22/05 6:15 AM In reply to: Do you prefer brand-name or generic computers? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
I decided that I don't want to pay the high price for taking my computer to a repair shop anymore. So I decided to build my own and take care of it myself. I have had fewer problems since making the decision and my costs have gone down. Also, my computer gets upgraded more frequently.
Self Built
by ferrit - 4/22/05 7:08 AM In reply to: Do you prefer brand-name or generic computers? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
Oh there is no doubt that self built is what is better.
I have striped all the name brand ones apart.
I can say yes you are correct you wont save any money.
Why because in an effort to give you the lowest price possible name brands buy the cheapest garbage they can get their hands on. From using inadequate power supplies to power supplies wired backwads specifically to force you to buy their parts at over inflated prices.
All the way to such cheap stuff as buying motherboards with the jumpers specifically removed so that you cannot upgrade. There all the same.
How do you think they get the price down so low?
It certainly isnt out of their great generosity, I can tell you that.
Yes you will spend the same or a little more building your own but you can pick and specify what you want and build a machine thats more powerfull, more suited to your needs and upgradeable. Mind you some people like to get just what they pay for so this wont mean a,lot to them.
Prefer generic to brand
by dowlingwj - 4/22/05 7:25 AM In reply to: Do you prefer brand-name or generic computers? by Lee Koo (ADMIN)
With generic you get what you want not what some brand thinks you should have.
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