Community weekly poll: If you use a desktop, who is the manufacturer?
- 9/28/05 5:46 PM
apple rocks
by ronald_poi - 9/30/05 8:20 AM In reply to: I chose Apple by ekurylukyes, the mac os x is a lot better than windows and linux. even when linux is better than windows. i've used windows 9 years and mac just 1, and i dont need more to realize that mac is light years ahead.
oh yeah!
by a37dragonman - 9/30/05 12:53 PM In reply to: I chose Apple by ekurylukapples are way better! i have the slowest one, an apple ibook, and it is way faster than my dell desktop when it was brand new! i say, for people who do only small basic boring stuff and need a computer that takes about forever to load, then u need a pc. otherwise an apple is the best choice. help preach the word brother!
Mac Rocks
by scottd1z3 - 9/30/05 1:00 PM In reply to: I chose Apple by ekurylukMacs are 99% virus free, 99% spy ware free. And OSX is rock hard solid I've been running the same system software for the last 3 years. Windows users have to nuke and pave on a regular basis.
Go Mac
Absolutely Agree- Apple!
by TechDiva - 9/30/05 2:00 PM In reply to: I chose Apple by ekurylukI have a Dell desktop at home and the district gave me a G4 Apple iBook. I absolutely LOVE it! I have lots of friends with "PC" laptops and they are always having networking issues. My iBook is the easiest thing, as far as the network, at both home and school. I really enjoy have both systems. However OSX, and Tiger, are absolutely flawless and everything is just easier on an Apple!
Totally apple!
by aileenlenore - 2/25/06 1:30 PM In reply to: Absolutely Agree- Apple! by TechDivaApple is going to be on top in the computer industry in a few years in my opinion. I mean a computer that is almost 100% spyware and virus free is already 90% the way there in my opinion. Apple has already released Virtual PC for OS X- that means you can run XP on a mac: two Operating Systems in one people! It simply paves the way for more Windows programs to run on a Mac. Plus with an apple, you don't have to worry about tangled wires streaming all over the place; for example the iMac G5 (which I might add; runs on a faster more compact Intel Core duo processor) is an all-in-one PC, meaning, that it's... all in one! All you have to woory about is the power cable. Any USB, firewire, or video ports are streamlined into the design. I can see Apple coming out on top and beating Microsoft with processor speed in a few years. Apple only need two things: 1.: More publicity on their comptuers. They have plenty of commercials for the iPod, they need to focus on more ads for their great computers. and 2. More software: if apple could buy some windows programs from Microsoft (they could easily run on Virtual PC), Apple would be top-notch. Well, that's my two cents.
Mike Dentico
New York, age 13
Always Build my Own :)
by trattner - 9/30/05 5:56 AM In reply to: If you use a desktop, who is the manufacturer? by Marc Bennett
What can I say? I always have liked to fiddle around with tools and bits & bytes, and getting the exact machine I like, finely tuned to my own personal requests, is only available through mixing & matching the parts that I carefully chose to get the precise functionality I wish.
So, it's always build my own from scratch (hardware & software alike), including -- at times -- writing some code to get things better integrated.
It's also instructional, and -- as a hobby -- there are not many (besides 5000 pieces puzzles) that can keep one better entertained 
Custom Built + Dell
by EscapePod - 9/30/05 2:38 PM In reply to: Always Build my Own :) by trattnerMy main PC is custom built with Antec super quiet case, fans, power supply, 2 GB RAM, one 120 GB ATA drive, one 120 GB SATA drive, two DVD burners (incl. one double layer), NVidia Gforce, Creative Labs SB Audigy 2 ZS, Intel 2.8 GHz Multi-Thrd., running Win XP Pro.
One other custom built test bench with AMD processor, using exchangeable hard drives for multiple OS's.
The rest include one Dell 4600 Desktop (reliability for the wife), Dell L400 mini-laptop, and Dell D600 laptop for work. Can't beat Dell for reliability and parts service (once you get past their consumer outsourcing.
Only the Best
by mcbigboy - 10/24/05 9:34 AM In reply to: Always Build my Own :) by trattnerI've been building my onw system from the 80'. There was not a lot back then to change, but it was fun. I even helped my wife build her computer last year for xmas. You can find the best deals and get the hardware you want and have it all up front. When you buy a system from one of the big boys you get what they want you to have and then you end up add to it. I have 3 computers I use for fun and work. From 2.6 - 3.6 GHz in speed. I lot to know what thing work for the hardware to the software. If anyone needs any help in building a system just let me know and I will try to help.
Custom built from here on..........
by jahan - 9/30/05 6:01 AM In reply to: If you use a desktop, who is the manufacturer? by Marc Bennett
Well actually I've only ever had custom built for my home computer, and it will stay that way.
1. Nightmare stories of cnet contributors who have bought Dell, Gateway, etc.
2. No big brand PC manufacturer is going to be able to offer what I need. (Check system specs in user profile)
3. A local shop built my machines to my specs, so some of the money stays in the community (small country town).
4. I'm very happy with the price I paid, and tech support is flawless.
I've checked prices of hardware wholesalers and what I paid for the individual components retail was less than I could buy them for wholesale. I suppose it means buying power goes a long way, but maybe it goes a long way towards buying crap components.
Custom Built
by pjs3805 - 9/30/05 6:24 AM In reply to: If you use a desktop, who is the manufacturer? by Marc Bennett
I prefer custom built because I have choices in what I want now and in the future. Most OEM machines offer limited upgradability, and some parts such as wiring prohibit you from using generic parts. Usually, the oem machines processors cannot be upgraded. Therefore if you want a faster computer you can't change the motherboard (mainboard) you have to buy a whole new computer. The life expectancy of an OEM maching for an average to above average individual is 1 to 2 years. Most Oem compaies will not tell you that a processor can be upgraded even if it can. But, with a custom built computer the sky is the limit of the capability of the motherboard. With processors getting faster and various hardware improving daily a generic computer is the best way to approach computing from my point of view. Most oem machines have good quality control and each item is throughly tested. If you purchase brand name components your machine will outlast and outperform nearly all of the OEM machines on the market. While cheap with some companies selling systems today for $299 I will have to stay the course and stay with Generic or CUSTOM BUILT computers now and in the future. If you have any curiosity check out a reputable store that custom builds computers. See for youself.
TPM
I'm a Computer Engineer, I must build my own....
by clarkeworld - 9/30/05 6:24 AM In reply to: If you use a desktop, who is the manufacturer? by Marc Bennett
For me, I enjoy building PCs. However, if I had to buy, I would buy Dell. I buy Dells for the company I work for and I have been, for the most part, very satisfied with them.
I chose Apple
by fluffypitbull - 9/30/05 6:40 AM In reply to: If you use a desktop, who is the manufacturer? by Marc Bennett
I chose Apple because it's less vulnerable to viruses and is very user friendly. You turn it on and it works. I never stop hearing from PC users about crashing & a whole host of problems they seem to spend forever fixing. I think PCs are OK if you're a techie who likes to fiddle with your computer, but Macs seem to be more for people for whom a computer is a tool rather than a hobby.
Amen for Apple
by gswallow - 9/30/05 7:45 AM In reply to: I chose Apple by fluffypitbullAbsolutely! Wife has a Grape iMac and she won't upgrade. Got that when she couldn't take any more Windows crashing. When I set her up with OSX, I was so impressed I promised myself and Mac one day. Well have gotten myself a Dual 1.8GHz G5 PowerMac running Tiger. Hot Damn what a machine. What a waste using Windows for so long. Still have two Windows boxes on our eywork, but they get turned on so little, I really should just sell'em. That or add them to the four Linux boxes I have on a render farm network. Mac? YEAH! Windows? Not on your life. Hmm, maybe not a good thing for an MCSE to say.
Got a Dell but Have Others
by JohnChod - 9/30/05 7:01 AM In reply to: If you use a desktop, who is the manufacturer? by Marc Bennett
I bought a Dell as my main computer - P4 2.6 - 256 RAM - 40 GB HD - DVD Burner and CD-ROM. Added 30 GB HD and 80 GB external HD.
I know a lot of people on these boards think Dell is crap, but we've used Dell at my workplace for a long time with few problems. I've also known quite a few home users who had no problems either. I've had mine for 2.5 years and no problems at all. Even though it's already a bit long in the tooth and a little low on RAM, I bought it to transfer my old VHS home movies to DVD and it does just fine in that regard.
My daughter has an MGD - P4 2.8 - 512 RAM - 80 GB HD - CD Burner. This is a Canadian company that briefly had a store in Western New York. I got a pretty good computer at a terrific price for her, but I have had difficulties with her optical drives a lot. Her CD burner crapped out and I'm having a hell of a time getting a DVD burner working on her system. The floppy crapped out as well but with USB jump drives, that's certainly no real loss.
I also still have a venerable K62 - 500 MHz Compaq running in my basement. That's about 6 years old now. It's a spare for surfing the net (wireless connection) and I also visit IFit.com to run some of their treadmill workouts. I really have had no hardware problems with the Compaq but I did need to dump the HD and use the recovery disk about once a year when it was my main computer. That was probably related more to the operating system (Windows 98 SE) and too many questionable downloads by too many users rather than the PC itself.
Var Unlimited in California
by bob rowley - 9/30/05 7:18 AM In reply to: If you use a desktop, who is the manufacturer? by Marc Bennett
Just order it.
I am writing this on my sons Power Mac computer.
rdrow
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