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by: wattsthis December 8, 2008 3:54 PM PST

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Need advice on new PC purchase

by wattsthis - 12/8/08 3:54 PM

I want one that I can store all my photos on and do my banking and shop on line. I want it fast with not a lot on the start up. Don't know what will accomplish this. Thanks for any advice.


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i own the HP TOUCHSCREEN

by elperro - 12/9/08 5:55 AM

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(NT) No hearing loss here... NO NEED TO SHOUT!

by glenn30 - 12/9/08 7:02 AM

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by CascaLonginus - 12/11/08 12:27 AM

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I recommend you not buy a mass produced computer as they are not true computers, there are missing components that software makes up for.
Do yourself a favor, and Google computer shops in your area. (custom)
go there and tell them what you want and, they will build you a better computer then you can get from mass produced companies, it may not be as pretty but I'm sure you will be happier with a custom build.


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That are very modest requirements.

by Kees Bakker Moderator - 12/11/08 2:44 AM

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And practically all present PC's will be able to do at least what you need and probably much more.

The PC recommended in post #2 above (that will ALL CAPS) clearly is too much and too expensive for your needs. And I don't agree with the distrust in #3 for standard PC's from big makers as Dell or HP. There's nothing wrong with the advice to have it custom built by a trusted local shop, if you have such a shop nearby. But if you don't, there's nothing wrong also with going to dell.com and configuring a basic machine on their site. If you face any questions doing that, just post here for advice.

Kees


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Thanks for the imput Kees (and everyone else)

by wattsthis - 12/11/08 8:09 AM

In Reply to: That are very modest requirements. by Kees Bakker Moderator

I ordered a studio desktop from Dell. I configured an inspiron 530 on line and then the rep helped me with a few things I had not thought of. I ended up getting more computer for the same amount of money. It has what I need and more. I figure it will last a long time. Can't wait for it to arrive.
thanks again,
wattsthis


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You're welcome.

by Kees Bakker Moderator - 12/11/08 9:25 AM

In Reply to: Thanks for the imput Kees (and everyone else) by wattsthis

Let's hope everything turns out as you hope. Sometimes it just doesn't.

Kees


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Oh No!

by wattsthis - 12/11/08 10:19 AM

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sounds like you might be thinking I made a mistake?????


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Not at all. Really.

by Kees Bakker Moderator - 12/11/08 11:36 AM

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I wouldn't have recommended it, if I had any reason to distrust it.

Kees


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Also please ...

by Kees Bakker Moderator - 12/11/08 11:49 AM

In Reply to: Oh No! by wattsthis

read my reply to the above poster here: http://forums.cnet.com/5208-7586_102-0.html?forumID=68&threadID=319843&messageID=2925653#2925653. Just scroll up to see his post I replied to.

Kees


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Read your post

by wattsthis - 12/11/08 12:46 PM

In Reply to: Also please ... by Kees Bakker Moderator

I missed that, having only checked the replies e-mailed to me by cnet. Thanks again,
Watts


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