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sara1998
10-25-2006, 02:27 PM
First, it was my fridge. Then my hard drive went out. Then my water heater went out. Now my motherboard is out. Screw it. I'm buying a new computer. What manufactured computers have you all had luck with and recommend? I built the last one, but I'm not going there this time. I don't have the money!
DrummerDeanna
10-25-2006, 02:29 PM
^^

Geez Maria! I'm so sorry - you're right, if it's not one thing it's another - it never seems to end, does it?

Well I know a lot of people on here swear by MACs. But I bought an HP when I got my computer (1 year ago) It's awesome. I love it - I've had no problems and it's still going strong and fast...
carrie721
10-25-2006, 02:33 PM
First, it was my fridge. Then my hard drive went out. Then my water heater went out. Now my motherboard is out. Screw it. I'm buying a new computer. What manufactured computers have you all had luck with and recommend? I built the last one, but I'm not going there this time. I don't have the money!

that really sucks - computers can be such a pain. my first recommendation is always a mac, but i know some people are really averse to them. after that, i'd say go with toshiba - all my PC friends swear by them.
DavidMn
10-25-2006, 02:38 PM
I know what you mean about not having the money. I use the computer at the local library.
skcin
10-25-2006, 02:47 PM
Maria, I wish you weren't such a whiner. :rolleyes:


JK. That really sucks. We have a Dell, but it's no better or worse than anyone else's I've heard about. Most people I know just go for whichever one has the best rebate/deal at Cirtcuit City or Best Buy & they seem to do just fine. :laugh:

HEY! Check with the school you're going to. If they have an IT/computer dept. they can often get you computers at a great price. :nod:
ryan8472
10-25-2006, 03:01 PM
I have a Mac and I love it. It's SO easy to use, it requires next to no software, and it never has any problems. :nod: Plus, it won't pick up a virus either.
DrummerDeanna
10-25-2006, 03:07 PM
Most people I know just go for whichever one has the best rebate/deal at Cirtcuit City or Best Buy & they seem to do just fine. :laugh:



That's what I did :o Well sort of - I didn't look for the best deal - but I looked for the the cheapest computer that offered everything I need. And I've not been disapointed...except for the evil printer that tells me it's out of paper when it's not. That I could do without...

Just stay away from eMachines! Unless they've improved since the last time someone I know bought one....
JazmenFlowers
10-25-2006, 03:12 PM
I have to recommend Mac as well.

I used to love Dell comps, but have grown to hate them.
ryan8472
10-25-2006, 03:13 PM
I have to recommend Mac as well.

I used to love Dell comps, but have grown to hate them.

I have a Dell at home. After a month, it runs at about the same speed as my grandmother. :cool:
GODDESS6
10-25-2006, 03:15 PM
i have a sony vaio pc & love it:nod: ~
JazmenFlowers
10-25-2006, 03:16 PM
I have a Dell at home. After a month, it runs at about the same speed as my grandmother. :cool:
yep. and customer service SUCKS. big time.

used to be great, but I think they've outgrown themselves.
ryan8472
10-25-2006, 03:34 PM
yep. and customer service SUCKS. big time.

used to be great, but I think they've outgrown themselves.

After that dude got busted for weed, it all went down the ****ter. :nod:
JazmenFlowers
10-25-2006, 03:36 PM
After that dude got busted for weed, it all went down the ****ter. :nod:
busted? who?

*looks around paranoid*
ryan8472
10-25-2006, 03:38 PM
busted? who?

*looks around paranoid*

:p

The Dell dude, stoopid. :xoxo: :laugh:
JazmenFlowers
10-25-2006, 03:40 PM
:p

The Dell dude, stoopid. :xoxo: :laugh:
well they say mary jane fries the brain. apparently, 'tis true.

btw, the Dell dude was way cute. I miss him. I think I love him.
ryan8472
10-25-2006, 03:42 PM
well they say mary jane fries the brain. apparently, 'tis true.

btw, the Dell dude was way cute. I miss him. I think I love him.

http://www.chuggnutt.com/images/dell_dude.jpg

:lol:

His ****ing eyebrows scare me.
JazmenFlowers
10-25-2006, 03:45 PM
ewww. ok, maybe I give my love to freely.

must rethink this one. and it totally frightens me how quickly you posted that. :laugh:
ryan8472
10-25-2006, 03:47 PM
ewww. ok, maybe I give my love to freely.

must rethink this one. and it totally frightens me how quickly you posted that. :laugh:

:laugh:

Google is a good friend of mine, dear. ;)
JazmenFlowers
10-25-2006, 03:50 PM
:laugh:

Google is a good friend of mine, dear. ;)
too bad you're only friends and weren't ever intimate. you'd be swimming in bucks.
ryan8472
10-25-2006, 03:51 PM
too bad you're only friends and weren't ever intimate. you'd be swimming in bucks.

No ****. I think my dad invested in Yahoo! a long time ago, but I assume the stock for that one went to hell after the birth of Google. :rolleyes:
sara1998
10-26-2006, 09:23 AM
Maria, I wish you weren't such a whiner. :rolleyes:

Paula, I wish you weren't such a hooker. ;)

I think I'm going to Best Buy today and check out HP's. Anyone had any experience with their customer service? I heard Dell's customer service sucks. I want to go with a Mac, but I can't afford one. :distress: All I can really afford to buy is the computer itself... I have the monitor.
carrie721
10-26-2006, 09:46 AM
All I can really afford to buy is the computer itself... I have the monitor.

have you considered the mac mini (http://www.apple.com/macmini/)?
JazmenFlowers
10-26-2006, 09:53 AM
have you considered the mac mini (http://www.apple.com/macmini/)?
awesome recommendation my dear!
sara1998
10-26-2006, 10:07 AM
HMMM.... gotta go to an Apple store..... Thanks Carrie
HomerMcvie
10-26-2006, 12:18 PM
Maria, when mine was fried about 6 months ago(my friend finally fixed it), I went to IU- they have a store where they sell off their used ones(and they've all been gone through, and brought back to scratch). Although, the deals weren't as good as I'd expected - I think 1.6 machines were going for like $230. Well, it turns out that Wallyhell had 3.2 machine for $328. So I decided that it was worth the extra $100 for a puter that was new, and twice the speed.
Anyhoo, my friend called, and said he'd fixed this antique POS, so I'm still on it!

Everyone needs a friend who is really good at fixing computers.:lol: :lol: :lol:
sara1998
10-26-2006, 07:32 PM
I got a new one. Its a HP Pavilion with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and DVD burner with Lightscribe. This thing is sweet!!! Thanks for all your suggestions. In the end, I found this to be the best bang for the buck.
DrummerDeanna
10-26-2006, 07:46 PM
I got a new one. Its a HP Pavilion with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and DVD burner with Lightscribe. This thing is sweet!!! Thanks for all your suggestions. In the end, I found this to be the best bang for the buck.

I was just going to answer your customer servie question - with my HP - I haven't needed customer service (knock on wood) - and my computer is now officially a year old.

I've been very happy with my HP - and I hope you're happy with yours as well...