Buying a new PC

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I need some help deciding whats a good computer to buy. I'm looking
for something in the $600-$850 range. Basically all I need it for is
using the internet, downloading music, burning cds, checking email,
basic applications etc. I was thinking about getting a Dell Dimension
2400 with flat screen, P4 processor, 256 mb ram, 40 gb hard drive, but
I've read a lot of complaints about Dell. I've also thought about
getting a Sony Vaio RS Series Celeron 2.2 GHz processor, 256 mb ram,
80 gb hard drive. Any suggestions on good, cheap, computers?? Thanks
 
I have a Dell Dimension 2400 desktop and a Dell 8100 Inspiron notebook. They
both run flawlessly. And when I've needed to call tech support they have
always helped me out.
 
My dell computer works great. Havn't had a problem with it. Dell customer
service was a problem though. I called them knowing exactly what I wanted
and it took me forever to buy. First off, their computer phone service ran
me in circles and I finally had to choose some misc number to get a person
to transfer me to sales. Very high pressure sales on the extras and credit.
They hung up on me 3 times and I had to repeat the long automated phone
menus. They sent my computer to the wrong address (billing rather than
mailing address, which was in a different state). The $300 rebate didn't
have my computer listed, so I had to contact them again to find out which
rebate to use. The phone operators varied from horrible to mediocore.
 
I ordered both times on line, no pressure and got exactly what I wanted.
I don't like the high pressure sales crap either.
 
I found out the hard way that Dell parts are not standard sizes... I just
replaced the motherboard, but i found out that the motherboard isn't the
standard ATX size, therefore, the case isn't either. Anyway, to replace my
motherboard, I had to also buy a new case, and heatsink for my CPU.
 
I found out the hard way that Dell parts are not standard sizes... I just
replaced the motherboard, but i found out that the motherboard isn't the
standard ATX size, therefore, the case isn't either. Anyway, to replace my
motherboard, I had to also buy a new case, and heatsink for my CPU.
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Very few are. When you buy a brand name computer you buy it like you want
it and when you are ready to upgrade you buy another one.
 
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