Best brand of computer to buy?

Mr NJ Sports · May 7, 2004

I own a 4 yr old Dell (overpaid I think) not thrilled with it and want another computer.

Dude i will not buy another Dell what comps do you guys own or suggest?

Sony VAIO's look good or how about any Compaq or HP?

Scooter1 · May 7, 2004

Avoid Compaq and HP like the plague.
Check out "Compaqsucks.com" and goggle similar concepts to find out that I am one of many who would not go near a Compaq product.

My Compaq was one of the biggest nightmares of my adult life.
Customer service uniformly hideous.
They have an entire division set up to deal with people when they get to the point of telling customer service, as I did, "You are not capable of repairing this machine."
Compaq purchased HP so expect the same.

I purchased a Fujitsu - everything the opposite of Compaq - very good to excellent customer service, excellent computer, no problems in almost 2 years.
It uses some Toshiba and Hitachi parts.

On the downside, Fujitsu can only be purchased thru Fry's, one other electronics chain (wasn't familiar with them), and online.

Compaqsucks.com

1cheater · May 7, 2004

My best advice, go threw a local computer guy, have them build you a PC to fit what you need.Do a little homework as per hardware, video card, monitor etc this way you tell them exactly what you want in there. Get a concrete warantee (tech parts etc)If somthing goes wrong, you call them and THEY fix it, no more BS over the phone. If you really want the headaches to end this is the way.

Phaedrus · May 7, 2004

RayServers hands-down.

Secure installed, future-proof systems. Not for the bargain hunter, but worth every dime.

Phaedrus

HacheMan · May 7, 2004

Hate to hear that Mr NJ Sports , I just bought a Dell, and had a Gateway but had nothing but problems with it....

newbie666 · May 7, 2004

G5 with macos X ---> THE X MAN!!!

get the power of unix + a g5 processor!

or try
www.tigerdirect.com
www.microwarehouse.com
www.thinkgeek.com

fivedoorsdown · May 7, 2004

this gateway i'm using is 5 years old and never a problem and under a thousand .
it is time for a newer model here though also

HacheMan · May 7, 2004

strange hugh fivedoors down. Ive had nothing but problems with my Gateway. Just like buying a car I suppose, some people get by with no problems and some are lemons........

fivedoorsdown · May 7, 2004

kinda like me.
i bought a dodge ram 4x4 2002 trany burned ,anti lock brakes lock-up when it rains
steering shaft had to be inserted so the column didnt separate. how long have these assholes been making trucks and they still cant get it right??
all my friends have no problems with theres

wolfie_cr · May 7, 2004

I would say either an IBM or a alienware, both quite pricey

I am looking forward to my next desktop which will be "home made" using AMD 64 cpus

NBAlive2005 · May 7, 2004

Acer's the best

bettorstalk.com · May 7, 2004

For complaints on how crappy Gateways are go too:
http://www.thecomplaintstation.com/cgi-bin/datacgi/database.cgi/Forum/Topic/TopicID=0308/firstrecord=0/finalrecord=14

Mr NJ Sports · May 7, 2004

Other people swear by Dell.

Are AMD processers good? Or is Intel better or no difference?

jwblue · May 7, 2004

Building a computer is a great idea. You can buy the best of every component. If you can't put it together yourself, there are plently of places like PC Club or indiviudals that can put it together for you. There are alot of websites that give advice like this one.

http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/

IS

mvbski · May 7, 2004

when checking out a new PC you might want to take a look at this for your operating system I for oone have changed over to this LINUX

JohnnyDeMarco · May 7, 2004

Dell is the best according to Consumer Report.

GMON · May 8, 2004

From basic to complex home usage.....................................DUDE, YOUR GETTING A DELL.

ChadC · May 8, 2004

You really should build your own computer. It is so much easier then you think. You could even salvage some of your old parts like a hard drive or RAM and save even more money. Every company, I repeat EVERY company charges way to much.

Mr NJ Sports · May 10, 2004

Thanks.

oldmantime · May 10, 2004

What's the complaint about Hewlett Packard? Mine is over 4 years old and has worked very well for somebody who knows nothing. Still I have an open mind.