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#1 2011-10-27 21:06:51
What kind of computer should I get?
The computer i have now is 9 years old and is pretty slow. I have a price range of $400-$800
I really don't want to get a mac.
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#4 2011-10-27 21:09:58
- agscratcher
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Re: What kind of computer should I get?
Either build a custom PC with spare parts...
...or find a reasonable dealer that sells PCs.
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#5 2011-10-27 21:10:48
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Re: What kind of computer should I get?
msdosdude wrote:
Mac. TOTALLY WORTH IT. I don't care if you said you don't want one.
I agree. Do you have a desktop? If so, you can just get a Mac Mini and just connect your old keyboard, monitor and mouse 
If you want a PC, you might want to build your own
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#7 2011-10-27 21:14:58
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Re: What kind of computer should I get?
TVflea wrote:
agscratcher wrote:
Either build a custom PC with spare parts...
...or find a reasonable dealer that sells PCs.Like best buy?
If you like them and they're in your area, then yes.
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#8 2011-10-27 21:43:24
- ProgrammingPro01
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Re: What kind of computer should I get?
TVflea wrote:
msdosdude wrote:
Mac. TOTALLY WORTH IT. I don't care if you said you don't want one.
They're too expensive.
i agree, but i HATE macs anyway
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#9 2011-10-27 21:51:30
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Re: What kind of computer should I get?
Do you already have a monitor, keyboard, mouse etc?
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#11 2011-10-27 21:55:22
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Re: What kind of computer should I get?
TVflea wrote:
jji7skyline wrote:
Do you already have a monitor, keyboard, mouse etc?
Yes.
Well, then you can just get a desktop tower. What are the monitor specs?
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#12 2011-10-27 21:57:17
Re: What kind of computer should I get?
jji7skyline wrote:
TVflea wrote:
jji7skyline wrote:
Do you already have a monitor, keyboard, mouse etc?
Yes.
Well, then you can just get a desktop tower. What are the monitor specs?
I was hoping on getting a laptop, and since my tower is a little to big for what you're probably going to say.
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#13 2011-10-27 22:01:03
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Re: What kind of computer should I get?
TVflea wrote:
jji7skyline wrote:
TVflea wrote:
Yes.Well, then you can just get a desktop tower. What are the monitor specs?
I was hoping on getting a laptop, and since my tower is a little to big for what you're probably going to say.
What am I gonna say? 
I've given up on trying to make you get a Mac... don't worry 
I've had bad experiences with PC laptops... you can get a real nice PC tower in your price range
And what were the monitor specs again?
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#14 2011-10-28 14:04:49
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Re: What kind of computer should I get?
Get an Ubuntu if you're a programmer (a Unix-based OS will save you tons of downloads and installations); if not, get a Windows PC (preferably Windows 7). Don't get a Mac. They're buggy, freeze up when you're not doing anything, and can't run EXE files.
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#15 2011-10-28 14:26:46
Re: What kind of computer should I get?
maxskywalker wrote:
Get an Ubuntu if you're a programmer (a Unix-based OS will save you tons of downloads and installations); if not, get a Windows PC (preferably Windows 7). Don't get a Mac. They're buggy, freeze up when you're not doing anything, and can't run EXE files.
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#16 2011-10-28 14:37:26
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Re: What kind of computer should I get?
http://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-m11x-r3/pd.aspx
Just ask your parents to extend your budge a LITTLE
My friend has one. It's beast.
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#17 2011-10-28 14:59:08
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Re: What kind of computer should I get?
rabbit1131 wrote:
http://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-m11x-r3/pd.aspx
Just ask your parents to extend your budge a LITTLE
My friend has one. It's beast.
that makes me want to sell my internal organs on the black market. 'nuff said.
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#18 2011-10-28 15:41:47
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Re: What kind of computer should I get?
16Skittles wrote:
rabbit1131 wrote:
http://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-m11x-r3/pd.aspx
Just ask your parents to extend your budge a LITTLE
My friend has one. It's beast.that makes me want to sell my internal organs on the black market. 'nuff said.
Um, I'm not actually sure what that's supposed to mean . . .
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#19 2011-10-28 16:06:03
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Re: What kind of computer should I get?
Windows 7
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#20 2011-10-28 16:42:47
Re: What kind of computer should I get?
Either buy a cheap Dell HP, or Micro Express PC (good ones here), or if you want to get the most bang for your buck, make your own PC (I would recommend it to be 2nd generation Core i3-based).
Despite what some people in this thread want you to think, your current opinion of Macs is correct. If you want a cheap PC that is decent, DO NOT get a Mac. Macs are overpriced shiny toys. The $500 Mac Mini has about as much power as a $200 Acer netbook.
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#21 2011-10-28 17:44:52
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#22 2011-10-28 19:19:31
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Re: What kind of computer should I get?
maxskywalker wrote:
16Skittles wrote:
rabbit1131 wrote:
http://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-m11x-r3/pd.aspx
Just ask your parents to extend your budge a LITTLE
My friend has one. It's beast.that makes me want to sell my internal organs on the black market. 'nuff said.
Um, I'm not actually sure what that's supposed to mean . . .
It means it is awesome enough for me to sell my internal organs for money to buy it.
JK though...
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#23 2011-10-28 19:35:29
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Re: What kind of computer should I get?
WINDOWS. Nuff said.
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#24 2011-10-28 19:44:33
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Re: What kind of computer should I get?
I think you have enough (or probably more than enough) money to get a laptop running on a Windows system. So how about getting a laptop? You can take them anywhere and they use up less energy.
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#25 2011-10-28 19:46:36
Re: What kind of computer should I get?
cheddargirl wrote:
I think you have enough (or probably more than enough) money to get a laptop running on a Windows system. So how about getting a laptop? You can take them anywhere and they use up less energy.
+1 for laptops!
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