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Comment from artesia on 2008-09-05

2008-09-05T16:40:12Z

I need a new PC which has the microsoft vista operating system installed. What do you think would be a reasonable budget for a new computer?

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Comment from sohail sethar on 2008-08-29

2008-08-29T16:23:39Z

Hello dear sir
What is computer aplications and what is computer
Bassic and DAE eletrical department

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Comment from Terry Hollett on 2007-12-02

2007-12-02T20:38:07Z

I've had about a half a dozen computers since my first one, which was a 486sx. Then came a 486dx2, then P166, Compaq Deskpro (P200), then a P2-266 and P2-300 and recntly I got lucky at a yard sale and currently own a Compaq Deskpro which is a P2-400mhz with 192 MB RAM.

One thing they all had in common, they where all second hand and all I could afford. And its still my philosophy for buying computers now.

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Comment from Rocky on 2007-02-12

2007-02-12T23:04:57Z

Hi,
I'm planning on buy a COMPAQ LapTop ( http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/me/en/ho/WF06b/1770577-1770863-1771313-1771313-1771313-12723670-77918597.html )
of the followong spec.

Now, I need someone to tell me if its a good choice. Also, will it be capable to run WINDOWS VISTA smoothly ?

Thanks

Processor type
Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology
• Intel® Core™ Duo processor T2050
• 1.60 GHz , Level 2 cache 2 MB, 533 MHz Bus speed
• Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/b/g Integrated Wireless LAN

Standard memory
1024 MB

Memory type
DDR2 533 MHz

Video adapter
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950

Video RAM
Up to 128 MB shared video memory

Memory layout
(2 x 512 MB)

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Comment from sin cera246 on 2006-07-05

2006-07-05T15:42:00Z

i just wanted to say i agree with earlier comments about dell's customer service - i think it should be renamed DELL's HELL indeed!. i live in the caribbean, i ordered my laptop twice and i still have not received it as yet. I had to be transferred a million times from america - bahamas - panama - where ever because my toll free number wasn't working and to make matters worse my sales agent went on vacation without even leaving a message on his voicemail, which means i was having all those problems with no sale rep to assist me. Well, i have just completed reordering the laptop, hopefully i get it soon. So i can be rid of Dell's awful customer service.

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Comment from Quiller on 2006-06-19

2006-06-20T06:19:21Z

Not to completely disagree with you, but if we're talking reliability and longevity AND notebooks, where's the shout-out to ThinkPad? They might hit the wallet a little harder, but the extra cost is worth it. They don't break, period.

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Comment from Yomi on 2006-06-16

2006-06-16T11:02:54Z

I am at the verge of buying a Dell inspiron 9400 for DigiVideo post production use. Do you think this laptop would serve me well? I intend to use an adobe production studio software. Thanks

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Comment from Leo on 2006-01-07

2006-01-08T05:12:26Z

Vista's a way off, so it's not something I'd wait for. Apple could be a great choice but it seems like it's out of your budget. I've been very happy with my Dell.

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Comment from Daz on 2006-01-07

2006-01-07T23:47:43Z

Hi Leo,
Ive been using Windows now for the last eight years and it's eventually starting to push my patience to the limit. I currently have a Packard Bell laptop, 14 months old, which pauses an awful lot, has a dreadful battery life and has the many annoying windows glitches etc.
The use of my laptop is primarily for doing websites, using Dreamweaver and many other large applications, which eat up memory.
Im between staying with a Windows OS laptop and waiting for the new Windows Vista or moving to Apple Macintosh - what would you think?
Also, if I was to change with a budget of up to $1,200, which make of windows XP run/Macintosh laptop would you recommend I choose?

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Comment from Leo on 2005-12-15

2005-12-16T05:28:34Z

The best way to determine what Dell's can do is to run through their customization page. You can see how far each machine can be upgraded. For example you might be able to order up to 4gig of ram for your computer... so only order 1, and you'll know you can upgrade to 4 later.

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Comment from Nickers on 2005-12-10

2005-12-10T20:00:05Z

Hello Leo
I'm looking for a fairly cheap but reliable PC, i was looking at some Dell Pc's and they seem to be what i'm after. What i need to know though is if they are easily upgradeable, as i will no doubt be doing so in the near future if i do decide to buy one...

Thanks a lot

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Comment from Leo on 2005-10-19

2005-10-19T23:02:21Z

Unfortunately I think your needs outstrip your budget. I'd be hard pressed to make a specific recommendation. My advice would be to get your laptop with as advanced a graphics adapter as you can, because that's difficult to upgrade later. Then make sure that everthing else, like RAM, Hard disk and perhaps even battery life, can be expanded later as you're able to afford it. My Latitude is like that .. I don't have max memory, but I can easily upgrade when the time comes. I also opted for a second battery (this model allows you to replace the CD-ROM drive with a second battery) which may be of interest to you.

Laptop versus notebook is vague. I think of notebooks as smaller ... say under 5lbs, but there's no hard and fast rule or definition.

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Comment from wale fabiyi on 2005-10-18

2005-10-19T04:34:00Z

good day leo,
i'm a graphics person,i use corel graphics suite,adobe photoshop,macromedia director,macromedia studio mx and i love working long hours,so consideration has to be on battery power e.t.c,
what notebook/laptop do you recommednd me to buy, my budget is about Rm3500 which is about $950....also i love working online(internet),so the notebook/laptop has to be connected...also waht is the difference between a notebook and a laptop.

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Comment from Mac on 2005-02-15

2005-02-15T16:20:14Z

Dell customer service...better? I don't think so. I'm on hold with tech support right now!! The first rep I spoke to had no solutions and *tried* transferring me to tech support. I got disconnected. Our company's Dell sales rep only cares about selling and failed to help us in returning one item from our previous order.
Their computers are solidly built, but if you have to deal with their customer service, avoid them like the plague!! It's not worth it.

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Comment from kelli on 2005-02-10

2005-02-10T15:01:03Z

like with cars u can get a lemon, i have had every type of PC on the market and for one that is already built for u DELL is the best, i still have my 1st DELL which is slow because it is 9 years old but it runs... i have two desktop DELL's & a laptop that i use every day which i love, they are so easy to work on and repair ...... i have a brandnew gateway that is junk i have two brandnew HP's that are junk anyone want them? lol and for DELL's customer service IT HAS CHANGED FOR THE BETTER!! so if u want a good pc BUY A DELL!

have a great day!

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Comment from Charlie on 2005-01-12

2005-01-12T15:01:12Z

I have a Compaq/ Hewlett Packard computer and I have to say they have excellent support. Its a mixed praise however in that I am now on the third printer in one year as the other two HPs have broken down but the good part is that in both cases they immediately send me a new one. Same with the CD player that came with the computer. It too broke down but they replaced it..

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