Comments on: What Should You Look for When Buying a New PC?

By: CJ

CJ — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:53:12 +0000

I usually don’t look for Vista.. I know that most people here might like Vista over XP but I recently bought a Vista laptop and two days later i’ve used it again, and it is just so slow I went out and bought a desktop instead. However what I do look for is how much RPM’S they have in them, as well as how well the graphics are on the computer.

By: Alyx Flannery

Alyx Flannery — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:24:54 +0000

Well written and the hardware terms you mention are correct. There is just one thing I would disagree with (I do apologize if it seems minor but)- your local smaller computer shop or local builder can still legally place -without restrictions- XP on a new PC per Microsoft’s own licensing. Also another reason to look online as you mentioned. Yes, if you are only talking Best Buy size stores or the large Tier One builders like Dell- they have been required to move to Vista. One more reason to frequent a small business in your local community. They also tend to be a little more knowledgable and willing to spend the time with you.

If you go with a couple of the OEM versions of Vista you can installactivate XP on that new machine instead- after contacting MS- and move to Vista at a future date. This is the route I try to encourage my business clients- get the Vista license but install XP. And yes I agree with Stupid Blogger; Home Basic won’t work for a compnay- in fact is it worth it for anyone?

And as I said as I started this “rant” the RAM, hard drive and other items you mention are spot on.

And finally yes there is Apple- I have clients that go that route as well.

By: Ryan Rampersad

Ryan Rampersad — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:14:41 +0000

I think you should look out for crapware too, if at all possible.

By: Sean

Sean — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:59:21 +0000

Also, don’t price shop. The cheapest machine they have isn’t necessarily the best.

By: siddman

siddman — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:58:37 +0000

Me think anything below core duo should be avoided these dayz.
Hard drive speed matters to me. I avoid anything below 5400rpm (even 4 laptops if I can get faster drive), NCQ is cool imo but 10k rpm SATA gives more bang for the buck. :D

By: leftystrat

leftystrat — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:49:20 +0000

I’d look for XP or linux preinstalled.

Nothing that even *rhymes* with Celeron.

Buy the best you can afford if you tend to keep them til they die.

Is there service? How do you access it?

Lotsa hd space

Plenty of resources for the future.

Does it come with p*rn or do you have to install your own?

By: Computerwhiz1

Computerwhiz1 — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:09:00 +0000

So true man. well written. If I did this that would be what would have said. Good advice. Best Buy employes here don’t even know the difference between a CPU or GPU so you are better off doing some research.

By: Josh Crane

Josh Crane — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:56:08 +0000

That’s why there’s something called the Apple Store…

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