Computer you are using now

[thesonicguy]

Computer you are using now

Dell

[Whisper]

Dell XPS M1710

[bbychop]

compaq

[The Resurrected One]

Toshiba laptop

[Aηdy]

Toshiba Satellite Pro A100, My Acer laptop is being repaired again.

[Blahages]

Right now, One I built myself in October of 2005.

My Server is one I built myself

My Dad's computer is an eMachine

My Three Sisters' Computers are all Custom Built, not a Name Brand

My Laptop is an Acer

I've never heard of a Cisco or Samsung Computer.

[northskater110]

Toshiba Satellite A215-S4757

its so sweet its got a webcam built in it =]

got it as a present for surgery =]

[mr. self destruct]

Apple Macbook Pro.

[Elscire]

Wheres E-machines?
http://www.emachines.com/products/products.html?prod=T3418

[Patchy]

I'm on my old laptop since its late and i didnt want to sit at my pc so im in bed!

[Bobby]

HP, A month old today.

[0=]

You and your silly pre-assembled systems.

[Blahages]

You and your silly pre-assembled systems.

I've always hated Pre-Assembled Systems. Mainly, because the Manufacturers Try to Market Systems that are, for Example, "Vista Ready" with 512MB of RAM, that have ONBOARD Graphic Cards, that use 256MB of RAM, so the Computer as a result, only has 256MB of RAM usable to the System, for System Memory.

It's not that they don't know what they're doing. They Certainly do. They WANT the Consumer to get fooled into Buying More RAM, and Larger Hard Drives, etc. It's all about Upgrades, and the Money they make from that.

The first thing I've ALWAYS done, when I've either been given an OEM System (Hand Me Down) or, when Someone I know has gotten an OEM Factory Preloaded System, and They've wanted My Input on it, is to Delete All the Partitions on the Drive, and Reformat, Reinstall Windows, and then Install ONLY the needed software.

I absolutely despise the Factory Preloaded Crap. So much nonsense.

I worked on a Vista Computer, Made by HP a few months ago. It was Brand New, only a Month old.

Main Specs:

Athlon 64 3500+
512MB RAM (256 Shared Video)
160GB HDD

Although it's NOT top of the line, It was definitely not BAD. Vista was HORRIBLE at Responding. The Computer, In General, Lagged worse than a P2 running XP.

It wasn't MY Computer, and I didn't have the Vista Install Disks, and All they wanted was it to Quit Blue Screening. I fixed that, and Told them that Norton Internet Security/AV 07 would be best if it was removed, in its entirety, and have something like Avast or AVG, and Comodo Free Firewall, or something Put on it, with a Combination of Running Spybot and Ad-Aware once in a while. They were okay with it, I told them they were all free, and worked MUCH better for the Job. They also used Less resources, and bogged the system down less.

I removed Norton. It was like a NEW machine again.

I also removed a lot of the other Factory Installed CRAP that they didn't want or need.

Some Pre-Assembled Systems Aren't that Bad. It depends on where you get them from. Of course, they're going to cost you more, but you can expect it somewhat, because of the Labor Involved.

One Place around here, which is a small business that sells and builds computers, installs AVG and Firefox by default, and Then Vista, and Nero. That's about all they install. And, the Machines run fairly well.

And, the Prices weren't too bad.

You also can't expect EVERYONE to know how to build their own systems. Some people are lucky if they even know how to turn the Machine on. My mom is one of those. She's finally able to play Solitaire, and Access the Internet, but not much more.

In those cases, if they want to get online, Pre-Assembled Systems are Good, unless they have someone they know with the Knowledge to Build one for them

[0=]

All I know is I've saved roughly 500 dollars total by building myself and hunting for rebate deals.

[Blahages]

All I know is I've saved roughly 500 dollars total by building myself and hunting for rebate deals.

Yeah, and that is True on many levels, quite a large percentage of the time.

I was just commenting about some of it, and in some cases why some people might go for them, and how they sometimes try to get more of your money, and other randomness. :)

I should have spent more time looking for mine, and have been more educated on the parts at the time. I had never built my own before (I had, but not where I had to choose and buy the parts) and I got them based on some reviews I saw, and I didn't pay attention to what was happening soon. I got them in Oct. 2005, which was only a few months before Socket AM2 Came out, and I believe also DDR2, and SATA2 for AMD Boards.

I also bought the Athlon X2 3800+ Socket 939 Processor. 323$ at the time. Look at the prices now. There was a HUGE price drop about a year after I got them. Granted, I wouldn't have waited a year, but you get the point. I think that same processor is now like 70-80$.

It's just aggravating to think about.

[Aηdy]

I've always hated Pre-Assembled Systems. Mainly, because the Manufacturers Try to Market Systems that are, for Example, "Vista Ready" with 512MB of RAM, that have ONBOARD Graphic Cards, that use 256MB of RAM, so the Computer as a result, only has 256MB of RAM usable to the System, for System Memory.

It's not that they don't know what they're doing. They Certainly do. They WANT the Consumer to get fooled into Buying More RAM, and Larger Hard Drives, etc. It's all about Upgrades, and the Money they make from that.

I absolutely despise the Factory Preloaded Crap. So much nonsense.

I removed Norton. It was like a NEW machine again.

I also removed a lot of the other Factory Installed CRAP that they didn't want or need.

Some Pre-Assembled Systems Aren't that Bad. It depends on where you get them from. Of course, they're going to cost you more, but you can expect it somewhat, because of the Labor Involved.


I love you :D You know what you're bloody talking about lol! Most people I know who claim to know a lot about computers simply don't! And I totally agree about the pre-installed CRAP! Especially Dell, my dad's friend brought a brand new Dell, it was about £500 ($1000) and it just took soo long to boot up and it took it about 15 seconds to load Internet Explorer! All that shit went pretty quickly!

Anyway, on my old Packard Bell Laptop now! Intel Celeron 1.49GHz Processor, 128mb Base memory, 256mb extended memory, 64mb shared graphics. 20GB hard disk.

It's still pretty quick, not been formatted for about 3 years and still can run Avant, Live messenger and AVG with a couple of other apps pretty smoothly!

[Whisper]

All I know is I've saved roughly 500 dollars total by building myself and hunting for rebate deals.

Yes but I don't care about a simple 500$
at my old job I made that in less then 3 days
Time is more precious than money

I love my Dell

[Aηdy]

I'm not saying Dell aren't good but going custom you can have exactly what you want! And the satisfaction of doing it!

[Whisper]

i picked what i wanted in it

[Aηdy]

i picked what i wanted in it

Yeah, from a small list :P

[Blahages]

Yes but I don't care about a simple 500$
at my old job I made that in less then 3 days
Time is more precious than money

I love my Dell

There's also the Slight fact that Most people, especially in their Teenage Years, Which this site is Geared Towards, don't make that much money in three days. I'm glad you did, but you should understand my point.

Also, The Computer in Question with yours is a Laptop. You're somewhat more limited to OEMs for Laptops than you are Desktops. You CAN still do it, but it's far more limited, and right now, makes more sense than building your own.

It also doesn't take much time to build a computer. The most amount of time is what it takes to research for the best specs, which if you know much about computers, you'd be doing if you wanted to buy an OEM computer anyway.

Once you get the Parts, you can do it in a few hours, even if you've never really done it before. If you've done it many times in the past, it may only take you half an hour, or 45 minutes if you're careful, and aren't just throwing things together.

Dell's Laptops ARE fairly nice as of recent. The last one I looked at seemed quite durable, and the XPS Series definitely has some pretty good specs.

[Aηdy]

Unless you use it for intense gaming, you don't need a powerhouse of a computer/laptop. This laptop has a 1.39GHz Celeron M processor, 1GB ram (upgraded) and 128mb shared graphics. Pretty basic, but it runs vista very well and will run san andreas perfectly fine! Not bad for a free laptop eh? :P

[Camazotz]

Compaq

[Aηdy]

Back on my Acer laptop, tho it's still fucked, get it back again after the second repair today. It rarely recognises the HDD and DVD drive on boot and lots of freezing/BSOD's.

[Hyper]

I have my amazing ''other''

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[0=]

Yes but I don't care about a simple 500$
at my old job I made that in less then 3 days
Time is more precious than money

I love my Dell

$500 was more than my budget.

[Attax]

i am on my AMAMAZING new macbook. I absolutely love all the features... i cannot wait untill they come out with OS X Leopard!!!

[0=]

Macs are overrated. They cost several hundred dollars more than their Windows counterparts and cannot be upgraded. The interface is too simplistic, although a couple features are nice. For the average user it may be alright, but advanced users like advanced interface. The OS is pretty bloated compared to Windows XP and tends to run a bit slowly on older systems. Compatibility issues are bad for gamers. Also, they're not even a choice if you're on a budget because the OS cannot be purchased. For average users, go for it. Gamers and nerds, stay away.

For anyone purchasing a Vista loaded computer I recommend upgrading to Windows XP.

[Aηdy]

Macs are overrated. They cost several hundred dollars more than their Windows counterparts and cannot be upgraded. The interface is too simplistic, although a couple features are nice. For the average user it may be alright, but advanced users like advanced interface. The OS is pretty bloated compared to Windows XP and tends to run a bit slowly on older systems. Compatibility issues are bad for gamers. Also, they're not even a choice if you're on a budget because the OS cannot be purchased. For average users, go for it. Gamers and nerds, stay away.

For anyone purchasing a Vista loaded computer I recommend upgrading to Windows XP.

You can't really say that because it all comes down to what you need your computer for. And if you do have a mac you can run windows xp on it and then run all the games/proframs you want. Its also just what you're used to.

I run XP and vista, and use a mac at my uncles when i go there, they all have their bad points, and i think mac is much more stable than windows.

[Aηdy]

Macs are overrated. They cost several hundred dollars more than their Windows counterparts and cannot be upgraded. The interface is too simplistic, although a couple features are nice. For the average user it may be alright, but advanced users like advanced interface. The OS is pretty bloated compared to Windows XP and tends to run a bit slowly on older systems. Compatibility issues are bad for gamers. Also, they're not even a choice if you're on a budget because the OS cannot be purchased. For average users, go for it. Gamers and nerds, stay away.

For anyone purchasing a Vista loaded computer I recommend upgrading to Windows XP.

You can't really say that because it all comes down to what you need your computer for. And if you do have a mac you can run windows xp on it and then run all the games/proframs you want. Its also just what you're used to.

I run XP and vista, and use a mac at my uncles when i go there, they all have their bad points, and i think mac is much more stable than windows.

[redcar]

Dell Latitude D520 all the way!:P

I love Dell plus they are the laptop providers for my uni so I have constant access to a Dell technician.

[MoveAlong]

HP
I want a Dell

[Sugaree]

Is Intel a computer brand or not? Cause that's what I'm using

[Blahages]

Is Intel a computer brand or not? Cause that's what I'm using

No, Intel isn't a Computer Brand. It doesn't put together Entire Computers, and Affix its Name to them, like HP, Compaq, Dell, etc do.

Intel Makes Processors (CPUs, like The Pentium, Celeron, Core 2, ETC Lines) as well as Motherboards, and some other things.

Usually the Computer's Brand is Somewhere on the Exterior of the Case, usually on the Front, unless of course, assuming it wasn't custom built by someone, or built by a small business or something that doesn't affix labels to theirs.

[RaisingSand]

Compaq V600. Wanted a MacBook, as I HATE Windows with a passion, but meh. XD

[Gumleaf]

mine is optima, but i will soon have a laptop which will be hp.

[RaisingSand]

Seriously man, don't get an HP. >.< They're crap, seriously. When I'm done with this one, I'm gonna idk, George Foreman it or chuck it off the roof or something entertaining like that.

[Aηdy]

On my toshiba lappy and a custom pc atm.

[Silverfist64]

Dell.

[Malcolm Tucker]

Compaq

[Attax]

You can't really say that because it all comes down to what you need your computer for. And if you do have a mac you can run windows xp on it and then run all the games/proframs you want. Its also just what you're used to.

I run XP and vista, and use a mac at my uncles when i go there, they all have their bad points, and i think mac is much more stable than windows.

i like my mac it is very versatile not very heavy and i like the OS it has. it is just a personal preference i do not use my macbook for gaming, i use it for internet use, school work, and for my debate team. When i am gaming i use a windows xp cause i dislike vista with a passion. I enjoy my mac thouroughly and you who said that it has a big problem and tends to run slower obviously have not run mac and windows at the same time.:yeah: