My desktop is dying fast. Have an HP that we bought at Best Buy about 4-5 years ago and have had nothing but trouble with it (1st comp was HP that lasted for 8 years). Any suggestions? was also thinking about the All in One of some brand, maybe a touch screen. Open for any input to help me decide. Thanks
Dell, HP or Something else?????
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The_Twisted_Ear
A proud Conservative!
Personally, I have owned Dell's for a long time. Yes, you hear some complaints but every vendor has a few problems. I've owned HP, Acer, etc. and others. The PRIMARY reason I ended up going (and staying) with Dell is upgrades. The first time you want to upgrade (memory, etc.) a laptop - is the first time you experience the "challenge" of finding a compatible component. I never had this problem with Dell since they sell upgrades (memory, etc.) right on their website.
struggler44
A Salute to all on Watch
I just purchased 2 new Dell laptops; Have an older Dell that I had to replace the screen on after 5 yrs, no other problems, bought a HP Presario in 2009 and while not having any issues with it's reliability, I like the Dell better, just a personal opinion
The_Twisted_Ear
A proud Conservative!
A close friend drop their Dell Laptop and destroyed the keyboard and hard drive. The Dell wasn't but a few years old but they didn't want it (really they wanted an excuse to buy a new one). They were going to throw it out and I grabbed it! I went up to the site, ordered a keyboard and a new drive - and bingo - my son had a Dell for a few hundred bucks. He has been using the puppy for three years now and loves it...
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EmptyTimCup
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depends on what you want ......
another desktop ... Dell, HP, Gateway .... Boutique brands .... for gaming PC's
maybe a laptop .... the other brands beside the big 3 on those ...
Asus, Acer ...
net-books .....
don't discount a Mac .... you could always load windows on there as well
(yes it is has a Cadillac Price, but you get what you pay for)
personally I build my own ...... what I built 2 yrs ago for $2500 would have cost me 8k @ Alienware .....
another desktop ... Dell, HP, Gateway .... Boutique brands .... for gaming PC's
maybe a laptop .... the other brands beside the big 3 on those ...
Asus, Acer ...
net-books .....
don't discount a Mac .... you could always load windows on there as well
(yes it is has a Cadillac Price, but you get what you pay for)
personally I build my own ...... what I built 2 yrs ago for $2500 would have cost me 8k @ Alienware .....
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EmptyTimCup
Guest
is it really dying
...... maybe you just need a good cleaning,(blow out the dust) and a wipe and reinstall ...
Steelerdude
New Member
I've got a Mac and absolutely love it. Our previous computer was a Dell that we got OK performance for about 5 years.
looking for desktop. Here's the deal on the one I have.......2 weeks after I got it, had to send it back to HP because the hard drive crashed. They fixed it, Since then I have had to do 3 complete system recoveries (per HP Tech) because they couldn't figure out what was wrong. It constantly freezes and the fan in the hard drive is going at full force whenever I am on it. Its either dying or I am going to kill it!
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EmptyTimCup
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we have HP's at work still running XP .... the only major issue is the hard drives wear out after 3 yrs ... and need replacing ... other that if a PC gets too uncooperative it gets re imaged
I don't waste my time .... or the companies money
is it running Vista ?
if so replace that with Windows 7.
even if HP doesn't support it ....... you will thank your self
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
Go with a laptop instead of a desktop. Dells makes great computers, but MAC is better! 
GWguy
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Go with a laptop instead of a desktop. Dells makes great computers, but MAC is better!
Mac vs. PC: The stereotypes may be true - CNN.com
Floyd2004
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Go with a laptop instead of a desktop. Dells makes great computers, but MAC is better!
I ALWAYS suggest desktops if people have space for them. Unlike laptops they are upgradable and are easy to find parts for them to make them last for years and years.
Id ONLY suggest a laptop if you really need one. For around the house, desktop hands down.
You dont even want to get me started on MACs...
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
Desktops are worthless these days.
Vince
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I love my desktop. Dell Quadcore, Radeon video card, 8 gigs of RAM, etc etc with Windows 7. My son has his laptop and about the only time I use it is to clean up the hardrive from all the crap he puts on it.
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
I love my desktop. Dell Quadcore, Radeon video card, 8 gigs of RAM, etc etc with Windows 7. My son has his laptop and about the only time I use it is to clean up the hardrive from all the crap he puts on it.
I like my desktop too, but they're no longer practical. I like convenience, and I want to be able to sit on the couch, my kitchen island, or in bed on my laptop. You can't do that with a desktop.
ylexot
Super Genius
I'd be interested to see a breakdown by degrees.