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J-FRESH
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J-FRESH says:
Hey.
Soon I will be geting a new computer. My parnets and myself dont know alot about computers, What would you recomend?. Should I get Mac or Windows and what should I look for. I'll be downloading music and I want a fast modem as I get heaps of homework. You dont have to go into too much detail, just suggestions is fine.
Thanks Freshman
27/07/2008
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BJ2
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BJ2 says:
get a windows and get it built. Look around town for a shop that builds computers. You can get a good computer WAY cheaper if you get it built
27/07/2008
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Lawso
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Lawso says:
Thats what I got, Windows, custom built.
27/07/2008
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WC_Loc
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WC_Loc says:
dont get Vista!!!
27/07/2008
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Lawso
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Lawso says:
Get XP Pro
27/07/2008
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BJ2
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BJ2 says:
get vista, it's fairly good now
27/07/2008
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Lawso
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Lawso says:

BJ2 said: get vista, it's fairly good now


May I just point out you said fairly
27/07/2008
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BJ2
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BJ2 says:
well, i've had no troubles since i have gotten it.

Put it this way,
you go and get an XP computer and it will become out of date and you will have to spend like $600 to buy vista (or however much it is)

vista's been fine for me
27/07/2008
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J-FRESH
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J-FRESH says:
Ok thanks. Why shouldn't I get a mac ? My school uses macs.
Another thing, should I get a laptop or regular mondem and screen?. If i got a laptop I would use a mouse anyway.
Xp pro or vista ?.
Thanks again.
27/07/2008
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Lawso
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Lawso says:

J-FRESH said: Ok thanks. Why shouldn't I get a mac ? My school uses macs.
Another thing, should I get a laptop or regular mondem and screen?. If i got a laptop I would use a mouse anyway.
Xp pro or vista ?.
Thanks again.


Don't get a laptop, overheats, expensive, slow and bad.
Don't get Vista, slow, bugs, bad for network crap alot of games are bad on them, hard to install.
27/07/2008
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J-FRESH
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J-FRESH says:
Ive heard a few people say vista is bad, outside of mypsp. Sorry I keep forgetting stuff. My budget is under $1500.
27/07/2008
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BJ2
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BJ2 says:

Lawso said:

J-FRESH said: Ok thanks. Why shouldn't I get a mac ? My school uses macs.

Another thing, should I get a laptop or regular mondem and screen?. If i got a laptop I would use a mouse anyway.

Xp pro or vista ?.

Thanks again.



Don't get a laptop, overheats, expensive, slow and bad.

Don't get Vista, slow, bugs, bad for network crap alot of games are bad on them, hard to install.


do you have a vista,
no

do i,
yes

i think my opinion is more valid. Since the release of SP1 vista has been fine
27/07/2008
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repopulating
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repopulating says:
If you buy any new PC or Laptop from stores such as harvey norman or dick smith the computer will come with Vista Home Premium (sometimes basic) stock. I'm quite certain no shop sells XP on it (exception of custom builds and shops no-one knows of)
27/07/2008
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insectoid
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insectoid says:
There are a couple of really old models that still have XP on them, but they're extremely bad computers.
27/07/2008
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G005E
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G005E says:
Get a mac!! MAC Rules!!
27/07/2008
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BJ2
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BJ2 says:
i didn't like mac when i tried one
27/07/2008
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pspwog
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pspwog says:

G005E said: Get a mac!! MAC Rules!!

no way mac are hard to use boring and weird the only good thing for it it only has one virus but i would surely recommend vista,xp is like the same as vista but vista looks bettr thats the only diffrence and all the good computers are vista and u wont find xp that easy.
27/07/2008
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Lawso
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Lawso says:
Mac's are crap, Vista's crap, get a custom built with XP pro.
Thats what the PC nerds said.
27/07/2008
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maxiboy
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maxiboy says:

Lawso said:
Don't get a laptop, overheats, expensive, slow and bad.

Don't get Vista, slow, bugs, bad for network crap alot of games are bad on them, hard to install.



Correct

I use Vista in my new PC, my opinion is Vista is ok only if you have a PC that can run it well, I'm talking 2GB RAM and dual core 2.0GHz minimum! I would still be using XP but I didn't have a choice of which OS to put in it, and I have DX10 hardware so I might as well keep it.

This is a PC I am going to build for my friend (him paying for parts)
the basic specs are:
4GB RAM
2.4GHz quad core CPU
Nvidia 9600GT
500GB HDD
DVD burner
gigabyte EP45- DS3L motherboard
viewsonic 22' inch screen
Coolermaster case&PSU

comes to a total price of just over $1000 and less than $1100
27/07/2008
I am the revolution - Sydney, Australia
J-FRESH
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J-FRESH says:
I dont really like macs either. I like the applications like imovie,garageband and all the others. Ok so ill probably get vista home premium..EDIT.....I like the sounds of what your making for your friend . Thanks for everyones input so far and you can keep making suggestions.
cheers
27/07/2008
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Lawso
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Lawso says:
Are you kidding?
After everything me a maxiboy said, you go ahead and buy a stock PC.
Oh well.
27/07/2008
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BJ2
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BJ2 says:

maxiboy said:

Lawso said:

Don't get a laptop, overheats, expensive, slow and bad.

Don't get Vista, slow, bugs, bad for network crap alot of games are bad on them, hard to install.



Correct

I use Vista in my new PC, my opinion is Vista is ok only if you have a PC that can run it well, I'm talking 2GB RAM and dual core 2.0GHz minimum! I would still be using XP but I didn't have a choice of which OS to put in it, and I have DX10 hardware so I might as well keep it.

This is a PC I am going to build for my friend (him paying for parts)

the basic specs are:

4GB RAM

2.4GHz quad core CPU

Nvidia 9600GT

500GB HDD

DVD burner

gigabyte EP45- DS3L motherboard

viewsonic 22' inch screen

Coolermaster case&PSU

comes to a total price of just over $1000 and less than $1100



guess what,

i have a vista home basic laptop
1.5gb RAM
Single Core
1.7ghz

it runs like a dream for everything i need it to (not games)
27/07/2008
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pspwog
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pspwog says:

BJ2 said:


maxiboy said:


Lawso said:
Don't get a laptop, overheats, expensive, slow and bad.
Don't get Vista, slow, bugs, bad for network crap alot of games are bad on them, hard to install.


Correct
I use Vista in my new PC, my opinion is Vista is ok only if you have a PC that can run it well, I'm talking 2GB RAM and dual core 2.0GHz minimum! I would still be using XP but I didn't have a choice of which OS to put in it, and I have DX10 hardware so I might as well keep it.
This is a PC I am going to build for my friend (him paying for parts)
the basic specs are:
4GB RAM
2.4GHz quad core CPU
Nvidia 9600GT
500GB HDD
DVD burner
gigabyte EP45- DS3L motherboard
viewsonic 22' inch screen
Coolermaster case&PSU
comes to a total price of just over $1000 and less than $1100


guess what,
i have a vista home basic laptop
1.5gb RAM
Single Core
1.7ghz
it runs like a dream for everything i need it to (not games)

my cuzin got one the start menu stuffed up inlike 2-3 months and they startup really slow my brother got a new pc vista run really fast good with games hd wirless bluetooth infrared it has everything .... just makes mmmee.. cry sometimes
27/07/2008
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maxiboy
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maxiboy says:  

BJ2 said:
it runs like a dream for everything i need it to (not games)



And therein lies the problem.

BTW how long does it take to boot up or start an application? (not to be vindictive, I'm just curious)
27/07/2008
I am the revolution - Sydney, Australia
Lawso
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Lawso says:

guess what,
i have a vista home basic laptop
1.5gb RAM
Single Core
1.7ghz
it runs like a dream for everything i need it to (not games)


Well, J-FRESH, what will you be doing on your PC?
27/07/2008
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