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11-24-2002, 10:54 AM
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Plankton
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Spokane WA
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Dude, You're getting a Dell!
anyone have any thoughts on this system?
I am not a computer guy so I dont know what the latest and greatest is out there.
basic use, internet, MS office, childrens games, reef porn, digital camera ect ect ect
http://www.dell.com/us/en/dhs/offers..._special61.htm
anyone had problems with Dell?
thanks
Allen
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Last edited by aLittletank; 11-24-2002 at 10:57 AM.
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11-24-2002, 11:44 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Southern Oregon, Way West of Dimples ;)
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I have a dell, its OK, from talking to puter savvy people, they are at the top of the heap for ready made. That one looks good for the money. Tho I would go for as much RAM as they can put in, 256 is not much, I have 384 megs RAM on my 400, go for at least 2x512 mem chips. 3 would be better 
I bought mine second hand, but was dismayed to learn that Dell supports anti second amendment causes 
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11-25-2002, 07:50 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: The Void
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Customer Service for a Dell beats out that for Compaq, from my experience this past Spring, Allen.
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11-26-2002, 08:57 PM
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Stranded On A Sandbar
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Grosse Pointe
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Save yourself a bunch of headaches, spend a little extra money and get a Mac. The new 17" iMacs are awesome!
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11-26-2002, 10:33 PM
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Jedi Master
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Orlando, FL
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That would be a great computer for your use. The only changes I would make would be to replace the CD-RW with the CD-RW/DVD combo drive, and to replace the mouse with the optical mouse. If you can afford it, get a flat screen monitor. If you don't want to follow all of my advice above, at least get the optical mouse. I have ordered more than 40 Dell computers for work this year, and the optical mouse has been one of the best upgrades I have made. They are much better than the roller balls. I believe software will soon be distributed on DVD, so I think the combo drive will be a good choice. It will save you from having to upgrade in the future.
Andrew
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11-26-2002, 10:38 PM
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Jedi Master
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Orlando, FL
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Quote:
Originally posted by Doug1
..., I have 384 megs RAM on my 400, go for at least 2x512 mem chips. 3 would be better
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You might want to upgrade to 512 MB RAM. I don't see much use for more than that unless you are running some serious apps such as statistics software (SAS), or some of the newer games.
Andrew
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11-26-2002, 11:02 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Southern Oregon, Way West of Dimples ;)
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Will prolly go with a couple 512 chips if I upgrade the MB
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When considering courage in battle, one should remember that there are 2 sides to every conflict.
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11-27-2002, 01:33 AM
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Plankton
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Spokane WA
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hey guys thanks for all the advice!
funny how our prioritys change though... my wifes van is having trani trouble. No new computer or digital cam for now.
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