Advise please for buying new desktop computer

soon2bjobless

Thanks for reminding me about Quidco! every little helps and I can buy some speakers with the cashback!

macman

soon2bjobless wrote: »

Thanks for the quick reply - I had another look at the Dell one and it does say no modem but doesnt mention an ethernet connection - do I just presume it has one? also it doesnt seem to say how many usb ports it has - how would I find out this?

All PC's built in the last 8 years or so have an ethernet port. No modem is required, as this is built into your wireless modem/router, you just connect router to PC with an ethernet cable. Older PC's used to come with an integral dial-up modem, but no longer, as dial up is effectively obsolete now.

penrhyn

Dell Desktops have 6 USB2 ports, four round the back and two at the front.
Bear in mine that one is used fro the Keyboard and another for the mouse, leaving you with four free ones.
Its useful to specify a firewire (IEEE1394) card if you have a mini DV camcorder and want to download some video files.
Most come with a multi card reader SD etc. check the spec.

hethmar

I got a Dell this time, its been no problem - Dell customer service have been the best Ive experienced to date. Yes, quidco gives you cash back but also google for Dell discount codes. I think I got another £50 off by doing that. Also if you ring them you can seem to haggle a bit - I think I got something extra for zilcho by umming and arring a bit over the cost. Also get the 5 years warranty.