I want/need a new computer and advice please

Viz_2

That sort of spec would give you quite a nice all round capability. The Hard-drives and Ram are similar on all makes of PC. The only difference would be if you chose an AMD system, which means you would have a different processor.
You could also go for an Apple Mac. But i think you'll find they are a lot more expensive ( but in most peoples opinion look prettier ! ).

If you wanted just a really basic Pentium 4 PC, you should look for something like this on the Dell Outlet site......

Dimension 3000, MT, Pentium 4 2.80GHz, 533fsb
English - Win XP SP2 Home (Backup Media)

Memory: 256MB (1x256) Single Channel DDR333
Floppy Drive: No Floppy Drive
Hard Disk Drive: 80GB IDE Hard Drive (7200rpm)
Modem: V.92 Data Fax Modem UK
CD ROM Drive: 48X IDE CD-ROM Drive
MISC: Dell Standard PS2 Keyboard
DMX Dell Media Experience 2.
Dell 2 Button PS/2 Scroll Mouse

System Price £231.05


I'm just an intrested consumer, i'm sure there are more / better experts than me out there

Viz_2

zzzLazyDaisy wrote:

Don't ignore the little local computer shops. Sometimes they have very good deals, and if things go wrong, they are nearby. Also, they are usually happy to talk to you about your needs and requirements, and should be able to recommend something to suit you in your price range.

Very good advice !

ManAtHome

Woolies are flogging a medion laptop for £399 - not amazingly fast processor, but does have a 15" screen and 40Gb disk. Have a look at Comet as Margaret suggested and Currys/Dixons - PCs have wide variations in screen and keyboard quality. Have a play before you pay....

Edinburghlass_2

Another vote for the local independant supplier here!

I have used the same guy, thanks Mike, for years and he knows exactly what I need and has been able to upgrade my system as the years and wants have changed.

I also know several people who have used Dell for years with no problems but to "build" your spec, you do need to know what you want/need.



ps get that call made to NTL

heather+tom

... buy your PC- Laptop in your local - Woolworth 399 POUND ... for the MEDION incl 40 GiG HD .. DVD Burner .. and 'up to date ' specs ... incl MODEM; NETWORK , USB ports ..


OR an HP-laptop £409.95 inc VAT
Thin and light notebook with all day? battery life 4,5 h # Large 15" display, the latest Intel® Celeron® M or Intel® Pentium® M processor with Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology for wireless connectivity and improved battery performance.

# Easy to carry and use - weighing only 2.7 kg and just 30.3 mm thin.
# Combination of reinforced composite material with in-mould laminate creates a scratch and dent resistant notebook.
# Primary battery life of up to 4.5 hours can be doubled with optional travel battery for all day mobile power.
# Preinstalled with Norton AntiVirus for out-of-the-box protection.
# Reliability with HP Mobile Data Protection System protects the hard drive from shock and vibration, reducing the risk of data corruption, and HP Local Recovery Solution by Altiris for quick recovery of data.
# CD-ROM and DVD - DVD/CD-RW Fixed
# Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g (for DSL ...and wider future Wireless LAN ...extended capabilities ....)
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X292ZXJ2aWV3&product_uid=85665