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From: Keith Thompson <>
Subject: Re: new computer
Date: Fri, 02 Aug 2002 08:58:19 -0400
References: <61.238ff217.2a7aafc0@aol.com> <000001c23a18$32a78260$0100a8c0@JEAN>


You don't necessarily need to buy brand name if you have a GOOD local
computer house. I bought mine, custom built, from a local shop and with
the heat problems that I had, they were on the problem from the minute
that I brought the machine in the door. This machine was at the very
front of the technology curve and in fairness to them, it was the first
of that type that they had built. The support tho, has been above
reproach. They have been in business for almost 20 years and have a
very good reputation in the area. There are other shops, some of which
are quite reliable and others that are rather flaky. It helps to check
with others that have purchased from these shops to get a feel for them.

Keith

jeanniepayton wrote:
>
> I want to add my comments to this. When buying a computer of any
> kind you should always purchase a brand name that is well known.
> Remember just because you saved money does not mean you got the
> best deal. Buying off brands will only cost more in the end.
> Now as to Best Buy, I have bought three computers through them
> and have had good luck with them all. I am not saying that
> everything is all roses as I did have a problem returning
> something I bought at one of their stores in Texas and when I
> tried to return it in Michigan I was given a hard time but one
> call to the Mfg. took care of that immediately.
>
> I was taught that when you buy a computer you get what you pay
> for. So cheap doesn't always mean that a product is good. I
> know people who own Dells and have had nothing but trouble and I
> know some that have never had trouble. I prefer Hewlett Packard
> products as I have always had good luck with them and when I
> needed tech help they were there to help me through a problem.
> Remember when looking at computers and other software do your
> homework. Check out several brands and one thing I also learned
> was to listen to an independant computer place about the problems
> they see with different brands. Check out how much it is going
> to cost you to have an off brand hooked up, how much will it cost
> you to have your other equipment set up to your new computer.
> Are the other pieces of equipment going to work with your off
> brand computer.
>
> Now I can give you two sides to the Hewlett Packard Computers.
> Viola bought one from Wall-Marts and I bought one from Best Buy.
> I ordered mine special from the manufacturer through Best Buy.
> Now Viola has had nothing but trouble with hers and I really love
> my new one a lot. I have not had any problems with XP or even up
> grading my old HP to XP. I think it all depends on what you do
> with your computer, how you take care of your computer, (keeping
> your fingers out of the inside unless you know what you are
> doing.) Do regular maintainence on your computer. I take my comp
> uter in twice a year to have the dust blown out of it and get it
> cleaned and checked out. 100.00 bucks a year is not too much to
> have this done twice a year.
>
> Don't over load your computr with programs that you do not need.
> Don't go out and buy a program because someone on the list says
> it is a good program when you problably already have a good
> program that came with your computer. Don't try running two Anti
> Virus programs as they usually will interfere with each other.
> Just because you have heard good things from a friend who put
> something on their computer doesn't mean you should goout and buy
> it too just to say you have it.
>
> Remember check out your prices and check out what each computer
> has to offer before you purchase a new one. Don't buy an off
> brand because it was cheaper. My neighbor came to me asked me to
> recommend a brand to her so I showed her what I have. After
> spending several hours with her and writing down what she should
> get in a computer she decided that she didn't want to spend the
> money on a good one. She bought an off brand and it was sent her
> house by UPS. She diddn't know the first thing about setting up
> a computer, or a phone line and within the first two days she was
> having to send it back to the mfg. because it wasn't working like
> minee did. She finally called me and I went down there to set it
> up. The printer that the computer company sold her wouldn't even
> load into the computer. Nothing worked. I just simply told her
> to send it back. Well she is now stuck with a piece of equipment
> that she can't use because she decided that cheap was better than
> a brand name.
> Jean Payton
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <>
> To: <>
> Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 11:37 AM
> Subject: Re: new computer
>
> Barbara;
> I would never buy a computer from best buy. The dell your
> looking at
> is a much better system. Best buy is known to sell factory
> refurbished units
> as new. Check consumer reports.
> I will bet good money the best buy sys has less ability
> for future
> expansion.
>
> Hugs all
> George & the SixPack
>
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