STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

blubirde · Chanel

I need a new computer

Maddie · Coach

I hate my Dell. That's all.

ILoveChoo · Hermes

My Mac is the best thing I've ever bought. Not sure if you're willing to go that route though...

Cecilia · Nine West

<<but I want it to last about 5 years and not cause me much stress (so Dell's out). >>

I honestly think it's extremely unrealistic to expect ANY desktop computer to last 5 years, unless you're willing to live with a dud for the last year or two.

I know for a fact that Apple/Mac is not perfect, and the prices are WAY much higher than anything pc.

Dell is a good bang for the buck machine. Honestly, if you want the best value and for it to last as long as possible, get the cheapest dell you can find that fits your requirements and get their service contract.

Just curious, exactly what is it about your Dell that you hate? keep in mind that whether it's a laptop or a desktop makes *all* the difference....

If it's lack of cool factor, you can get a decent deal on supreme coolness here: http://alienware.com/Product_Pages/desktop_all_default.aspx (check out the bot for $700)

The best buy route is okay too, get the service contract, but make sure you don't buy HP/Compaq. You'll end up wishing you went with Dell.

Just my $.02

-- Edited by Cecilia at 18:35, 2006-02-28

blubirde · Chanel

Maddie wrote:

I hate my Dell. That's all.

Agreed. Bleh. I hate computer shopping. And I hate shelling out the dough for it, although I do love my computer. It's like a pet to me.

My current comp has lasted 6 years but it was top of the line when I purchased it and it's on it's very, very last legs currently. I've been getting the blue screen of death way more than I care to.

CNet, here I come!

manhattanmonkey · Kenneth Cole

I would say GO Mac too.

I have an eMac and I can easily see it lasting me through the end of college (another 2 years) and possibly longer even though I'd really like to trade if for a PowerBook.

Mine has been very reliable and I love it.

hth

rosey · Dooney & Bourke

Cecilia wrote:

I know for a fact that Apple/Mac is not perfect, and the prices are WAY much higher than anything pc.

That's not necessarily true- I've had my ibook for almost three years now and when I researched everything and compared prices on similar amounts of memory and RAM, etc., the Apple was actually, far and away, the cheapest bet. Two friends of mine- PC users- recently had their computers crap out on them and when they went to research prices, etc., overall, Apple was again the cheapest for the ram, memory, etc. Also, in the next couple of months, apple will be using a new chip, which will drive the price down further. I've owned a number of computers- both mac and pc, and my ibook kicks all their butts for staying power. I have a friend who has an apple computer that he's had for 6 years- and it's still working. Apple's cs is excellent as well. I don't know how much it comes out to, but Apple does offer a monthly payment plan. Also, if you're a student or work in education, you can get a 10 percent discount. HTH!

uesgirl · BCBG

I love my Mac too. I bought it on Amazon and signed up for the credit card and got a period of time where it was 0% APR. I'm not sure how long it was though.

manhattanmonkey · Kenneth Cole

So bluebirde....have you decided yet?

blubirde · Chanel

Nope. I didn't get the raise I was hoping for (stupid work politics) so while I need a new computer, I'm not sure now is the best, best time to buy one. I'm still looking though...