Getting a new computer

[pirate4state]

I have to shop for my own office computer since mine died. LOL! I have no clue what to look for. I need something fairly inexpensive. Nothing fancy. Any suggestions? I've been looking at Acer, HP, Compaq, etc....but there are so many out there. *sigh* :weeping:

I don't like change so I want to stick with Windows XP instead of getting Vista, but everything I look at seems to come with Vista. :(

Somebody :helpme:

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by pirate4state
I have to shop for my own office computer since mine died. LOL! I have no clue what to look for. I need something fairly inexpensive. Nothing fancy. Any suggestions? I've been looking at Acer, HP, Compaq, etc....but there are so many out there. *sigh* :weeping:

I don't like change so I want to stick with Windows XP instead of getting Vista, but everything I look at seems to come with Vista. :(

Somebody :helpme:

I think it will be hard to get a "new" computer that doesn't have Vista!!

[LH Panther Mom]

LHPD recently got an HP without Vista, but with a free upgrade. He ordered it from www.officedepot.com. (I don't know how much $$$$.....skeered to ask.)

[kaorder1999]

Im not sure you can buy a new one at a store without Vista! I may be wrong though!

[garageoffice]

Originally posted by pirate4state
I have to shop for my own office computer since mine died. LOL! I have no clue what to look for. I need something fairly inexpensive. Nothing fancy. Any suggestions? I've been looking at Acer, HP, Compaq, etc....but there are so many out there. *sigh* :weeping:

I don't like change so I want to stick with Windows XP instead of getting Vista, but everything I look at seems to come with Vista. :(

Somebody :helpme:

I work for IBM and can get you an inside discount on a Lenovo if you're interested. IBM sold off their PC business, but we still get the discounts. You can still order one with XP on it, too. I can send you the info if you want.

[Phil C]

SPARE NO EXPENSE!!

:mad:

[Gsquared]

Originally posted by pirate4state
I have to shop for my own office computer since mine died. LOL! I have no clue what to look for. I need something fairly inexpensive. Nothing fancy. Any suggestions? I've been looking at Acer, HP, Compaq, etc....but there are so many out there. *sigh* :weeping:

I don't like change so I want to stick with Windows XP instead of getting Vista, but everything I look at seems to come with Vista. :(

Somebody :helpme:
I just bought a new laptop and it has Vista, I like it.

[Maroon87]

I think the main problem with Vista was whether or not your computer was equipped to accept the upgrade. If it comes with Vista already installed I'd be fine with that.

[kaorder1999]

anybody want to buy me a new computer?

[DU_stud04]

Originally posted by kaorder1999
anybody want to buy me a new computer? ill buy u a new one if you buy me a new one :D

[kaorder1999]

got an even better deal..i will give you my computer if you buy me a new one!

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by garageoffice
I work for IBM and can get you an inside discount on a Lenovo if you're interested. IBM sold off their PC business, but we still get the discounts. You can still order one with XP on it, too. I can send you the info if you want.

Yes please!!! :) I'm shopping on the HP site and have one "customized" for $479.99 with Vista. I'm just worried about having problems with the internet since we have AT&T DSL at work and that's all I've been hearing people having problems with the new Vista software.

[District303aPastPlayer]

is iTunes vista compatible yet?

[burnet44]

Originally posted by garageoffice
I work for IBM and can get you an inside discount on a Lenovo if you're interested. IBM sold off their PC business, but we still get the discounts. You can still order one with XP on it, too. I can send you the info if you want.

hey send me some info
my oldest needs a laptop

help a bro out?

[Gp83]

I have MEDIA CENTER on mine and that is the coolest thing yet.

[Ranger Mom]

We just switched to SBCglobal 2 weeks ago, we have had little glitches here and there.

We have bought 2 new laptops in the past month or so, both installed with Vista, both computers have a problem getting and staying online.

I was down most of yesterday and this morning. I am now up and running again (with my XP), still can't connect with either laptop.

[garageoffice]

Originally posted by burnet44
hey send me some info
my oldest needs a laptop

help a bro out?

It's in your inbox burnet44.

[pirate4state]

My boss ordered something on his own. :eek: :eek: I should have it on Monday. I'm sure that's when all the fun will begin since it will come with Vista.

At least, if it is a piece of crap it will all be on HIM!!! :D:D

Thank you everyone who sent me information via PM. I'll definately keep it in mind b/c sometime soon I will have to replace my personal POS computer. :(

[3afan]

I just got a new one at home --- my "connection" order the parts from newegg.com, assembled it, installed XP & a bunch of SW, all for about 1/3 the retail price of a similar Dell, etc.

:D

[bobcat1]

Originally posted by 3afan
I just got a new one at home --- my "connection" order the parts from newegg.com, assembled it, installed XP & a bunch of SW, all for about 1/3 the retail price of a similar Dell, etc.

:D

Zactly! Newegg or Tiger Direct. Built in a Systemax case with an AMD 64 X2 5000 will really zing. Customize it the way you want it. Vista later. Get XP Pro with a free upgrade and once the kinks are worked out of Vista, then upgrade. ;)

[burnet44]

Originally posted by garageoffice
It's in your inbox burnet44.

thanks dawg
I replied