Would you go for a branded computer or not?

I would prefer the branded computers as the hardware and softwares are tested and proven unlike the one that you build yourself. As far as price is concerned, nowadays, the fully assembled branded computers are cheaper than those that you have to customized.

No I won't. I think we get a lot of advanatages by going for the assembled computer and I am very happy with the perofrmance of the computer whcih I have got assembled.

Well I have used a lot of computer in my recent years and I came to a conclusion that branded computers do have an advantage. You pay an extra amount but that is justified by the quality that they provide. I had a hp pavilion desktop computer and it is still working. The next computer that I had was an assembled and let me tell you it gave me a lot of problem now and then. So I think it is better to pay a little more than the usual and get a good computer. They also give you a lot of other useful resources. Plus you don’t have the tension of repairing. Just dump on the service center and they will do the job.

I've had my current computer for almost 9 years. I've used it just about every single day for hours and it still works fine (But it's being rendered obsolete). I'm about to start looking for a new one and I'll probably go with HP again since I've had very good luck with this one.

Personally, I prefer to build my computer to my own specifications. My last computer needed upgrading, so I purchased the parts I wanted individually and installed them. A lot of times when you buy a computer from a store, some things in it are really top-of-the-line, while others are just so-so. This way, I could get the computer exactly as I wanted it, and am very happy with it. And I hate Apples & Macs...lol.

i never liked branded computers ..i like the customized ones better because you can add up something. And you can make it really nice.

hi!!so personally i never choose a computer just for the brand such as apple,dell,hp and so on...normally i analyse its characterists deeply and also considering the major purposes i want use it and so buy it in this way i can plan even a set of programs which are suitable depending from my usage!! as regards the aple computer that want buy your girlfriend naturally apple are good as computer especially design but in some cases i saw apple branded which ithey costs very much but the offer as regards the machine in general was not so good!! so naturally apple is a good brand knew around the world but i think that the most important characteristics for computer,laptop and so on..is not what you can see external but what thre is inside it after design ,colour and something like that which nomrally they must be secondary!!!

my computer is a lenovo. i bought it 2 years ago. it have never had any problems. the lenovo had unite with the IBM. and it will be stronger and stronger. so buy a lenovo is a good choice.

It depends on how you see it. Taking a branded computers is expensive with all the licensed thing while cpu (system box) gives you a freedom like customizing, upgrading and the like. you can do whatever you like to it at your own risk..:) I prefer cpu because its cheaper and fun.

This is where the concept of brand loyalty plays a huge role. Because you are so familiar with a product from a particular brand you know from your personal experience that it is reliable. In a world of ever increasing technology any computers you buy these days are guaranteed full functionality based on its specs. Also getting your computer fixed if it has any problems can virtually be done at every second store youcome across. THE ONLY reason alot of people choose dell is warranty (regardless of the fact that they are so over priced). I would never buy a dell unless it was hugely discounted because alot of other less popular brands like WinBook & Acer are cheaper and has the same features. In terms of Apple you really can't find another alternative because of the mac and people's familiarity with it. If it were a windows based product then I would've advised you to sell the idea of a different brand with the same specs at a cheaper cost. In my case anytime a family member wants to buy, they come to me and I shop around first at teh popular brands to see the price range and specs that are in today's market and then look around for the best price & sales.