Okay,so im buying a new computer. I need some help/advice.....

I too, am buying a new computer this year but I'm waiting for the new windows program to be released. This new windows is replacing Windows Vista and should be out the latter part of the year. It is currently being tested by a number of professionals in its beta form and everything I've read about it has been very positive. Unless you need to replace your current computer immediately, I'd wait for the new windows. In the mean time you can decide on how much ram, hard drive ect. you want on your new computer.

DONT GET A DELL!!!! lol.. they are pieces of CRAP! i have a laptop which i dont think i could go back to a desk top now that im used to cruising the internet in bed or taking it with me when i travel

I will not recommend between a desktop or laptop - that is up to you, and how you want to use your computer. Either way - I always recommend Macs, I have a MacBook Pro and love it. Apples are a bit pricey though. Dell machines are good - if you get a laptop, their Latitude line is the best, Studios are still pretty good; and Inspirons, while decent, are not built as solidly as Latitudes. I would still prefer any Dell over an HP or Sony. Any Dell desktop should be decent. Toshiba laptops are the some of the best I have ever seen - like Dell Latitudes, they approach indestructible. Specs: get an Intel Core 2 Duo processor - depending on what you want out of it, get a slower or faster clock speed - eg 2.0 GHz (gigahertz). A higher number means faster, but the slowest C2D can handle basic functions easily. Note: a new Intel processor has come out - the Core i7, but it does not have a laptop version out yet, which may come soon. You would only need this for a high-end computer. Get 2 GB of RAM (memory), unless you have real need of doing a lot- then get 4 GB. Less will not run Vista effectively. Always get an even number; odd numbers make a certain technology to make RAM work better not work. Hard disk (or drive) size is up to you-if you need room for a lot of music, video, and pictures, at least 250 GB is best.

hi, i think you have to be more specific about your question. do you want a desktop/laptop? what kind of work are you going to have in it.like surfing downloading/uploading,listeing to song. more than these.working with photoshop,creating some 3d animated magics...

A lot of good advice here!! I guess I'll add my two cents worth. I am partial to a desktop computer unless you really need a laptop so you can take it on the go. With a desktop you will have what I consider to be an easily upgradeable system. The tower will be a lot easier to add another hard drive for space or an extra dvd drive or even upgrade your rem memory simply. The laptop is harder to upgrade because of the casing and the drives and memory will be more expensive for the laptop. I like the desktop also because of the ease I can add periphials such as printers, webcams, scanners, etc. As far as the brand I like Dell the best but Best Buy carries the "E-Machine" that can be quite affordable. Most of the new computers will have vista installed on it already but you may still find some with windows xp still on them which I prefer. I don't see the need to try to get the newest computer on the market if you are just going to use it for general purposes. You should be able to find one on special for anywhere from $400.00 to $800.00 . Also, if you already have a computer and want to use the monitor and keyboard, mouse etc. that you already have then you could just buy the computer tower without all the accessories and get a pretty good deal. I have owned Dell, Gateway, Hewlitt Packard, Acer, and probably a couple more I don't remember right off and I must say I like Dell and Gateway the best although Gateway tends to be more expensive. I like the E-Machines at Best Buy too. They are an excellent value for the money. I have only heard good things about them and although I have never bought one I have used them and I would buy one in the future.

get a desktop computer/Laprop running On Intel atom 330,1gb of ram,160gb hdd,dvd writter, That should be suffice for common web browsing,e-mail and torrenting. Intel Atom is a popular choice right now Get a Asus netops

I have a Compaq Presario laptop and I find it to be very easy to use with excellent features. This is my second Compaq, my daughter and both adult grand children and none of us would even think about getting a different brand. It come with so much online help, features and assistance from HP.

xXxMikesWifeyxXx, As far as specs is concerned, I would say to go for the best and latest but not before looking at that affordability issue. Since this is a laptop you are looking at I am sure you will need to look into the portability issues like size and weight especially when you are going to carry it with you when you go about your day. As you are aware that the new OS is being improved and introduced, your hardware should be ready for such needed upgrading changes in the near future. So, it will need to be the latest chip set motherboard and sufficient latest RAMS. Then, there will be the handy features that you should try to have like wireless access WI-FII, bluetooth, fingerprint recognition, and in-built web cam. These are actually quite necessary and handy for your current and future use. With regards to the brands to go for, you would just have to hear and look into the various after sales service from your friends and colleagues. From experience, I have never been disappointed by HP and IBM who has very well reputable, reliable and sound after sales services world wide. So, this is a plus factor if your laptop is going places with you. Hope the above tips would be of help as you make up your mind. Take care and have a nice day. Cheers.

I have a Dell desktop but, if You ask me, Compaq is still far away the best.

I am not savvy enough to specify specs etc...But I would recommend a laptop. I have an old desk top in my office and when I upgraded to a laptop my life literally changed. I do writing from home and I was spending countless hours in the office away from my family. Now I can even sit outside and write while my daughter is swimming in the pool or playing in the garden. I don't feel so guilty being away from her and she doesn't miss me so much. Good luck hope you find the right computer just for you without any hitches!

I have computer with a average configuration i have p4 processor, 512 RAM, 80 GB hard disk and 17 inch CRT monitor. i am able to work with this computer but if i want to go for high graphics games i am not able to run those games.

Well my husband is the better one to answer this question for you but he's not here at the moment. If you are just getting a computer for emails and surfing the net then you dont need anything big. (ram, processor, video card). But if you are a big gamer like my husband is then the bigger the better. Most games that you buy now need lots of ram and a big processor. My husband has a dual core processor and 2 gigs of ram.

Before deciding the specification, what is the purpose of computer you are going to buy? If you are going to use for some applications, those application will have the basic requirements. If you are going to use for surfing and writing some documents, the basic configuration is enough. If you want to use at home as well as out side, buy laptop, otherwise buy desktop. My best wishes.

I have a HP laptop and a dell desktop personally I would recomend HP i love there products and swear by them I would stay away from compaq computers I had nothing but problems with those I used to teach computers and do in home visits to teach and tech support if you have any questions feel free to ask i be glad to help you

If you're looking for the specs of a laptop, I'm going to suggest this site that gave me a Best Response: http://tinyurl.com/2en9wq However, if you're conscious about the price of laptops, there's now a new, low-cost version of laptops called the Netbook. These cost very little money, around $200 to $500. There are many types of netbooks such as the Asus Eee PC, the HP Mini, the MSI Wind, the brand-new Sony Vaio P that just debuted in Japan, and the one I got on 11/1/2008: the Acer Aspire One. These work like laptops and notebooks, but with reduced features, and on some of them you can choose an OS like Windows XP or Linux. The Acer Aspire One that I purchased at Wal-Mart cost about $350 dollars, and now they're selling them for $298. CRAP!!! But still, netbooks are good if you want to do some word processing and internet browsing though. Just don't expect to do a lot from them.

If you have the budget, buy a laptop because it would be convenient to bring it and you can enjoy surfing the net even when you are in the mall or whereever there is a wi-fi. if you buy a laptop, make sure that it's pentium 4 and the capacity is big. have a nice day.

That's great that you are thinking of buying a new computer but you have to ask yourself a very important question: what am I going to be using the computer for? You don't want to spend a fortune on something that you are not really going to use. I'm talking in terms of power and graphics. I'm pleased with my own computer, I've had it for many years and it gives me what I want! I'm not into gaming so my computer specifications are limited. In relation to whether you should buy a desktop or a laptop I would say buy a desktop. I have a desktop myself and there are reasons why I will always choose a desktop over a laptop. When it comes to upgrading it is far easier to upgrade a desktop whereas a laptop has minimal upgrade capability. Also, a laptop that has the same specifications as a desktop tends to be far more expensive. These are the things you want to focus on when purchasing a computer. You want to make sure that it has enough RAM, probably 2 to 4 GB nowadays. Also, if you buy a desktop, there's every possibility that you will keep the system for a number of years and you will be able to upgrade it at some point, something I recommend you do with the changing technology. Anyway, I'm just going on and on, sorry! The most important thing is, don't let the sales guy try and sell you a top of the range computer that will have lots of things that you may not use. Go for an average system, they're relatively cheap nowadays. Good luck. Andrew

i would prefer a laptop.... well..i guess it depends u should check out some of those online stores for more ideas

i have an HP dv5t series (laptop) and I love it! it was really affordable ($549 + upgrades) and the HP customer service team was great to deal with when I had questions about what to get. I'm not sure if you use Ciao.com, but here's a link to the review I wrote about it, along with some specs on the laptop itself. I hope this helps! http://www.ciao.com/HP_Pavilion_Dv5_1150us_Entertainment__Review_10226267

I use several machines ranging from a P4 laptop 1.6 ghrz to A quad core Desktop which is a beast. It all depends on what you are doing with it. Besides using computers professionally I do a lot of graphical stuff as a hobby, for that you need some heavy duty equipment. If you're basically a typical surf the internet, watch youtube and email kind of user A system doesn't have to be that big. I wouldn't buy a new one for that, but upgrade the existing one(Unless it's a PII *LOL*). Adding extra RAM memory would be my advice. In fact if you do have a realy old PC I'd consider buying one second hand like from ebay. But if you are going to use it as a home entertainemnt set I'd reccomend at least a dual core machine with some proper graphical and sound card(No onboard stuff) I guess after having written the above I need not point out that I like computers, now do I? :-)