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Re: [PLUG] Tis the season for computer buying?
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On Wednesday 29 December 2004 12:01 pm, DvB wrote:
> I've been meaning to replace my PII 233 system for
> years now -- *waits for laughter to subside* -- and
Nothing wrong with that, it'll be fine for most uses (web, mail, office) as
long as it's got the RAM.
> with my 7 y/o Dell. They currently have system that
> would appear to be a fairly good deal, although I
> haven't been keeping up with computer prices lately:
> - 2.4GHz Intel Celery
> - 256 MB 400MHz RAM
IME it's definitely worth upgrade RAM as far as you can afford.
> - 80GB 7200 RPM HDD
> - 16x DVD-ROM + "free upgrade" to 48x CD-RW
> - "free upgrade" to 15" flat panel monitor
>
> - $679
Not bad, check for number of PCI slots though. I've seen cheaper machines with
only one slot, which is a problem when you come to expand it (unless you
don't mind a tangle of USB cables, but USB doesn't cover everything).
> Any opinions on how long these types of deal will last
> or if there will be better deals within the next few
> months?
In general, there will always be better deals within a few months.
> Any issues with getting Dell hardware and Linux (Debian) working together?
No clue about Debian, but I've had assorted problems with Dell desktops. (Lack
of driver support, random crashiness, etc). So in general I wont use Dell
unless I have to.
> Also, if anyone has suggestions for who to buy from
> other than Dell, or for somewhere that I can easily
> order all the components for a new system in one place
> and assemble them without worrying about whether
> they're compatible, I'm open to them.
Dell has the advantage of scale - they'll likely be about as cheap as you can
get (for better and worse). I've had reasonable experiences with
http://www.techonweb.com/
--
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls
and looks like work.
- Thomas Edison
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