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R.Z.A.
Posts: 778 - Karma: 11
jeauh i searchbarred this to no avail and what not. so yeah, anyone have a computer they like absolutely love. i dont know exactly what im gonna be doing with it just yet but likely mostly for school and a little gaming so nice graphics are a plus. uhhh. any suggestions?
Oct 10 2007 10:26PM
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skijunkiedtm
Posts: 9229 - Karma: 61
PC or mac?
Oct 10 2007 10:28PM
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R.Z.A.
Posts: 778 - Karma: 11
mac you pay more for the little apple on the front. so id like to stick to a pc. forgot to add that.
Oct 10 2007 10:29PM
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BigJew
Posts: 6974 - Karma: 79
Don't buy a Dell or HP or any of that premade crap. Build it yourself. If you're in the USA go to Newegg.com and buy all the separate components and then assemble it yourself. It'll cost you half the price and you'll get everything you want.
Oct 10 2007 10:32PM
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nauseA
Posts: 448 - Karma: 10
Mos def Apple, you can put windows on it anyway. Pay more, for better quality.
Oct 10 2007 10:33PM
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Jamesl48
Posts: 547 - Karma: 10
desktop or laptop?
Oct 10 2007 11:41PM
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Caveman.
Posts: 9067 - Karma: 330
thats where youre wrong, for a pc with the same specs you will pay about the same price. follow the link:
https://newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/281931/
Oct 11 2007 12:02AM
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TechnoPotamus
Posts: 11626 - Karma: 3,522
i current have a PC (Dell)  and honestly.....for your own sanity please just get a mac.  I will never again buy a PC after this, too many problems, too much spyware, too much freezing.  money is much better spent on a mac in my opinion.
Oct 11 2007 12:37AM
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Calvin.
Posts: 771 - Karma: 10
I'm actually pretty happy with my dell.

Oct 11 2007 1:07AM
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.scott.
Posts: 1034 - Karma: 27
no one who owns a mac will tell you they'd rather have a pc....you simply will not find that.  if you reverse that, somtimes they will.  try a mac...just trust me.  you'll be glad you did.
Oct 11 2007 1:11AM
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ryanwar6
Posts: 1134 - Karma: 114
the less people that convert to mac, the less likely spyware/viruses will be produced for macs. so keeping that in mind, get a pc
Oct 11 2007 1:31AM
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titsLOL
Posts: 7485 - Karma: 396
disregarding money I would say macbook pro, but for around a grand you can get a pretty decent pc laptop. I've got an hp. I'm starting to get the itch for a mac, but as PCs go I like it. The only real advice I have is if you're getting a laptop and you plan on taking it around and dont edit a lot dont get bigger than 15 inches. Mine's a 14 inch and that's a pretty good size for everything except editing and even that i'm starting to get used to.
Oct 11 2007 1:42AM
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sk8almost13x
Posts: 498 - Karma: 10
i built mine custom it is insane for counter strike and anything else i love it if u can
build yours yourself
Oct 13 2007 10:38PM
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FUUUCK
Posts: 18426 - Karma: 4,888
stop trying to convince him to buy a mac, they arent that great
Oct 13 2007 10:56PM
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FUUUCK
Posts: 18426 - Karma: 4,888
i know a few people, it goes both ways
Oct 13 2007 10:57PM
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skijunkiedtm
Posts: 9229 - Karma: 61
thats because you where a dumb ass with it, instal some decent virus protection and stuff and check what stuff is before you ok it for download. over all if your smart with a PC it will last
Oct 13 2007 10:58PM
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Skillz
Posts: 945 - Karma: 50
Not really.

If you already have a monitor, and already have an operating system you can use (non-OEM, that is, you can transfer it to a new computer) then building a computer yourself is slightly cheaper...if you do not have those things, well...then...your going to pay a lot more.
Oct 13 2007 10:59PM
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skier_boy26
Posts: 11295 - Karma: 502
Depends on your budget. The more youre willing to spend, the more you get (obviously).

I've used macs a ton, and don't really like them. Not to mention the cost can be staggering for what you get in terms of hardware. Hell, I recently  got a computer w/ a quad core with 5gb ram for just about $900 (not super top of the line, but all Im doing with it is rendering so whatever).

If you're not doing anything too fancy (or too specific) prefab computers aren't so bad. They're bundled with a lot of shit, but nowadays that really doesn't have an impact. Building a computer can be neat though.
Oct 14 2007 4:11AM
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steezyjibber
Posts: 15967 - Karma: 11,026
new imac
Oct 14 2007 11:08AM
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t-roy
Posts: 4041 - Karma: 52
dude, i've never bought anything but prebuilt dells or hp's. if you just take care of it and be careful of what you do (aka don't be stupid) then you'll be fine.

one thing you should consider is looking on ebay for some good deals. i found my dell xps desktop there for about a grand when the video card alone was about a $400 dollar value. and a couple years later it still runs perfectly. your options are endless though man. don't base you decision solely on ns opinions.
Oct 14 2007 11:17AM
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.KYLE.
Posts: 1891 - Karma: 59
i got a dell refurbished, if you watch there site you can get them for like half off. and they come with a one year warranty
Oct 14 2007 11:19AM
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comeatmebro
Posts: 10720 - Karma: 66
my friend you are not alone. i also have a dell pc its like 3 years old or something and i hate it. now im sure the porn and limewire has fucked it up but idc. i have gotten the blue screen of death probably 5 separate occasions, right now i have it but it hasn't totally fucked my computer yet. when it does im prob. gonna get a macbook and get this thing completely reformatted so my mom can use it.

get a mac dude, my cousins have macbook (2), macbook pro, and imac and they said theyre amazing.
Oct 14 2007 12:40PM
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milkdud951
Posts: 960 - Karma: 21
I'm not trying to convince you to do anything, but someone is selling a pretty much new macbook for 600 on craigslist in my town, I could get if for you if you want
Oct 14 2007 12:43PM
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freeski1620
Posts: 5670 - Karma: 1,718
i love the fuck out of my pc but i built it myself.
i have 2 gigs of ram
3.8 ghz pentium 4
2x300 gig hard drives.
dual monitors
2 dvd writers
its all in a custom case to.
Oct 14 2007 3:44PM
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DJSTEVEINNIAMIXX
Posts: 1859 - Karma: 1,664
i hate my compaq,it has so much viruses on it it can barely run newschoolers.although i wouldent get a apple.that guy was right building it yourself is the best way.
Oct 14 2007 3:47PM
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freeski1620
Posts: 5670 - Karma: 1,718
ant it is all red. it glows to. ill build you a computer if you really want. i can build you the most ballin' shit ever for like 2 grand.
Oct 14 2007 3:49PM
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2+2=5
Posts: 3676 - Karma: 18
whats ur price range?
Oct 14 2007 4:05PM
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Hannah.
Posts: 4625 - Karma: 56
just bought an acer for 499 at staples and im on it now its pretty nice
Oct 14 2007 4:18PM
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freeski1620
Posts: 5670 - Karma: 1,718
give it 6 months.
be careful what you install on it.
Oct 14 2007 5:40PM
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danbrown
Posts: 11939 - Karma: 21,826
Before I bought my macbook, I had been on a PC and had shitloads of problems with it.  I bought this macbook the middle of last summer (2006) and it has not frozen or malfunctioned one single time, it has a 2 ghz processor, 1 gig of ram, dvd burner, built in cam, 100 gig hard drive and i paid about 1350 with the student discount and got a free printer and ipod.  you cannot beat it. i would never buy a pc ever again.
Oct 14 2007 6:02PM
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Hannah.
Posts: 4625 - Karma: 56
whoa whoa...why....and like that

i need it to last at least 9 months
Oct 14 2007 8:16PM
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lushlaxstr
Posts: 3063 - Karma: 41
macbook pro
Oct 14 2007 8:24PM
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cmeriptahoe
Posts: 1785 - Karma: 12
have you ever had a mac? because that statement was one of complete ignorance.
Oct 14 2007 8:30PM
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fourhundred
Posts: 2760 - Karma: 21
build it yourself!
Oct 14 2007 8:41PM
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SWA666ER
Posts: 684 - Karma: 30
get a refurb mac powerbook, cheaper but same quality, super awesome computer
Oct 14 2007 8:55PM
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GnarBurger
Posts: 3215 - Karma: 43
alienware
Oct 14 2007 9:40PM
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dan.b
Posts: 866 - Karma: 10
alienware is way to expensive for what you get
Oct 14 2007 9:47PM
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