----------------------------------- MyPistolsIn3D Tue Jan 11, 2005 9:45 pm Looks good... ----------------------------------- Noticed this computer, not bad price. What do u guys think is it a good deal? http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=1078244&sku=l250-4092&CMP=ILC-FPM ----------------------------------- josh Tue Jan 11, 2005 9:46 pm ----------------------------------- ah, what computer is it that you speaketh? :? ----------------------------------- MyPistolsIn3D Tue Jan 11, 2005 9:47 pm ----------------------------------- yea, forgot the link lol. :oops: ----------------------------------- josh Tue Jan 11, 2005 9:56 pm ----------------------------------- some of the specs are pretty nice, but I currently own an HP and I am not sure if I would buy one ever again. For the specs it is a good price, but still HP. Granted I do have an HP with one of their smaller cases, so it is really hard to add stuff into the PC. for example I was just installing my HD and since it was so cramped Inoked a RAM chip which caused my PC not to boot. It also just ramndomly crashes sometimes ( might be window sthough) and their tech support is freaking useless. Since it is the bigger tower it might be a littel better. You are also definantly gunna want to get a new GFX card though to replace the integrated crap it comes with if you are planning on playing games. Bottom line: It doesn't look half bad and it is probobly better than my HP, for the money it is not a bad deal, same thing that caused me to buy mine. For that price even I might buy it though. NOTE: what is the processor clock speed? I couldn't find it? I did not vote because there was no maybe option, depends on what other deals are out right now and how much money you are willing to spend. ----------------------------------- MyPistolsIn3D Tue Jan 11, 2005 10:01 pm ----------------------------------- Well, i dont want to spend over $1000. I was looking at laptops too, specifically, this one... http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=866925&CatId=1345 ----------------------------------- josh Tue Jan 11, 2005 10:21 pm ----------------------------------- I have never used eMachines myself, but I have a family member who told me who would never, ever, ever buy an eMachines again because it caused him so much grif. This was a desktop, I really have never tried one so I dont' know much about it. however it does have a good processor and it sounds really nice, I like that it has the potential for 2 GB of memory.the graphics are pretty good. I dunno looks good to me, I think some other ppl on this site have eMachines, try and see what they think ----------------------------------- wtd Wed Jan 12, 2005 12:30 am ----------------------------------- Integrated Video stands out quite a bit there. Call if you can and ask if the machine has an AGP port. If not, you have to consider that the graphics are going to be worthless. If you can, then add the price of a decent graphics card. ----------------------------------- shorthair Wed Jan 12, 2005 6:24 am ----------------------------------- you guys realize that the links go to hte .com site and not .ca ????? Those are american prices your looking at ----------------------------------- josh Wed Jan 12, 2005 8:02 am ----------------------------------- ah, that is a good point, I did not realize it, I thought it was a little cheep for a laptop with an athalon-64 bit processor. ----------------------------------- Andy Wed Jan 12, 2005 10:43 am ----------------------------------- the canadian site offers the same laptop for 1000 exactly i think... it really is a nice machine, martins got one ----------------------------------- Martin Wed Jan 12, 2005 2:05 pm ----------------------------------- Don't get the m6805. That's what I'm running right now. The computer is great: fast, clear screen, everything like that, but the BIOS was created by blind, retarded monkies. Service Pack 2 causes your extra buttons to stop working as well as the USB mouse (meaning you're stuck with the touchpad). And goodluck installing linux on it. I got a stage 1 gentoo install to *almost* work right. Now, you can flash the BIOS to a better version, but doing so would void your warrenty. Your call. ----------------------------------- Andy Wed Jan 12, 2005 6:38 pm ----------------------------------- LOL i recall it was only 2 months ago that u were beggin everyone to get that laptop martin ----------------------------------- MyPistolsIn3D Thu Jan 13, 2005 11:22 pm ----------------------------------- So where can I find a nice computer for a good price? Will i have to build my own, cuz that takes alot of work and i am lazy. ----------------------------------- wtd Thu Jan 13, 2005 11:37 pm ----------------------------------- So where can I find a nice computer for a good price? Will i have to build my own, cuz that takes alot of work and i am lazy. http://images.apple.com/macmini/images/indextop20050111.jpg ----------------------------------- josh Thu Jan 13, 2005 11:38 pm ----------------------------------- I was just about to suggest that, it looks pretty good. I also like the new iPod shuffle, thinking of getting one. ----------------------------------- MyPistolsIn3D Thu Jan 13, 2005 11:42 pm ----------------------------------- Hmmmmmm, Apple. I have never actually used one though. ----------------------------------- wtd Fri Jan 14, 2005 12:24 am ----------------------------------- Hmmmmmm, Apple. I have never actually used one though. It's no substitute for using one, but I suggest thoroughly browsing Apple's site, especially the Mac OS X section. ----------------------------------- Martin Fri Jan 14, 2005 3:21 am ----------------------------------- LOL i recall it was only 2 months ago that u were beggin everyone to get that laptop martin It looks damn nice on paper. ----------------------------------- Andy Fri Jan 14, 2005 7:27 am ----------------------------------- whats your budget, and what do you need the comp for? ----------------------------------- josh Fri Jan 14, 2005 8:04 am ----------------------------------- I beleive thta apples site also has a section that explains how to switch from windows to mac. It shows you the compareable programs for many tasks and lots of other stuff.