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SirKenin -> RE: Idiot proof.. (9/7/2006 8:27:25 PM)
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Ok. I am a computer technician and Value Added Reseller. In other words, I sell, service, support and network PCs, servers, workstations, laptops, photocopiers, RIPs and whatever else, as well as do IT work and virus/spyware removal ad nauseum. Soo.
Obviously there are a few things to consider when you buy your PC. What are you going to be using it for? What software do you need? What kind of warranty are you going to get? What kind of support is available to you? Where do I have to send it for service? Etc. You get the idea.
The first thing to remember is that nine times out of ten the vendor doesn't give a shit about you. They want to make the most money. That is just the way this business is. You need a Celeron, they will try and sell you a Core 2 Duo with 2 GB of RAM and 300 GB of harddrive space. So know what you need up front. Have those questions ready to be asked. If you appear at all vulnerable they will attempt to take advantage of you. I have seen it too many times. Not all of course. Just most.
Second, avoid the box stores. They just do not sell very good machines. HP, Compaq, E-machines, etc. They generally use either mediocre or poor quality components. Just not somewhere you want to buy a computer. It was My findings that the machines were not built for quality so that they could come in at an entry level price to sell in volume.
There is the VAR (computer store). The problem is establishing the credibility of the VAR, number one, and number two, establishing tech support. He will be all smiles when you walk in the door. He will walk you through a few basics and show you a couple of systems that are designed with low end parts. If possible he will try and "upsell" you. He will gladly take your money and throw something together (I have seen some REALLY shitty builds from vendors) and you can pick it up and take it home. This is when the problem begins. Legally he is obligated to provide you tech support for your product, but to most their job is finished. They will replace parts under warranty, but if you have a question, anything other than the very basic gets waived off.
Ok, so now you must be really worried... Well, there is a final alternative... Dell.
The reason I recommend Dell to you is because they offer decent systems using middle of the road to very good components. They offer good warranties. They offer quite good tech support. Everything is ready to go out of the box and comes with a restore option to restore everything back to that point if you ever mess it up. Michael Dell has been in business a very long time now. Dell sells huge amounts of computers to corporations. They have a computer to fit pretty much every need and budget (they do not build their own laptops, monitors and printers though). They offer fantastic pricing that I can not even touch sometimes because Intel gives them such an awesome deal. They have a really good reputation.... AND they now offer free shipping and will drop it off right to your door. They will even finance you on approved credit.
I thought about it for some time before I made this post, and a Dell is the closest thing I can think of to what would suit your needs. Of course if you have any more questions you can feel free to ask Me.
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