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Gatekeeper
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United States of America
Feb 2000
time: 23:30
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Everyone:
... OK, so I'm in the market for a new computer and, yes, I'm not automatically ruling out a PC while checking out the latest Apple iMac model.
Anyway, I've heard good things about Dell in general, and their Dimension line of desktops in particular. I would appreciate the opinions of my fellows at 'Poly in regards to Dell Dimensions.
I was over at the Dell site the other night, and by the time I finished "customizing" my proposal, it was costing between $2600 and $2733, which is roughly the same amount I'd be spending altogether for a 1G iMac. Going on memory alone, I think I had the proposal customized to:
1. 3.2gh processor
2. 200G hard drive
3. CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drive
4. Also added 3.5" floppy drive
5. 17" flat screen Ultrasharp monitor
6. I left the sound and video cards alone. I think 64mb of video RAM is enough for anything I might do, hmm (i.e. play Civ III and other related strategy-type games ... not online 3D graphics intense Duke Nukem types of games)?
7. Microsoft XP At Home OS.
8. Microsoft Office suite of apps (the PC ships with a WordPerfect suite)
9. 1G of RAM. (They say XP by itself requires 256mb for optimal performance ... talk about bloat!)
I figured I might save a bit of money going the PC route, but as you can see, this isn't necessarily the case. I figure by the time I add a printer to the mix, I'd be spending just as much for a PC as I would for a similar purchase involving an iMac, software and printer.
So, fellow 'Polyites, what's the word?
Gatekeeper
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Gatekeeper
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United States of America
Feb 2000
time: 23:30
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Originally posted by monolith94
Go with the imac... 
Seriously, even if it does cost a little bit more, which it doesn't sound like it will, the space that you save and the ease of use factor more than makes up for it. I'm using the imac right now and the lcd screen that it uses is GLORIOUSLY crisp and clear.
Personally, I'd wait for the next, hopefully G5 equipped imac, but I guess you wouldn't want to wait that long. That's ok, I can... |
I'm using an iMac right now — a 333mhz purchased in May 1999 — and have never had a problem with it. So, for quality, Apple is nearly unbeatable.
I'm leaning towards an iMac, but I would also like to have some games that I like playable on it. Right now, that doesn't seem likely, what with Mac OS 10.3 not supporting Classic (therefore, making it hard to play Civ II w/o a partition for OS9 ... slight pain in the butt). Also, Civ III for the Mac is just the original release itself w/patches through 1.29; an editor that only works through the 1.21 patch; and a big question mark regarding the Conquests port.
Anyway, I've ordered a subscription to MacAddict as a first step in the new purchase of an iMac, but the decision isn't final.
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Gatekeeper
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United States of America
Feb 2000
time: 23:30
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Originally posted by Ned
I have a Dell Dimension 8100. It came with Windows ME. I upgraded top XP as soon as it came out. When I began having troubles with my DVD, I found that many others had similar problems with this DVD. It was a hardware issue with the DVD (Samsung). When I called Dell (I was still in warranty) they refused to help or to honor their warranty. They said that either I would have to reinstall the Windows ME purchased from them or to install Windows XP purchased from them. I asked whether there was any difference between Windows XP purchased from an store and Windows XP purchased from Dell, they said there was none. It is just that buying the Windows XP from the store violated their warranty - on the hardware.
So, you think Dell has good service?
I don't. If that is why you are going to Dell, I'd say, forget it. |
Hmm ... my first Dell horror story. Hopefully it won't get up to the rate of disparagement that Gateway has (rightfully, I might add) has earned for its *shoddy* products.
Actually, I was hoping to save a bit of money with a PC purchase over that of an iMac, but unless I re-customize my proposal, that doesn't seem to be the case. The "big-ticket" upgrades that boosted the price seem to be the larger HD and better monitor.
More and more, my purchase decision hinges on what I can do with the purchase. I love Apple's stability and superior quality, and not having to worry about constant threats due to a buggy OS, and a crapload of third-party peripherals/software that may not always communicate properly w/each other and/or XP itself. But I wish Apple had more software available to it — in this instance, the complete Civ III. And 10.3 won't be able to run Classic software, so that chucks Civ II out the window (no pun intended).
**sigh** I'll probably wait until October before going ahead with any purchase. By then there should be word in the Mac world about the status of Civ III Conquests, the upcoming 10.3 and so on. Those are the make-or-break factors right now. Probably piddly stuff in the larger scheme of things but, hey, what can I say? I'd like to have a system on which I can play Civ in its entirety — from good old Civ II to all of Civ III. I could do that on a PC, and also type reports, work on novels, cruise the Internet and so on. I can do that on the iMac as well, sans the games. But that's a major "sans" IMO.
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Kaak
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Grrrrrrrrrr...........if you decide on this, and you don't order it from me, you are a moron  seriously though, the 8300 is one of the best computers on the market right now (without spending a fortune). I have an 8200 and love it. The 1703FP is an incredible monitor, and the 8300 is an all around great system.
Once again.
*********I WORK FOR DELL************
I'm not sure what all i can do for you, but i will make sure that you get the best price possible. The current promotions are pretty huge, so if you are planning on buying, before wednesday is a good time. I work sunday, tuesday and wednesday. If you are serious, PM me, and i will give you my extension.
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Kaak
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lol...i'm sales, and not tech support, but it sounds like he just needs to get an updated driver. You can't expect changing OSs on an older computer, and not needing a driver for anything...
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Kaak
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i haven't had that experience. sorry.
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