Guest Ronin Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 I need a new computer to replace this one I got second hand off Fred Flintstone. Do Forum users have any makes they can recommend or suggest steer clear of? This one's a Packard Bell and has been pretty good to me despite me regularly spilling beer and tea down the keyboard and smacking the screen when I can't get it to do what I want I don't want to spend a fortune either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Can't go wrong with Dell. Copy and paste this link. http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/default....;l=en&s=gen Also, if you visit www.hotukdeals.co.uk and search for Dell they come up with loads of discounts etc Copy and paste this link. http://www.hotukdeals.com/?merchant_filter...order_by=Newest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ronin Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 Thanks Spider. I've had a quick glance and they look pretty good. I'll have a proper look tomorrow :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winkle Picker Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 You pay more for Dells but they are renowned for their build quality. Don't go buying a PC from PC World, you'll get royally ripped off. Another avenue is a local PC shop or someone you know who is savvy enough to build one. One thing to remember with PC parts like anything in life, you get what you pay for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano11 Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 How much you looking to spend ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ronin Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 I don't want to do anything fancy like download loads of music or rewrite DVDs so I guess up to about £500. I'm thinking of asking to Committee to chip in seeing as most of the stuff on my computer is for Perran Football Club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano11 Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 I mite know someone i will PM you later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopsie Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 DELL is a good shout because you actually just buy the standard box and components and then simply add the extras that you feel you need. So if you don't want a DVD rewriter or a stupid amount of memory etc, don't have them built in. It's like winklepicker said though, remember that you get what you pay for. Good luck though buddy. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knack Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 This might be worth looking at: Maxdata Computer System Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopsie Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 This might be worth looking at: Maxdata Computer System Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Ronin, you could do worse than listen to this guy. Computers are his job and he knows what he's talking about buddy. He's also a pretty bloody good bloke (for a Man Utd fan) and I'd trust him with my kids (Not my Mrs though). See you saturday young Knack. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paparazzi Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 I`d go for that system over anything Pc World offers you for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanBlazey Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Yeah, PC world are corrupt. Comet are always very helpful if you need advice. I recently bought a new HP (Hewlett-Packard) laptop from there. Inbuilt webcam and Windows Vista - 500 pounds and excellent value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ronin Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Nothing wrong with Man Utd fans Coopsie!! Cheers folks you've all given me some good pointers to go on :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sport Lover Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 The computers are all roughly the same these days so you can buy with assurance. The only bad thing about PC world are if you have a problem they seem to direct you to the manufacturer rather than deal with the problem themselves. There maybe a service contract you can buy to solve that. Most computers are cheap enough these days anyway so its not a 'huge' investment. The way to buy a computer is :- A) decide how much you want to spend decide what you want to do with the computer C) Look for warantees/Guarantees D) See what software you need and is bundled with the computer E) Go with gut feeling, if you like it and seems like a good price then buy it. You ask 10 different people about makes/brands and your get ten different answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Frodo Posted October 24, 2007 Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 FOR CHRISTS SAKE,WONT SOMEBODY GIVE HER A FREE PC,BECAUSE THATS ALL THIS THREAD IS ALL ABOUT SURELY ? MY AUNTIES KIDS NEED SOME NEW SHOES FOR THE WINTER AS WELL . <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ronin Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 The only thing I want for free is advice Frodo. Good luck with the shoes tho :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano11 Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 that was bit harsh frodo, wake up on wrong side of bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopsie Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 FOR CHRISTS SAKE,WONT SOMEBODY GIVE HER A FREE PC,BECAUSE THATS ALL THIS THREAD IS ALL ABOUT SURELY ? MY AUNTIES KIDS NEED SOME NEW SHOES FOR THE WINTER AS WELL . NO NEED fella. The Ronin just wants some advice and the people on here are only too happy to help if they feel they can. Ronin, good on you for your grown up and humerous response to the unnecessary remark by Frodo. :clapper: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave James Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 . ..And there I was thinking RONIN was of the female gender ........ so put your apologies on soon GUYS !!! :yahoo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave James Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 :..I know , and looks very nice as well :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldasitgets Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 We've bought around 500 Dells and had hardly any problems. A guy nips over from Porthleven and fixes any problems the next day. The only real problems have been with laptops , the desktops just work. They did have reported problems with home buyers (we are educational customers) customer support a year or so ago but they seem to have sorted it now. You COULD buy cheaper but not better. PC World is great for bits but NOT for whole systems under any circumstances. DON'T BUY A SERVICE CONTRACT FROM A RETAILER like Comet or PC World. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ronin Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 What's the beef with PC World then? I got this one there about 5 years ago and have never had a problem with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winkle Picker Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Also try looking online at www.ebuyer.com or www.aria.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldasitgets Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 What's the beef with PC World then? I got this one there about 5 years ago and have never had a problem with it You have no beef with PC World because nothing went wrong with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paparazzi Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 Yeah, PC world are corrupt. Comet are always very helpful if you need advice. I recently bought a new HP (Hewlett-Packard) laptop from there. Inbuilt webcam and Windows Vista - 500 pounds and excellent value. Sorry to dissapoint you but Dixons, Currys, Comet and Pc World are all the same company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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