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#11
06-04-2006, 04:17 PM
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Re: Where\'s the best place to buy a new computer?
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Building is easy - components can only fit where they are supposed to. [/ QUOTE ] Like the case pins that attach to the motherboard for power, reset, LED, HD indicator? How about primary/secondary IDE channels and Slave/Master/Channel Select settings? Building a computer is easy enough for someone who has reasonably good dexterity and comprehension, but most people are stupid. 
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#12
06-07-2006, 01:15 AM
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Re: Where\'s the best place to buy a new computer?
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but most people are stupid. [/ QUOTE ] I think thats harsh. Most people have't a clue how complicated a computer is. Those that can build one probably don't realise how much they actually do know. Whether they are stupid well...that is diffent issue. [img]/images/graemlins/ooo.gif[/img]
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#13
06-07-2006, 06:36 PM
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Re: Where\'s the best place to buy a new computer?
People don't build their own computer because it is cheaper. They build their own so they have full control over the components put in the system. (Because they buy from the OEMs in volume, Dell can get components cheaper than you can). E.g., Dell used to have a terrible selection of video cards, so you only had a choice of the top of the line or the bottom of the line, no in between. I've heard that they've improved since then.
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#14
06-08-2006, 01:47 AM
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Because they buy from the OEMs in volume, Dell can get components cheaper than you can [/ QUOTE ] From everything I've read (and I read lots of trade magazines), that is only part of the story. Dell gets most of their profit from the float on the parts. That is to say, Dell usually gets paid for the computer in advance, before delivery. They pay for the parts 30-90 days out or more. The money is put into some interest generating fund. A few percent on billions adds up fast. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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#15
06-08-2006, 07:46 AM
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Re: Where\'s the best place to buy a new computer?
There are some pretty ridiculous bargains at Dell right now. I got $750 off a laptop I bought this week using a coupon from fatwallet. Now I just have to wait for it to arrive . . . .
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#16
06-08-2006, 01:25 PM
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a laptop I bought this week [/ QUOTE ] What did you end up with? Just curious. P.S. I told you Dell was ready to deal this time of year. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
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#17
06-08-2006, 01:29 PM
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Re: Where\'s the best place to buy a new computer?
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[ QUOTE ] Building is easy - components can only fit where they are supposed to. [/ QUOTE ] Like the case pins that attach to the motherboard for power, reset, LED, HD indicator? How about primary/secondary IDE channels and Slave/Master/Channel Select settings? Building a computer is easy enough for someone who has reasonably good dexterity and comprehension, but most people are stupid. [/ QUOTE ] as I've said before, building a PC is a good solution for people who want or need the latest/greatest or are very picky about their needs. or for people who enjoy building and tinkering as a hobby. everybody else is just better off buying a nice Dell for $300 or $400, which you can do with coupons.
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#18
06-08-2006, 08:12 PM
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Re: Where\'s the best place to buy a new computer?
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[ QUOTE ] a laptop I bought this week [/ QUOTE ] What did you end up with? Just curious. P.S. I told you Dell was ready to deal this time of year. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [/ QUOTE ] Here's what I got. Note the nice coupon I found: Inspiron E1705 Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2300E (1.66GHz/667MHz FSB), Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Qty: 1 Unit Price: $2,362.00 Inspiron E1705 Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2300E (1.66GHz/667MHz FSB) LCD Panel 17 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen UXGA Display with TrueLife™ Memory 1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz Video Card 256MB ATI MOBILITY™ RADEON® X1400 HyperMemory Hard Drive 100GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive Operating System (Office software not included) Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Network Card Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0 Combo/DVD+RW Drives FREE!8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability Sound Options Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy® ADVANCED HD Audio Wireless Networking Cards Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps) Office Software (not included in Windows XP) Microsoft Office Basic - Includes Word, Excel, and Outlook email Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) SAVE! McAfee Security Center VirusScan, Firewall, Spyware Removal, 36 Month Primary Battery 80 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery Carrying Cases Dell Nylon Deluxe Carrying Case Hardware Warranty 2Yr Ltd Warranty, 2Yr At-Home Service, and 2Yr HW Warranty Support Wireless Personal Networking Card Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth Internal(2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate) Inspiron affiliate offer $750 off $1999 or more (before tax, restocking fees, shipping and handling) Expires on 2006-06-08 10:59:59 - $750.00 ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS AND COUPONS Dell Home Customers: Free Ground Shipping on Dell Inspiron System orders! Expires on 2006-06-08 11:59:59 - $19.00 Sub-Total $1,612.00 Shipping Discount -$19.00 Shipping $ 0.00 Tax $11.70 Total $1,623.70
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#19
06-11-2006, 04:57 PM
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Re: Where\'s the best place to buy a new computer?
Selling my Dell 9300 if anyone is interested. 1.86Ghz, 80gig harddrive, 256mb video, 17" 1900x1200, 512 ram, 3 year warranty and more... pm me
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#20
06-11-2006, 06:20 PM
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Re: Where\'s the best place to buy a new computer?
Opps, I just realized I cant do that. Sry. (theres no edit button or delete post button)
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