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06-01-2006, 10:59 PM
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Where\'s the best place to buy a new computer?
Online or live, and where? Consider typical factors like shipping time, cost, selection, warranties, financing, etc. Some choices are:
-Best Buy -Circuit City -Fry's Electronics -Newegg.com -Fatwallet.com -Dell or Gateway type stores -Other Also, Dell seems to be the brand of choice as far as desktop PC's, but not necessarily for laptops. Any recommendations there too? 
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06-02-2006, 03:13 PM
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Re: Where\'s the best place to buy a new computer?
Building my own's not an option. I don't have the technical expertise and I'd rather have the available support offered by a reputable vendor and/or brand name.
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06-02-2006, 04:03 PM
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Re: Where\'s the best place to buy a new computer?
I bought my system from http://www.pugetsystems.com. (no relation). I did a lot of research and the company is tops at putting together a custom system from the best stock parts.
They also have excellent technical support (I think its for the life of the computer). I bought a system 3 years ago and they just helped me with an upgrade problem, getting knowlegable same day responses. Email them or give them a call and they will help you configure a system. It will cost more than, say Dell (which makes very good computers). The big advantage of a custom computer is that they are very upgradeable. Most off-the-shelf systems have limited upgrade ability. I know this from experience. I can not advise you in regards to laptops. PM me if you want to discuss this further.
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06-02-2006, 04:26 PM
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Re: Where\'s the best place to buy a new computer?
Get the 40% off Deal from Fatwallet on Dell right now if you want a desktop. I really can't see you beating that anywhere. Better hurry though.
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06-02-2006, 04:36 PM
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Re: Where\'s the best place to buy a new computer?
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Get the 40% off Deal from Fatwallet on Dell right now if you want a desktop. I really can't see you beating that anywhere. Better hurry though. [/ QUOTE ] explain I'm a computer donk and need a new one. I always assumed building your own was the cheapest/best value.
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06-02-2006, 04:44 PM
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Re: Where\'s the best place to buy a new computer?
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I always assumed building your own was the cheapest/best value. [/ QUOTE ] It's not. You generally have much more control over what you get, and can put in top-shelf components, so to speak. You will not beat some of dell's prices if you're trying to build it yourself.
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#8
06-03-2006, 02:59 AM
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Re: Where\'s the best place to buy a new computer?
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[ QUOTE ] I always assumed building your own was the cheapest/best value. [/ QUOTE ] It's not. You generally have much more control over what you get, and can put in top-shelf components, so to speak. You will not beat some of dell's prices if you're trying to build it yourself. [/ QUOTE ] Ok thanks I will go through them, how do I get this 40% think though?
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#9
06-03-2006, 08:02 PM
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Re: Where\'s the best place to buy a new computer?
Take a look at this thread in the Slickdeals forums. The thread mentions a specific computer, but look at the bottom of the first post and you'll see the coupon codes that can be used for Dimension desktops priced $999 and above.
Slickdeals.net and Fatwallet are the forums to watch for news on Dell deals.
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#10
06-04-2006, 12:20 AM
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Re: Where\'s the best place to buy a new computer?
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Building my own's not an option. I don't have the technical expertise and I'd rather have the available support offered by a reputable vendor and/or brand name. [/ QUOTE ] Building is easy - components can only fit where they are supposed to. You are neglecting the the fact that once you build your own computer, you will then have the technical expertise, once the job is complete. Manufacturer support is probably the most overrated comodity in this industry - if you build it yourself, you can support yourself in most situations. dave.
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