I'm looking for a new PC......I'm thinking of a Dell

**golfish** · 10-04-2001, 10:47 PM

Hey Gang, I thinking about getting a new PC. the one I have is 5 years old and just about had it........I'm thinking about the Dell Dimension 8200 Series.

What are yor thoughts on this company and PC?

Mark

**schrocat** · 10-05-2001, 09:53 AM

I think they ship free for another week...
That's a deal maker.

It ships with a 32MB Nvidia GeForce2 MX AGP Graphics Card and an Ok sized drive. It's got the memory...

The monitor is smaller than I like, I'd prefer a 19-21".

Could you build this machine for less?...Yes, you'd have to OEM or pirate the OS though.

Would it be black (highly desirable by the way)?....No way!
**anybody can find a cheap black case...now go find me a cheap black 56x CDW or floppy that matches.

Would the machine you build have a 3 year on site warranty...Nope.
(that's where the gearheads say goodbye to the retail channel...usually we fix our own stuff or upgrade it before it becomes an issue)

I say go for it...

Firefish · 10-05-2001, 10:10 AM

I'd say a Dell comp. is a good choice, unless you can build one your self. DIY I think is the best way to go to get the most for your money,IMHO...Check out WWW.DXMUSA.COM they have some great prices and are a reliable source. I've used them for years without any problems. I just bought a "Book PC" from them, it's about the size of a shoe box and it comes with matching hardware (cd-rom,floppy,k.b. and mouse) All you do is select a CPU, Hard Drive and memory. Once you get to their page, click on "Complete Sysyems" on the right. You'll find the book PC near the bottom.

Ltspd · 10-05-2001, 10:37 AM

IMO Dell is the best out there for all around value and quality of computer.

asmith · 10-05-2001, 11:42 AM

I recommend Dell. They seem to have great customer service. We have a lot of Dell computers here at work. This week we have had two laptop hard drives crash. I called Dell yesterday at 4:00PM to see if the computers were still under warranty. They were and the hard drives arrived at the office at 9:00AM this morning.

Andrew

icemark · 10-05-2001, 11:52 AM

Yep, my laptop is dell as well as all the 'puters at work... if you are not gonna build it yourself I would recommend Dell before anyone else.

One of the few computer companies out there that I can say have their act together.

Penguin · 10-05-2001, 12:37 PM

I bought a Dell 8 months ago and love it. I would go for it. The Dellnet by MSN Internet service is crap though, even if it is free for a year.

**golfish** · 10-05-2001, 04:26 PM

The plan is to upgrade the RAM to 256, the monitor to a 19", hard drive to 40 gig. The CD-ROM will be upgraded to a 8X/4X/32X CD-RWD/DVD Combo.

Thanks for your help

Mark

the_blue_tuna · 10-09-2001, 09:35 PM

Here is someone you may want to look at also.

http://store.yahoo.com/thechipmerchant/400004-0.html

If you buy one though definately get a Dell ,, they need to increase earnings , which inturn also helps Intel

**golfish** · 10-09-2001, 10:07 PM

I know the time to buy a PC is now (they always say NOW is the best time) I'm just holding off to see what Dell has to offer in the next few weeks.....

10-04-2001, 10:47 PM	#1
golfish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Alta Loma,Ca Posts: 2,943	I'm looking for a new PC......I'm thinking about a dell Hey Gang, I thinking about getting a new PC. the one I have is 5 years old and just about had it........I'm thinking about the Dell Dimension 8200 Series. What are yor thoughts on this company and PC? Mark

10-05-2001, 09:53 AM	#2
schrocat Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hilliard , Fl. Posts: 3,385	Normally no...however... I think they ship free for another week... That's a deal maker. It ships with a 32MB Nvidia GeForce2 MX AGP Graphics Card and an Ok sized drive. It's got the memory... The monitor is smaller than I like, I'd prefer a 19-21". Could you build this machine for less?...Yes, you'd have to OEM or pirate the OS though. Would it be black (highly desirable by the way)?....No way! **anybody can find a cheap black case...now go find me a cheap black 56x CDW or floppy that matches. Would the machine you build have a 3 year on site warranty...Nope. (that's where the gearheads say goodbye to the retail channel...usually we fix our own stuff or upgrade it before it becomes an issue) I say go for it... __________________ "One man's vulgarity is another man's lyric" -Justice John Marshall Harlan "Send Lawyers, Guns and Money." -WZ

10-05-2001, 10:10 AM	#3
Firefish Mayor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Douglas, Ma Posts: 775	I'd say a Dell comp. is a good choice, unless you can build one your self. DIY I think is the best way to go to get the most for your money,IMHO...Check out WWW.DXMUSA.COM they have some great prices and are a reliable source. I've used them for years without any problems. I just bought a "Book PC" from them, it's about the size of a shoe box and it comes with matching hardware (cd-rom,floppy,k.b. and mouse) All you do is select a CPU, Hard Drive and memory. Once you get to their page, click on "Complete Sysyems" on the right. You'll find the book PC near the bottom. __________________ In matters of principle, stand like a rock; in matters of taste, swim with the current. -- Thomas Jefferson Last edited by Firefish; 10-05-2001 at 04:48 PM.

10-05-2001, 10:37 AM	#4
Ltspd Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Arden, NC USA Posts: 2,767	IMO Dell is the best out there for all around value and quality of computer. __________________ Paul C Timing has an awful lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.

10-05-2001, 11:42 AM	#5
asmith Mayor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lenexa, KS, USA Posts: 978	I recommend Dell. They seem to have great customer service. We have a lot of Dell computers here at work. This week we have had two laptop hard drives crash. I called Dell yesterday at 4:00PM to see if the computers were still under warranty. They were and the hard drives arrived at the office at 9:00AM this morning. Andrew __________________ Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic.

10-05-2001, 11:52 AM	#6
icemark Governor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Rohnert Park, CA, USA Posts: 1,102	Yep, my laptop is dell as well as all the 'puters at work... if you are not gonna build it yourself I would recommend Dell before anyone else. One of the few computer companies out there that I can say have their act together. __________________ Play well Mark www.mazdamark.com

10-05-2001, 12:37 PM	#7
Penguin Polymath Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 526	I bought a Dell 8 months ago and love it. I would go for it. The Dellnet by MSN Internet service is crap though, even if it is free for a year. __________________ As a nation, you're faced with the choice of taking over the world or offering good eats at reasonable prices.

10-05-2001, 04:26 PM	#8
golfish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Alta Loma,Ca Posts: 2,943	The plan is to upgrade the RAM to 256, the monitor to a 19", hard drive to 40 gig. The CD-ROM will be upgraded to a 8X/4X/32X CD-RWD/DVD Combo. Thanks for your help Mark

10-09-2001, 09:35 PM	#9
the_blue_tuna Governor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: colorado Posts: 1,207	Here is someone you may want to look at also. http://store.yahoo.com/thechipmerchant/400004-0.html If you buy one though definately get a Dell ,, they need to increase earnings , which inturn also helps Intel __________________ In this hobby patience is not a virtue,,,,,its mandatory. Jim's Marine Links

10-09-2001, 10:07 PM	#10
golfish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Alta Loma,Ca Posts: 2,943	I know the time to buy a PC is now (they always say NOW is the best time) I'm just holding off to see what Dell has to offer in the next few weeks.....

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