Dell desktop computers are not that great. Dell servers are decently reliable, but overpriced. Dell, like any mass-market PC manufactuer likes to make inexpensive desktop computers and will cut corners to save a couple bucks. HSP modems are one example. Most of the consumer PC manufacturers use them, and people's internet experiences would be substantially faster and better if they spent $15 on a modem instead of $5. (Apple imac's have not that great modems too) Other items which are ultra-cheap and would be substantially better for $20 would be a keyboard. Apple has good keyboards and you pay for it. In the past few years though Apple has had horrid mice (pucks, tiny 1-button mice, etc..) that warranted an aftermarket mouse for all serious users. Most massmarket PCs come with mediocre monitors. If you use a computer all day, get the best you can afford. Apples tend to have good monitors, but they are usually sold seperately, so it's not a close price comparison factor.

A extremely powerful and reliable well built PC can be had. You either build it yourself, have a local shop build it to your specs, or get something like an alienware computer.


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• Apple G5, al aero, Tue, 24 Jun 2003 06:40:33
  • Apple's computers getting better and better! (long), Michel_Mtl, Tue, 24 Jun 2003 20:34:29
  • OT: What if MS drops future devel/support for office?, saw, Tue, 24 Jun 2003 16:42:24
  • Is it just me,or does the G5 look like an big expensive, AdamB , Tue, 24 Jun 2003 16:17:00
  • Also, Safari (v85) is released, but...., zeke, Tue, 24 Jun 2003 15:26:48
    • No problems here, still in Beta 2. n/m, Terraplanem, Tue, 24 Jun 2003 18:45:28
  • It's about time.....(long), zeke, Tue, 24 Jun 2003 07:47:48
    • Yeah it's sweet, but maybe too late..., AdamB , Tue, 24 Jun 2003 16:10:17
  • all it needs is a water inj set up! :) nice machine! nm, sab, Tue, 24 Jun 2003 07:03:25
  • This is cool and I love apple, but..., Richard P., Tue, 24 Jun 2003 07:02:38
    • Lies, Damn Lies, &.... Benchmarks, Eli5, Tue, 24 Jun 2003 13:06:26
    • Re: This is cool and I love apple, but..., Geoff, Tue, 24 Jun 2003 09:22:28
    • Re: This is cool and I love apple, but..., compaqted, Tue, 24 Jun 2003 09:01:31
      • 1299 for a low-end imac...., Richard P., Tue, 24 Jun 2003 11:05:32
        • And a properly set up PC, AdamB , Tue, 24 Jun 2003 16:42:09
          • Not in my experience. n/m, Terraplanem, Tue, 24 Jun 2003 18:47:54
            • Well I've built several puters for myself, AdamB , Wed, 25 Jun 2003 07:52:53
              • but then you'd have to LIKE MS Windows, Bob M, Wed, 25 Jun 2003 08:16:04
        • And Saabs cost more than Neons....., Terraplanem, Tue, 24 Jun 2003 12:38:05
          • And if I want a new car and only..., Richard P., Tue, 24 Jun 2003 13:29:07
    • I agree but..>>>, sab, Tue, 24 Jun 2003 07:16:27
      • As a graphic designer..., Richard P., Tue, 24 Jun 2003 08:35:16
        • a premium for an ACURA?, sab, Tue, 24 Jun 2003 15:58:04
        • dell is no acura!, nt moore, Tue, 24 Jun 2003 09:16:51
          • I think it is an Acura..., Richard P., Tue, 24 Jun 2003 11:00:32
            • Re: I think it is an Acura..., Erik W, Tue, 24 Jun 2003 16:26:31
            • F*!K the average price range. You want quality, you, TerraplaneM, Tue, 24 Jun 2003 12:49:34
              • Wish I could, but money is an object to most n/m, Richard P., Tue, 24 Jun 2003 13:19:25
      • Re: I agree but..>>>, jp, Tue, 24 Jun 2003 08:21:14 <-- Viewing This Message
        • Yup, AdamB , Tue, 24 Jun 2003 16:26:22
          • Nope, not if you want a lap-top!.........nm, zeke, Wed, 25 Jun 2003 05:02:36
      • Re: I agree but..>>>, mlg, Tue, 24 Jun 2003 07:49:35
        • i opened a can of worms!!!, al aero, Wed, 25 Jun 2003 00:39:05

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