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Old 01-31-2008, 03:13 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I am considering purchasing another desktop, but I do not know if whether to get a mac or pc. I am considering a used desktop. I found a 2.3 GHZ,512 MB RAM, and 40 GB HD for $120. I also found a used emac 700 MHZ,512 MB RAM,40 GB HD for $160 with shipping. I know the pc is a better deal because it has a faster processor, but I am leaning towards a mac. Another issue is, I have a wireless music bridge and it is PC only.
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Old 01-31-2008, 03:15 AM   #2 (permalink)
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What would you be using the new desktop for?
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Old 01-31-2008, 03:16 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Typical day to day e-mail and web browsing.
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Old 01-31-2008, 03:21 AM   #4 (permalink)
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In my opinion, both are fine for that. But what processor is in the P.C.? Celeron?
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The processor is a Celeron. The nice part about buying the pc is I can use my current L.C.D. Monitor.
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What operating system will you be using on the P.C.?
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Old 01-31-2008, 03:27 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Windows XP. On the mac probably 10.3.
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I'd say mac, but the pc seems like a better deal.
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Old 01-31-2008, 03:43 AM   #9 (permalink)
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I have not made a mac my main computer for about 3 years now and I miss it.
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If its a celeron go with the Mac, Im not a Mac fan but I hate celerons even more lol.
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