HP Or Dell?

iamloco724 · 03-21-2006, 07:56 PM

well i would be using the pc for basic internet suring and multimedia,mp3s videos burning dvds,downloading...but i dont want either brands media machine those are to expensive and where do you guys get you pcs custom built?

justin3 · 03-21-2006, 11:04 PM

Im not a huge fan of Dell personaly ive had alot of problems with there new and old systems. If your going to buy a Dell then I suggest a nice XPS system so that it will actualy be decent. On the otherhand I have my own HP Pavilion 1230n which I have just bought for $800, I must say I am very happy with it and ive had no problems with it what so ever. Theres also the "tech support" issue with dell. If you dont speak Indian then your screwed lmfao.

iamloco724 · 03-22-2006, 01:58 AM

well i really dont want to spend more then 600 if i can..i will be using it for media,mp3s,downloading,videos,burning i prefer if i can get a flat panel monitor in the package..so what does everyone dell or hp and if you say custom can someone reffer me to a site that i can understand and make my own i dunno about motherboards and shit like that so if theres a site where can custimize like you do on hp or dell please tell me thanks alot

thebeginning · 03-22-2006, 04:10 AM

if you dont want to have to worry about learning what to look for in components and stuff, and just want something for doing some media stuff and web browsing, a dell or hp will do you fine. I'd recommend hp.

MIK3daG33K · 03-22-2006, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by lowcar100

If I had to buy one I would buy a dell, return it, then build my own.

I like his idea. Although asking this sort of question is going to get you a lot of opinions and no real facts.

iamloco724 · 03-22-2006, 06:38 AM

how about acer systems anyone got any opinions on those

Sacrinyellow5 · 03-22-2006, 02:11 PM

I have three Dells at home and all of them have been great computers, but keep in mind when buying the systems the price was well over a grand. Now days I know enough to make my own when the time comes, but back then it was the only option you really had.
I have had no problems with them as a company or with my computers.

My dad has a cheaper dell and its pretty much crap, but it cost him around 500+ and he skimped on a lot of things. I think that’s why a lot of people have a hatred for them, is because they buy a cheap-*ss computer and then expect something great from it.

I think you have to spend some cash and in return you get what you pay for. I guess you could always go the route of building a computer, but then there is a whole other set of issues that go along with that. Warranties, compatibility, support, etc.

I myself would buy another Dell, but my next computer I will probably build myself.

norcodh · 03-22-2006, 02:17 PM

I work at a computer mantnace place and most of the computers I see in a day, are dells.... soooo you can take it from there.

Sacrinyellow5 · 03-22-2006, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by norcodh

I work at a computer mantnace place and most of the computers I see in a day, are dells.... soooo you can take it from there.

That still means nothing... With millions/billions of computers sold over the years, of course there is going to be more of that company coming in for repairs. I bet 7/10 "averager" computer users own a dell now days...take it from there..

I think no matter what some people will love them and some people will hate them...

Cab00se · 03-22-2006, 03:12 PM

I've had a dell and two HP desktops. Personally I think the HP is a lot more upgradable and easy to use. The Dell seems like it's great if you wanna just buy it and have it insured but never do anything else to it.

For Laptops, I go with Powernotebooks because the price was really good and they had great gaming parts. Plus 10/10 on resellerratings

03-21-2006, 11:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
justin3 Bronze Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Shelton, CT USA Age: 16 Posts: 57	Im not a huge fan of Dell personaly ive had alot of problems with there new and old systems. If your going to buy a Dell then I suggest a nice XPS system so that it will actualy be decent. On the otherhand I have my own HP Pavilion 1230n which I have just bought for $800, I must say I am very happy with it and ive had no problems with it what so ever. Theres also the "tech support" issue with dell. If you dont speak Indian then your screwed lmfao. __________________ Sunbeamtech transformer full tower case. Core 2 duo E6550 LGA755 MSI P6N sli platinum Evga Geforce 8600gtx Thermaltake Tough power 650watt 2GB DDR2 800 super talent RAM Realtek HD audio Windows MCE 2005

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thebeginning Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 147	if you dont want to have to worry about learning what to look for in components and stuff, and just want something for doing some media stuff and web browsing, a dell or hp will do you fine. I'd recommend hp. __________________ coolermaster praetorian, zalman silent cpu cooling, shin etsu grease Amd dual-core opteron 170 (denmark core), DFI lanparty UT NF4 Ultra-D 2Gb OCZ dual channel platinum 74Gb raptor, 250Gb SE16 Barracuda eVGA 7800GT OC SE Logitech mx518, x530 Enermax Liberty 500W PSU

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Sacrinyellow5 Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: St. Louis Posts: 919	I have three Dells at home and all of them have been great computers, but keep in mind when buying the systems the price was well over a grand. Now days I know enough to make my own when the time comes, but back then it was the only option you really had. I have had no problems with them as a company or with my computers. My dad has a cheaper dell and its pretty much crap, but it cost him around 500+ and he skimped on a lot of things. I think that’s why a lot of people have a hatred for them, is because they buy a cheap-ss computer and then expect something great from it. I think you have to spend some cash and in return you get what you pay for. I guess you could always go the route of building a computer, but then there is a whole other set of issues that go along with that. Warranties, compatibility, support, etc. I myself would buy another Dell, but my next computer I will probably build myself. __________________ Harvey Pekar* "Ordinary life is pretty complex stuff" ------------------------------------------------- -Tower /AMD 64x2 Dual Core 4400+ (2.3Ghz) 3 GB DDR2/Geforce 8600GT(SSC)/160 SATA HD/DVD-RW/Vista Home -Laptop /Core 2 Duo T6460 (1.66Ghz)/2 GB DDR2/Intel GMA X3100/250 SATA HD/Vista Premium -Server /P4 2.26 Ghz/1 GB Ram/GeForce FX 5200/80 & 250GB HDx2/DVD-RW/XP -MAC G4(Quick Silver)/768 Mb Rams/40 GB & 2x120GB HD/DVD-RW/OSX Go Cards!

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03-21-2006, 07:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
iamloco724 Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 123	well i would be using the pc for basic internet suring and multimedia,mp3s videos burning dvds,downloading...but i dont want either brands media machine those are to expensive and where do you guys get you pcs custom built?

03-22-2006, 01:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
iamloco724 Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 123	well i really dont want to spend more then 600 if i can..i will be using it for media,mp3s,downloading,videos,burning i prefer if i can get a flat panel monitor in the package..so what does everyone dell or hp and if you say custom can someone reffer me to a site that i can understand and make my own i dunno about motherboards and shit like that so if theres a site where can custimize like you do on hp or dell please tell me thanks alot

03-22-2006, 06:38 AM	#16 (permalink)
iamloco724 Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 123	how about acer systems anyone got any opinions on those

03-22-2006, 03:12 PM	#20 (permalink)
Cab00se Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 23 Posts: 134	I've had a dell and two HP desktops. Personally I think the HP is a lot more upgradable and easy to use. The Dell seems like it's great if you wanna just buy it and have it insured but never do anything else to it. For Laptops, I go with Powernotebooks because the price was really good and they had great gaming parts. Plus 10/10 on resellerratings