A friend is buying a new computer

actually I knew it was their as it's talking about ownership I just wasn't thinking much about proper english when typing.

If you want to argue PC vs Mac I will but your going to lose.

I was just messin' with ya about the spelling thing. As long as I can figure out what you're saying, I don't really care how you spell "there".

I don't know if we should do the Mac vs. PC debate here though. Maybe I'll start a new thread later. I don't have the energy right now.

lil'k,

When fishin' posts price advice I pay close attention.

craven - ME TOO! Fishin really heped Dasha get her new computer and I've listened closely since then.

The friend is going to check into a couple local computer builders. I'll tell him about the Dell refurbished idea.

I'm going to say Dell. I was reading a business website, where the writer is a stock advisor, and was explaining how they're a great company, and will be making tons of money in the future, ect. And I've heard that before, too.
I'm sure either way he won't go wrong.

There's just something about Dell that I've always liked.

I was curious and bored this afternoon. I stopped by the local mom'n pop computer shop. I asked what it would cost to have a computer assembled by them if I bought the parts off the internet. They told me if I had all the parts and the OS install CD they would slap it together for 25 bucks. They also offered to help with any problems I had.

Something to think about. It was dead in that place. I'm sure they would be happy to get any money they could.

And yes Macintoshes are better, if you don't play games.

I don't know if they do this in the States but in Japan there be a number of computer parts shops that'll assemble stuff you buy at no cost. 'Tis a very smart way to encourage non-weenies to go with Frankenstein systems.

monger, your new avatar is highly suggestive!

My son and I both bought DELL computers, and they are good on price and service. My recommendation is to go with DELL. The printer they included with my computer purchase had some problems, and they replaced it in short order.

Because of the good experience we've had with DELL, I'm considering the purchase of a DVD recorder-player from them.