All-in-one desktop computers?

Sorry but I'm pretty familiar with a lot of types of desktop computers but maybe you could explain what exactly you mean by what you feel an all-in-one computer entails?

Market speak by computer companies like HP and Mac call their desktop computers all-in-one...but to me it's meaningless. What specific functions do you need a computer to do for you?

I am, of course, talking about the computers in which the CPU is built into he monitor.

I use the computer for the usual stuff. I don't do gaming or photo-shopping. I surf, play the market, do able2know, etc.

I am concerned that the all-in-one may give me aggravation that a regular PC would not.

I don't know about this stuff either, but maybe you should be asking questions about future repairs. This sounds somewhat like a laptop, and repairs have been known to be more expensive, and with fewer interchangable parts than a conventional desktop. Again, I'm not saying I know that to be true, but it would be a part of the decision.

I have one and i love it! It's an Acer, with the touch screen... don't know the model tough, i didn't buy it myself.

If you don't mind, would you please tell me the pros and cons of your computer.

It sounds good.

David, long time! How are you?

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Fine thank u.
I 'm getting ready to move to Florida (from NY).





David

Let me help. I have an ACER and I'll be happy to help with the cons. The power switch is failing on mine. It's so bad that I log off and flip the switch on the surge protector. Otherwise, I may never get the gosh darn thing back on. Given the costs of repair, I just may have to replace it because of a dinky little switch.

I checked in with the repair shop, and the cost of a jury rigged repair is greater than the value of the computer. I contacted ACER parts for a replacement, and it turns out they don't sell or make a separate switch. It is a part of the "front bezel", which can probably be ordered for 39.95 + shipping. Then you gotta add in the shop charge.

By the way, the repair guy checked his sources and couldn't find a switch, but he did learn that switches are a big issue with ACER products. Newer models may be using higher quality parts, but this is not a good indication. Also, the power switch on the monitor is a little problematical, too.

If you check my profile, you will find a thread I started on this very issue.

Thanks for asking. I am not bashful about sharing my experience with ACER.

Cons: More expensive then a laptop but without the real portability of a laptop. Much more expensive then a desktop but with a very limited ability to upgrade the hardware (if you can actually upgrade) at a later date.

I'd say get a laptop or a desktop computer. These all-in-one's are goofy gimmicks AKA the mediocrity of both worlds.

That's about my take on them.

They're made to sell, not to use.

Sure, they look nice with fewer cables, but the functionality just isn't there.

Thanks to everyone for the good advice.