Computer recommendation - Page 4

Gas Man · 11-22-2008, 11:38 AM

Ebbs is right. Also, the pre-fab can cost about the same amount. Sure you may get better components in the build yourself. However the warrenties take the pre-fab over top of them.

Trip · 11-22-2008, 11:46 AM

I've had some prefab and some custom jobs. My prefabs pretty much become custom jobs because I always have failures with them and I don't like sending my boxes to them to work on. I always erase the HD as soon as I get it and start over, so it kinda defeats the purpose of me buying a prefab.

As a former Best Buy employee, store/online store warranties are for suckers.

Mr Lefty · 11-22-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I've had some prefab and some custom jobs. My prefabs pretty much become custom jobs because I always have failures with them and I don't like sending my boxes to them to work on. I always erase the HD as soon as I get it and start over, so it kinda defeats the purpose of me buying a prefab.

As a former Best Buy employee, store/online store warranties are for suckers.

I worked for Circuit City and Magnolia (before bestbuy bought them out) I bought them even when I worked there... yes... 90% of the time they went unused... but I've had 4 blown subs, 3 amp's, a camera, a TV, and a DVD player all replaced with brand new jobies through the warranties... (all through mag though) saved me a lot of money in my case

Papa_Complex · 11-22-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I've had some prefab and some custom jobs. My prefabs pretty much become custom jobs because I always have failures with them and I don't like sending my boxes to them to work on. I always erase the HD as soon as I get it and start over, so it kinda defeats the purpose of me buying a prefab.

As a former Best Buy employee, store/online store warranties are for suckers.

Manufacturer warranties are a different story, as long as you buy from a solid company. That's as a former service manager for several small to mid size computer companies.

DLIT · 11-22-2008, 12:44 PM

Shit, if all your gonna do is surf, store music/pics/video, there should be a decent system out there for that price. Some places have clearance, too. I got my $1200 Sony Vaio laptop for $825 on clearance. It's been running strong for a few years now and all I do is surf, chat and download music...and watch a lot of streaming porn. I also have a Vaio desktop (for four years now), but it was a bit more. I use the laptop more than the desktop. Just get something with a shitload of memory. You don't need to get all technical like the nerds on here because you'll only be using it for the basic stuff, ya dig?

Gas Man · 11-22-2008, 06:36 PM

Yeah it all depends on what you do. But I have bought good laptops for like $800... EASY.

Shit just wait till black friday and then buy.

marko138 · 11-22-2008, 06:39 PM

Mac. Book. Pro.

OneSickPsycho · 11-22-2008, 06:39 PM

My aunt and uncle bought their Acer laptop for $350... again, it's way more than what they even need it for. If all you do is surf the net and aren't into games or photo/video editing, you don't need anything more. Hell, I'd bet you can find Black Friday laptop deals in the $200 range...

Gas Man · 11-22-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Mac. Book. Pro.

Yeah if you want to be a homo!

marko138 · 11-22-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Yeah if you want to be a homo!

Are you kidding? That shit is top notch.

11-22-2008, 11:38 AM	#31
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Ebbs is right. Also, the pre-fab can cost about the same amount. Sure you may get better components in the build yourself. However the warrenties take the pre-fab over top of them. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

11-22-2008, 12:44 PM	#35
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	Shit, if all your gonna do is surf, store music/pics/video, there should be a decent system out there for that price. Some places have clearance, too. I got my $1200 Sony Vaio laptop for $825 on clearance. It's been running strong for a few years now and all I do is surf, chat and download music...and watch a lot of streaming porn. I also have a Vaio desktop (for four years now), but it was a bit more. I use the laptop more than the desktop. Just get something with a shitload of memory. You don't need to get all technical like the nerds on here because you'll only be using it for the basic stuff, ya dig? __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

11-22-2008, 06:36 PM	#36
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Yeah it all depends on what you do. But I have bought good laptops for like $800... EASY. Shit just wait till black friday and then buy. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

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11-22-2008, 06:39 PM	#38
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	My aunt and uncle bought their Acer laptop for $350... again, it's way more than what they even need it for. If all you do is surf the net and aren't into games or photo/video editing, you don't need anything more. Hell, I'd bet you can find Black Friday laptop deals in the $200 range...