Shopping for a new PC

[mpresiv]

Well due to all of the virus'/spyware etc.. I got from pornsites I'm looking to get another PC.. I've been looking on Dell.com and I like their prices, plus we had dell equipment at my old job and they seem to be very reliable. What would you all suggest? The Dell I'm looking at has 2.6ghz processor, 512ram, 160gig harddrive and 17in flat panel monitor. Only around $599

[entrigan]

Dell is a very good choice. The one you listed seems very nice. Remember to get the antivirus / spyware removers. The top choice now is Zone Alarm. If you get Zone alarm make sure you get the Loaded version with the virus scan. It's around 70.00. I personaly like Zone alarm over Norton because Norton waits till your pc is infected then tries to clean it where Zone alarm prevents you from catching the bug. Mcafee is also a good choice but again make sure you get the Loaded version.

[goes4ever]

Dell's prices are HARD to beat for what they offer. I bought one of their laptops over a yr ago, never have had a bit of trouble with it

[girl racer]

i used to swear by DEll. i bought 2 PCs and just bought a laptop. the products are great and delivery is fast (less yhan a week). what's changed about Dell is the service options. you now have to pay way more than before for software ins. and god help you if you have to call. you be on the phone for hours, transfering from place to place and speaking to poeple with poor english skills. you'll go nuts!:triggerha
good luck!

[mpresiv]

Thanks everyone. I do think I will go with the dell. Entrigan, thanks for the info on the software. I dont mind paying for somethign that will protect my pc. Especially a new one. I'm glad to hear ya'll like the deals cause the prices are looking good to me.

[antihero]

Thanks everyone. I do think I will go with the dell. Entrigan, thanks for the info on the software. I dont mind paying for somethign that will protect my pc. Especially a new one. I'm glad to hear ya'll like the deals cause the prices are looking good to me.

id say stay away from dell, im on mine right now, and i regret ever buying it....it crashes every 6months like clockwork...i even payed for the accidental/extended warranties and they refuse to repair/replace it. ive been on the phone with their customer service peeps for a total of 78hours so far, and i wanna kill every last one of those bastards....:triggerha


you may want to consider alienware....its more costly, but well worth it....they have the best preformance anywhere, and the only thing that can come close to it is the Sony Viao

[goes4ever]

alienware a little more costly?.........like 5x as much...lol

[antihero]

alienware a little more costly?.........like 5x as much...lol

well, when you take the price compared to the preformance, its well worth it....IMO

[mpresiv]

Well I have a question regarding software. Someone mentioed Zone software to be the best all around virus/spyware package. I have heard the same thing along with a few other programs. But I'm really wanting to protect the PC when I get it. I'm sure I'll be on certain sites that load all of that spyware shit on computers. How can I keep that from happening? Back when I had dial up some shit even took my damn modem over and starting dial foreign numbers...lol. WTF?? Will Zone software keep that kind of stuff from happening??

[entrigan]

yes Zone alarm will keep your PC as clean as possible like everything it's not perfect. Check out cnet.com for some reviews on the product. It rated it #1. I've used it very nice product. The new Mcafee is ok. Also not a bad product but it's kinda quarkey. I don't like Norton but that's just me lol. Check out cnet for the reviews good information there.

[antihero]

yes Zone alarm will keep your PC as clean as possible like everything it's not perfect. Check out cnet.com for some reviews on the product. It rated it #1. I've used it very nice product. The new Mcafee is ok. Also not a bad product but it's kinda quarkey. I don't like Norton but that's just me lol. Check out cnet for the reviews good information there.

norton products kill your computers speed.

[entrigan]

Norton products also alow your pc to get infected then they try to clean your pc. To me that just stinks. I have Mcafee at home and it runs ok kinda qwarky with the privacy manager but i'm ok with it. I installed Zone Alarm Last week for a customer, seemed to clean up the 2000 pieces of malware and started to protect her pc.

[Bellina]

See now I think Dell's completely suck ass. I had one that I paid a mint for and had nothing but trouble. Not only that the company I worked for all had Dells and again constant problems. They had gotten me a brand new pc and the motherboard fried instanly. I have been looking into Xi's.

[Bellina]

oh and God forbid you actually need help you better speak Indian..a little funny

http://www.illwillpress.com/vault.html

click on tech support I and II

[antihero]

See now I think Dell's completely suck ass. I had one that I paid a mint for and had nothing but trouble. Not only that the company I worked for all had Dells and again constant problems. They had gotten me a brand new pc and the motherboard fried instanly. I have been looking into Xi's.

oh and God forbid you actually need help you better speak Indian..a little funny

http://www.illwillpress.com/vault.html

click on tech support I and II

i know exactly what your talking about, that what ive got to deal with all the time