Title: Which computer do you think is the best? Source:
[None] URL Source:[None] Published:Dec 14, 2007 Author:moi Post Date:2007-12-14 18:38:55 by WTF? Keywords:None Views:849 Comments:47
A lot of people I work with use Ubuntu and like it a lot. I have used SuSe in the past with really good results. The only catch with Linux is hardware support (drivers)- printers, graphics cards, etc. Generally, with Linux, a little older the better. If you're sticking with Windows.... I like XP Professional and good luck finding a computer pre-built with it these days. You would have to call a company direct to see if it is possible. I like HP, Compaq and Acer (laptops).
I would just about recommend building your own with either XP Pro, Linux, or just maybe XP Media Center though it has mixed reviews. You can still purchase XP Cd's. NewEgg.com and Tigerdirect.com have pretty good deals and reputations for quality and most important, customer reviews of products. You can use OpenOffice for your Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc and save lots of $$$$$. And as you purchase your hardware (CD/DVD Rom) etc, you'll get all kinds of software which will more than makeup for what you may miss from a pre-built machine. Plus, you have total control.
Don't be deceived. These computers you see on add for $299 have a lot of trailware which is good for about 90 days and then all of a sudden your $229 computer becomes $400 - $700. They also have about half the memory they should so tack on another $40 - $100 (depending) for that. They are also probably selling Vista Home Basic which is about as useful these days as Windows Me.