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perplexed
January 16th, 2007, 03:09 AM
I may need a new computer any and all advice is welcomed.

I don't watch on line movies or even listen to much music on line. I mainly do e-mail and visit home boards. I don't need all the bell and whistles that many computers have that add to the costs of computers.

I would like a flat screen monitor that saves space, is that what they are called??? I would like at least a 15-17 inch that is easy on the eyes that won't strain my eyes.I do have printer and scanner that have to be hooked up.

A basic desktop is all I need and I have dialup.Looking for on line deal and I don't want to sign up for any services for a good deal.
Thanks
cHiNgY1788
January 16th, 2007, 03:24 AM
1. what is your budget?
2. Dial up is slow and ADSL is much better, today it comes are a fairly cheap price

will you play games, deal with photo editing, video editing or sound editing on this computer?

LCD screens are, today 17"+, 15" models are harder to find and are around the same price as 17" models so not really worth it
khanibal
January 16th, 2007, 03:50 AM
I have several friends who own this monitor (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824254005), and they absolutely love it. 19 inches of widescreen glory,baby!

If you're on a tight budget, I recommend a pentium d 805 proc. They're the cheapest dual-core option, for sure.
Porthos
January 16th, 2007, 04:11 AM
I have several friends who own this monitor (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824254005), and they absolutely love it. 19 inches of widescreen glory,baby!

Got one also. Love it as well. Only paid 159 for it though.
cHiNgY1788
January 16th, 2007, 04:20 AM
id rather go for AMD Athlon X2 offerings
might not be as cheap as the Pentium D
but its holds better value
perplexed
January 16th, 2007, 01:57 PM
no, games, deal with photo editing, video editing or sound editing ,what sites have the best deals on computers that are basic but reliable? I have to keep dialup at this time.

My budget permits between 450.00 and 500.00

I will check into that monitor and thanks
khanibal
January 16th, 2007, 04:24 PM
id rather go for AMD Athlon X2 offerings
might not be as cheap as the Pentium D
but its holds better value

It's nearly a $50 dollar difference.. and, if he gets a halfway decent motherboard he could always throw in a core 2 duo chip when money permits.