More specific computer questions

[palpyrocks]

Okay, I've found a couple that I like and are within my price range, but I have a few questions because I don't know ANYTHING about anything, it seems. So these few questions will help make my decision easier. Please don't laugh at me. Remember that I don't do a lot of high tech stuff. I would say even a DVD burner is too extravagant for my

Comments

[donslice]

1. Brand doesn't really matter. Most computers are like wheat, no matter where you get it, it's still wheat. Though some might sell better quality wheat, it's still wheat. That's a fun word to say. Wheat

[loveunsought]

My dad works for IBM...and I'm a bit of a computer geek, so I'll give you my two cents

[palpyrocks]

Thanks :)

Do you have any problems with Compaqs specifically? One of the ones I was deciding between is a Compaq, actually.

Grr, this is like picking out a freaking car.

[loveunsought]

No, not specifically. I had a compaq tower for...3 or 4 years, and it was a good computer. I now have a compaq laptop that is roughly the same age, and while a little outdated, it still does its job. They're comparable with HP, and I haven't heard complaints about them like with Gateway.

[ralphsink]

I was just saying be aware that celeron are cheap. But then again, what you need out of a computer is sort of what an old lady needs out of a car. Nothing fun or fancy, just transportation. :)