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Any one have any views on new desk top computers, my old, 8 years old, pc at home is slowly dying a death thanks to the high number of digital photos I am storing, no CD burner, only one USB, the amount of educational software loaded for the kids, old windows 98, etc, etc.

Therefore I think it is time for a change, the old machine can be used as a spare in my son’s room. There are loads of makes out there to choose from but it all gets a bit baffling. Probably to get worse this evening when I nip into PCworld for a browse.

I want something that will see us in good stead for a few years, reliable, robust, decent storage capacity and speed. I don’t play games so masses of RAM not an issue. A flat screen will also be nice to free up some desk space.

I have spent a fair bit of time on HP and Dell’s websites and prefer the Dell stuff in looks and prices I think. Any others I should look out for? Budget up to about £800.

I know this is a bit of an un answerable question but all views appreciated….

Thanks

Jerry

Doh, sorry, this was meant to be on the computers board.

I will repost there....

Jerry
(Must check before hitting submit!)

I like Dells too.

Double RAM makes web browsing much quicker.

I dont know how long your sons pc will last for Jerry.. but... really is worth waiting for the next aldi deal comming along.. really... last week or so they had the biz in tech terms going for 600 quid.. a computer geek friend of mine said the deal was an excellent one.. these deals come to aldi about 6 times a year.. knowing what i know now... if you can i would wait and keep an eye on aldi, I have posted the link below.. is the best advice i can give and thats based on someones opinions who builds puters for a living....

http://uk.aldi.com/

and heres another link I have found jerry with the good and the bad reviews on the entertanment centre

http://forum.digitalspy.co.uk/board/printthread.php?t=168066

last Thursday they had a recordable dvd player going for £119... 3 years gaurantee too..

hope this helps

ciaran

one more thing.. u have to be quick that entertainment centre? (puter really but with so much more) they were sold out by lunchtime..