[Wichita-SCCA] Computer issues

[Guy Roberts]

I would get a new one.  It's cheaper in the long run, and you can get a 
good computer now for real cheap.  If you have an old CRT monitor, then 
the new systems come with LCD screens, too, which are now dropping below 
$150 for a 17-inch screen.  Really good prices.

Also, there is a new version of Windows coming out next month 
(supposedly) called Vista.  New machines right now should have a coupon 
for a free upgrade to Vista until it's actually released. 

Look at refurbished machines (from Dell, at least.  I trust Dell more 
than any other maker).  They may say refurbished, but the parts are 100% 
new, not received back, and "modified".  Their policy is not to re-use 
parts, but to build machines from parts that never got used.  Good stuff 
at really good prices.

The costs you would pay to upgrade a machine (Memory, hard drive, 
Windows XP, etc..) wouldn't be as much as a new machine, but you really 
need a faster processor to take advantage of all of the upgrades you 
would be doing, and the processor is expensive and more difficult to 
replace. 

So, in summary, get a new machine, make sure it has a coupon for Vista, 
and enjoy!

Paul Sherman wrote:
> Time to finally bite the bullet.  My POC Dell is still running Windows 
> 98 and I need to upgrade to 2K or XP.  I figure it might be time to 
> also upgrade the hard drive.  I'm tired of it being slow and all the 
> error messages I get, plus I'm gonna finally ditch dial-up.  Anybody 
> have a recommendation where/who to take this to for the tune up?  Or 
> maybe just get a new one?  TIA,
>  
> Paul
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Guy Roberts 
groberts at kiphs.com 

Why don't you ever see the headline "Psychic Wins Lottery"? 

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