For Those With Expertise with Computers
My wife and I are in the "contemplation" stage of altering our computer situation. A lot of this depends on available funds, which may or may not be there. But we would love some input from those of you who have been through the process before. Here is what we have:
Dell Dimension 4400 with Pentium 4 processor from roughly 2003. It has a big screen, which is just big, but works fine. Everything else is just starting to slow down a bit. The sound system is actually quite nice and we tend to use iTunes for our radio/stereo system. We use the internet, email, and upload photos. We don't game except for the occasional solitaire or pinball. We would like to burn more cds, but the burning function of our CD/DVD ROM drive is dead. It takes a LONG time for the computer to start up. But once everything is up, it runs just fine.
We are curious if it would be better (more cost efficient as well as technologically smart) to upgrade what we currently have by purchasing a flat screen monitor and a new CD/DVDROM drive OR if we should consider a new tower or laptop. We are also looking to decrease our desk footprint a bit. But we can do that with the smaller monitor and rearranging our desk options a bit. Getting an Apple is not something we really want to do. So, just the Dell or other PCs.
majes, we would love to hear from you in particular since you have helped us with all of our previous computer purchases.
Thanks everyone!
Dell Dimension 4400 with Pentium 4 processor from roughly 2003. It has a big screen, which is just big, but works fine. Everything else is just starting to slow down a bit. The sound system is actually quite nice and we tend to use iTunes for our radio/stereo system. We use the internet, email, and upload photos. We don't game except for the occasional solitaire or pinball. We would like to burn more cds, but the burning function of our CD/DVD ROM drive is dead. It takes a LONG time for the computer to start up. But once everything is up, it runs just fine.
We are curious if it would be better (more cost efficient as well as technologically smart) to upgrade what we currently have by purchasing a flat screen monitor and a new CD/DVDROM drive OR if we should consider a new tower or laptop. We are also looking to decrease our desk footprint a bit. But we can do that with the smaller monitor and rearranging our desk options a bit. Getting an Apple is not something we really want to do. So, just the Dell or other PCs.
majes, we would love to hear from you in particular since you have helped us with all of our previous computer purchases.
Thanks everyone!