<$1,000 For a Computer.. ideas? (laptops, hard drive, games, email)

[bc008]

I will have around 1,000 for a new computer. I am either looking at a Dell XPS (Hooking it up to my 32" LCD) and a Dell Mini, or a dell studio laptop..

What do you think would be the best combination??

I could build a computer to save some money, but I dont know how that would work without having a warranty.

[Steel Man]

Originally Posted by bc008

I will have around 1,000 for a new computer. I am either looking at a Dell XPS (Hooking it up to my 32" LCD) and a Dell Mini, or a dell studio laptop..

What do you think would be the best combination??

I could build a computer to save some money, but I dont know how that would work without having a warranty.

What, you don't offer yourself a warranty? Maybe yourself should have someone else build a computer.

BTW: Doesn't Dell XPS computers start at $800, plus tax? That wouldn't allow much money left over to buy a mini (netbook).

[EscapeCalifornia]

Originally Posted by bc008

I could build a computer to save some money, but I dont know how that would work without having a warranty.

Each part has a manufacturer's warranty. Get good parts and you won't have to worry too much though.

[Lionsdale]

try this:

TigerDirect.ca

[Charles]

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For me, I usually buy my PCs and laptops and most everything else from Dell's refurbished outlet. I just like having all the tech support and easy access to drivers and updates. Doesn't cost that much more and I like the refurbished interface with the drop down boxes to filter on memory amount, hard drive size, etc.

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[NHDave]

My first question is what do you use your computer for? Unless you do CAD, video editing, or gaming you don't really need a thousand dollar computer. Contrary to popular belief, building your own computer, to comparable specs of a Dell your looking at, likely won't save you any money, unless you use really cheap components, which is a bad idea. When you build your own each part is warranted by the mfg.

[Beretta]

Try the HP6735S. I also like Tiger Direct but also check prices against Amazon. Just checked Amazon and it is $499 this morning.