[AuroraDizon]

My husband got a computer from Walmart and we got an HP Windows Media Center at the beginning of the year for only 450 including LCD monitor because it was a floor model. I don't think I could of found a trustworthy computer at that price with LCD monitor anywhere. DVD rw, 9 media card reader, 512 ddr (I think) We expanded to 1.43 gigs of ram, AMD Athlon 64 processor 3400+ 1.77 ghz 80 gig hd.

[alicia828]

Right now im looking at some desktops at Circuit City and Best Buy. They seem okay, but alot of people say thats not a good idea. That they have low end components. What do you think?

[AuroraDizon]

They have good computers but as with anywhere research opinions from people who got the system - tech support warranty etc.Just a quick note try to stay away from emachines and dell. Dell is overpriced and there tech support services are a hassle, emachines are well you get what you pay for sometimes and generally not that upgradeable. Lower end PC brands I reccomend are HP, Gateway and Compaq.

[alicia828]

I think I found one. What about this one?http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/HP-Pavilion-Slimline-Desktop-PC-S3020N/sem/rpsm/oid/176327/catOid/-12962/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

[AuroraDizon]

looks like a good computer for a decent price. It doesn't say if the ram is expandable or not it would be a good thing to ask.

[alicia828]

I think I want this one. What do you think?http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8295392&st=hp+a60000n&type=product&id=1173577986861

[spike]

It looks like a good place to start and has room for some expansion. The one from best buy that is.

[Fumez]

hi alicia.I suggest that u get a laptop for wat u r only doing. I am using a hp nc8000 right now which i bought practically brand new for only $400. You would probly b able to get some laptops cheap off ebay.

[alicia828]

Well, I got my computer. I bought the HP Pavillion model # a6000n. But there was something wrong with one of the memory slots and they had to exchange it for another one. They said that the HP was discontinued and now I have the Gateway model GT5432. The Gateway seems slower than the HP and when I first turned it on it crashed about 3 times. The people at Best Buy (Where I bought the machines) said the Gateway has a faster processor and a bigger hard drive. But it doesn't seem fast because it takes a long time to start up and to shut down. I don't know. Should I keep it or try to return it and get my old one somehow or get a totally new machine altogether? Does anyone have any insight on either computer? And maybe is there something installed that's making it run slow? Please help if anyone can. 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