gobears 0 Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Time for some purchases to help out the US economy and pull us out of the coming recession.Desktop PC is a Dell but it's six years old - any ideas for a good deal on a new desktop PC that can be used for digital photography (wife's main hobby is photography)? I've been reading that Dell's customer service has gone to hell recently so I'm thinking another brand or just going down to local MicroCenter.My TV is old cathode ray 36" (8 years old) so we're looking at 40" plus plasma/LCD/DLT etc. etc. - so many acronyms which are confusing (what's the best value right now). Also, is HDTV included or just HDTV compatible (need to buy digital tuner) a better idea?Any suggestions would be appreciated - I plan on doing some research this weekend but figured I'd start here Link to post Share on other sites
mk 11 Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 I'm also in the market for a new desktop and I've been looking around quite a bit. Bad customer service or not, Dell is pretty much impossible to beat in terms of value. If you want to avoid their c.s. department you could always buy it off ebay instead. Shipping is almost always more expensive via ebay, but you can usually shave a few dollars off the sale price so it pretty much evens out.Edit: if the monitor isn't too important to you (the best you can get with this deal is a 19-inch analog flat), I think this is the best deal they have going:http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/con...s50604f&x=7&y=7A few necessary upgrades and you've got yourself a really nice pc for $600. Link to post Share on other sites
Suited_Up 2 Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Dell XPSAnd the XPS customer service is separate from regular Dell, and you get a special customer number and whatnot. Hoosier used it once and said they were unbelievable. Link to post Share on other sites
fryer98 30 Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 I've been reading that Dell's customer service has gone to hell recently so I'm thinking another brand or just going down to local MicroCenter.My TV is old cathode ray 36" (8 years old) so we're looking at 40" plus plasma/LCD/DLT etc. etc. - so many acronyms which are confusing (what's the best value right now). Also, is HDTV included or just HDTV compatible (need to buy digital tuner) a better idea?Any suggestions would be appreciated - I plan on doing some research this weekend but figured I'd start hereGet HDTV Tuner included. HDTV comp just means you'll have to buy a tuner at a later time to get HD. If you're gonna spend $1800-2000 for a TV, the $300-400 (just throwin out numbers from memory) is by far worth it.I got a 56" (or 57"?) Toshiba HD rear projection, which I am very happy with, after much research a few years ago. A buddy of mine got the same model recently which had some nice new features added. Link to post Share on other sites
Ron_Mexico 4,219 Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 edit, I didn't like my jokeBuy 3 hookersthat is a night that will live in infamy.You haven't lived until you have one sucking the head, one doing the harmonica on the shaft and one with your sack in her mouth, all the while, you are palming their asses_some people just don't know how to spend moneyComputer?:shaking my head in disgust while laughing at you: Link to post Share on other sites
beans-n-icewater 18 Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Buy 3 hookersYou haven't lived until you have one sucking the head, one doing the harmonica on the shaft and one with your sack in her mouth, all the while, you are palming their assesRon, that's our Gold package here at the brothel and it retails for $899I would suggest upgrading to the Platnum for just $200 more though...It includes all the above plus:tongue studs (spiked or round) and Pop-Rocks candypersonal lubricant package (ran out of KY... offering Ben Gay now, burns a little but no extra charge)full access to the S&M room (voted loosest sluts by CasinoPlayer mag)On a happier note, I'm proud to announce the opening of my newest buisness venture...Beans-n-Icewater proudly presents....PU' at the Western CasinoWhere the night comes alive... but you'd swear something diedThe place to be in downtown Vegas...No dress code...Great food and drinks at Beano's Cellar and Icewater-n-holePlease... no shopping carts or wool coats on the dance floorFree admission...Oxygen bar $5 a minute*edit*I took this pic on the way to the grand openiong of PU'.... Its kinda my hangoutWhere else can you buy HOT bottled beer for just 99 cents??? Vegas Baby!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Hobbes 1 Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Oxygen bar $5 a minuteThe whole post was funny, but that is just pure comedic gold right there. Link to post Share on other sites
beans-n-icewater 18 Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 The customers are piling in like flies!!!!..or something like that Link to post Share on other sites
beans-n-icewater 18 Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 note to self...maybe I do need a dress code after all Link to post Share on other sites
gobears 0 Posted June 24, 2006 Author Share Posted June 24, 2006 Thanks for the advice - Dell it is and I'll spend the extra $ for HDTV to avoid buying the tuner at a later time.And Ron and Beans..You two are both so good looking... Link to post Share on other sites
beans-n-icewater 18 Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Thanks for the advice - Dell it is and I'll spend the extra $ for HDTV to avoid buying the tuner at a later time.Still buying TVs and computers huh?I figured the Pop-Rock candy might "sweeten the pot"......so to speak Link to post Share on other sites
CardWarfare 4 Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Group: MembersPosts: 1,274Joined: May 2nd, 2005From: Las Vegas Where the men are men..and the women could beMember No.: 5,513beans i just noticed this..i love you. Link to post Share on other sites
beans-n-icewater 18 Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Group: MembersPosts: 1,274Joined: May 2nd, 2005From: Las Vegas Where the men are men..and the women could beMember No.: 5,513beans i just noticed this..i love you.Flattery will get you everywhere...I'm sending you 2 VIP passes to PU' along with a RFB comp to Beano's and the Icewater-n-hole bar and grill...30 minutes free oxygen bar time...AND...You can bring in your shopping cart!!!!*side note*I fired my janitor a few minutes ago... It seems the high percentage of homeless clientel keep the ashtrays and trash cans cleaned out for me... Link to post Share on other sites
joball33 0 Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Get HDTV Tuner included. HDTV comp just means you'll have to buy a tuner at a later time to get HD. If you're gonna spend $1800-2000 for a TV, the $300-400 (just throwin out numbers from memory) is by far worth it.I disagree with this. All satellite or cable providers encode their programming so you have to use of their HD boxes anyway, so unless you are just trying to watch the HD programs using rabbit ears, you're paying for a box twice. This happened to my parents when they bought their HDTV. Although, things may have changed in the last 8 months since I left the industry, but I doubt it. Link to post Share on other sites
Ouch-8s 4 Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 I disagree with this. All satellite or cable providers encode their programming so you have to use of their HD boxes anyway, so unless you are just trying to watch the HD programs using rabbit ears, you're paying for a box twice. This happened to my parents when they bought their HDTV. Although, things may have changed in the last 8 months since I left the industry, but I doubt it.Yeah, this is why the whole Cable Card idea is so good, and will therefore fail. Link to post Share on other sites
ol'number7 0 Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 I have a 2-yr old Sony 57" hdtv without built-in, I pay $5 per month for Comcast's HD converterDell customer service sucks unless you speak Indian or Arabic or W-everTF, it took over 5 months of haggling to get my rebate and 3 months to get the printer cable they "forgot" to send, still a little bitter.Regarding Dell XPS, I don't know what that is, but almost anything is better than "regular" Dell customer service because that sucks ***edit#1 -- a.ss is censored?edit#2 -- Beans, $899 a little steep, but would like to see a full-fledged "menu" someday Link to post Share on other sites
Whiskey16 1 Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Get HDTV Tuner included. HDTV comp just means you'll have to buy a tuner at a later time to get HD. If you're gonna spend $1800-2000 for a TV, the $300-400 (just throwin out numbers from memory) is by far worth it.I got a 56" (or 57"?) Toshiba HD rear projection, which I am very happy with, after much research a few years ago. A buddy of mine got the same model recently which had some nice new features added.I think if you're planning to use Direct TV, or Digital cable with a DVR, those boxes are equipped with a HD tuner. I don't know why you'd need an in TV HD tuner, unless you're expecting to watch some stations over-the-air. Link to post Share on other sites
CJHunt 0 Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 As has been previously mentioned you only need HD compatible as you are probably not going ot be picking up HD over air anytime soon.I bought a 50" Samsung DLP and love it. http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetai...666&catid=23528PLasma is obviously better but the cheap plasmas aren't up to snuff and I don't know if your willing to spend for a decent one. As for a PC your better off reading up a little and making your own. It's really not as difficult as you might think. and much more rewarding. not to mention cheaperBut assuming that's not an option the new XPS series has been getting excellent reviews. Link to post Share on other sites
Petoria 0 Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Group: MembersPosts: 1,274Joined: May 2nd, 2005From: Las Vegas Where the men are men..and the women could beMember No.: 5,513I'm trying to figure out the movie that's quoting. I think I watched it last week, but I've watched a brazillion movies recently.side note:Ron Mexico is gay. Link to post Share on other sites
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