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. They're both pretty outdated. Actually, really outdated.
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Which computer should I buy?
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Ordering a MacBookPro myself, this coming week. 17" screen and as many bells and whistles as I think I would need or want.
I agree both are old technologies but you can't beat the price! I would stay away from emachines, very bad machines and worst CS!
What is your sister going to use the machines for? College Student? If so get the laptop...portability is most important in college!
If she is going light work, music listening, the weg, emails, etc., either machine should be okay.
What is your sister going to use the machines for? College Student? If so get the laptop...portability is most important in college!
If she is going light work, music listening, the weg, emails, etc., either machine should be okay.
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Both machines are remarkable buys. Best Buy has to be losing money on these deals.
I am not one who believes that less-than-cutting-edge technology is not worth purchasing. Either of these computers can be workhorses that really make a difference in someone's life. Your sister is lucky to have you as a brother.
I think that overall the second computer (eMachines T3638 ) is a better buy, in the sense that you get a little bit more computing power for a little bit less money. The 17" monitor alone in the second deal is worth the cost of the entire package!
I agree with WYSIWYG. If your sister is a college student or lives in a small apartment, she might appreciate the portability and compactness of the Toshiba notebook over the slightly more capable but bulkier eMachines desktop.
I think it's a toss-up. Either way, you win.
I am not one who believes that less-than-cutting-edge technology is not worth purchasing. Either of these computers can be workhorses that really make a difference in someone's life. Your sister is lucky to have you as a brother.
I think that overall the second computer (eMachines T3638 ) is a better buy, in the sense that you get a little bit more computing power for a little bit less money. The 17" monitor alone in the second deal is worth the cost of the entire package!
I agree with WYSIWYG. If your sister is a college student or lives in a small apartment, she might appreciate the portability and compactness of the Toshiba notebook over the slightly more capable but bulkier eMachines desktop.
I think it's a toss-up. Either way, you win.
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Jannus
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One thing to be wary of, piggy. Best Buy sometimes offers loss-leader "deals" like this only with the caveat that you sign up for some service. Like two years of Vonage VOIP for your home at just $39.99 per month! (Offer includes substantial penalties for early withdrawl).
If they try to sucker you into something, take a hike. It's a whole lot cheaper just to pay a bit more for the hardware.
If they try to sucker you into something, take a hike. It's a whole lot cheaper just to pay a bit more for the hardware.
your laptop has a core duo processor, which is far better than either of the two best buy has for sale. as noelie said those are pretty outdated machines.
if you are just getting it for your sister, i think the desktop s probably a better computer in terms of specs and it comes with vista home premium instead of basic. you can at least hope to upgrade a desktop more so than a laptop. the limitation on only 2 GB of ram on both is rather low. even my old custom built 4 year old desktop can support up to 4 GB (windows XP wont support that much, but Vista will).
the monitor alone might be worth it though on the desktop. here is a similar emachine from tigerdirct (better processor, but less memory [although max memory is the same amount]) for $249 (but no monitor) http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2726990&CatId=6
at any rate i would go with the desktop over the laptop.
if you are just getting it for your sister, i think the desktop s probably a better computer in terms of specs and it comes with vista home premium instead of basic. you can at least hope to upgrade a desktop more so than a laptop. the limitation on only 2 GB of ram on both is rather low. even my old custom built 4 year old desktop can support up to 4 GB (windows XP wont support that much, but Vista will).
the monitor alone might be worth it though on the desktop. here is a similar emachine from tigerdirct (better processor, but less memory [although max memory is the same amount]) for $249 (but no monitor) http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2726990&CatId=6
at any rate i would go with the desktop over the laptop.
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Go with Apple! Go with a Mac!! And give your sister what you have now!! 
If Windows sucked anymore, than it does already, Microsoft would have to change their name to Hoover!!!](/images/smilies/bang.gif "Brick wall ](*,)")
I am SO fed up with having to update/re-install my Anti-Virus, SpyWare, System Mechanic, and Heaven knows what else, everytime I just want to check my E-mail!!! Windows Maintenance takes more time than I'm actually able to "Surf", at home!!!
I work with Macs! Trust Me!! They may cost a bit more ... but, Boy! ... they are certainly worth it!!
Keep smilin'!!
Chaz
If Windows sucked anymore, than it does already, Microsoft would have to change their name to Hoover!!!
I am SO fed up with having to update/re-install my Anti-Virus, SpyWare, System Mechanic, and Heaven knows what else, everytime I just want to check my E-mail!!! Windows Maintenance takes more time than I'm actually able to "Surf", at home!!!
I work with Macs! Trust Me!! They may cost a bit more ... but, Boy! ... they are certainly worth it!!
Keep smilin'!!
Chaz
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you could go for a dell desktop or alienware
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Jannus
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Best Buy's cheapest 17 inch monitor goes for $189.99. All of their remaining four 17 inch models go for $199.99 - $0.99 more than the eMachines package deal described above!
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...abComputerSP&sp=+brand+skuid&usc=abcat0500000
You can't judge by a picture, of course. But the monitor in the picture looks like the eMachines model E17T4W, which is the one Best Buy sells separately for $189.99!
alright damn it, its got to be that your avatars both have circular objects and are blueish in color. i don't know why else i'd keep making that mistake!
sorry.
provenlogic
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alright damn it, its got to be that your avatars both have circular objects and are blueish in color. i don't know why else i'd keep making that mistake!
'S Okay Sweetie!
lol he has another thread over in hot topics while he was camped out at best buy last night. 25 other folks were in front of him even then!
i'm dying to know piggy, did you get them? and did you go with the desktop?
i'm dying to know piggy, did you get them? and did you go with the desktop?
OH i'm sorry you were that close and didn't get it.
i give you two and a for the effort though!
the toshiba will be fine for your sister. that's a very nice present.
i'm not sure the vaio is a lot better (i.e., the processor is slower on the vaio) than the Dell you already have (although the screen on the vaio is bigger, but not as good resolution, the DVD drive is also much better, and the hard drive is much larger on the vaio). But i think you did good piggy! enjoy you sleep you deserve it.
Dell Inspiron e1405 Specs:
* Processor: Intel Yonah Core Duo T2300 (1.66 GHz/2MB L2 Cache)
* OS: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
* Hard Drive: 80 GB SATA @ 5400RPM (manufactured by Hitachi)
* Screen: 14.1" WXGA+ UltaSharp Widescreen with TrueLife (1440 x 900)
* Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
* RAM: 1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM @533 MHz (2 x 512MB)
* Optical Drive: 24x CD-RW/DVD-ROM
* Battery: 6-cell lithium ion
* Wireless: Dell 1390 Mini Card 802.11 b/g (54 Mbps)
* Weight: 5.3 lbs
* Dimensions: 1.5" (H) x 13 " (W) x 9.6" (D)
* Ports/Slots: 1 IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0), 5-in-1 removable memory card reader, VGA monitor out port, S-video out, RJ-45 Ethernet LAN, RJ-11 modem, ExpressCard 54mm, headphone/speaker jack, microphone connector
i give you two
and a for the effort though!the toshiba will be fine for your sister. that's a very nice present.
i'm not sure the vaio is a lot better (i.e., the processor is slower on the vaio) than the Dell you already have (although the screen on the vaio is bigger, but not as good resolution, the DVD drive is also much better, and the hard drive is much larger on the vaio). But i think you did good piggy! enjoy you sleep you deserve it.
Dell Inspiron e1405 Specs:
* Processor: Intel Yonah Core Duo T2300 (1.66 GHz/2MB L2 Cache)
* OS: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
* Hard Drive: 80 GB SATA @ 5400RPM (manufactured by Hitachi)
* Screen: 14.1" WXGA+ UltaSharp Widescreen with TrueLife (1440 x 900)
* Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
* RAM: 1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM @533 MHz (2 x 512MB)
* Optical Drive: 24x CD-RW/DVD-ROM
* Battery: 6-cell lithium ion
* Wireless: Dell 1390 Mini Card 802.11 b/g (54 Mbps)
* Weight: 5.3 lbs
* Dimensions: 1.5" (H) x 13 " (W) x 9.6" (D)
* Ports/Slots: 1 IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0), 5-in-1 removable memory card reader, VGA monitor out port, S-video out, RJ-45 Ethernet LAN, RJ-11 modem, ExpressCard 54mm, headphone/speaker jack, microphone connector