natali asked:


All I really know about computers is that my 5-year-old HP Pavilion a320n is outdated and very slow.
After reading tons of reviews for a budget desktop, I came up with 2 HP Pavilions: a6700f and a6750f.
The a6750f has 2x the RAM, the other specs I don’t really understand.
My pc is for typical home use like internet, networking, email, games and tons of pictures; so have a few questions:
1) is the a6750f worth the extra $150,- and why?
2) will I be able to get a free Windows upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 if I buy a pc now?
3) any other suggestions in the same or lower price-range?

Note: I prefer HP and AMD after reading recommendations.
Thank you.

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/product_comparison.do?storeName=storefronts&landing=rts_desktop&category=rts_desktop&lanAttr=&subcat1=photo&leftNavIndicator=&PROD_LIST=FQ565AA%23ABA%7CFQ563AA%23ABA%7C&catLevel=2&brand_name=hp&sort_list=Black%2Bspeed%257CColor%2Bspeed%257CBlack%2Bresolution%257CColor%2Bresolution&hide_clear_link=1&a1=Price+after+rebate&v1=%24500-800&compare1=Compare

changed my mind on the price-range: anything between $600-$1000 is probably much better…
suggestions please! thanks a lot!

Linda

DarkSpawn316 asked:


I do a lot of memory intensive multitasking… mainly for music production, recording, and live performing… including reFX Nexus, FL Studio, and Sound Forge. I need something fast, since my computer can not handle its demands. (yes i have tried EVERYTHING from reformatting, to latency settings, to asio sound drivers, to buffer lengths). Which is the better way to go, and is there really much of a speed difference?

- AMD Phenom X4 2.4 Ghz 16GB DDR2 ram
- AMD Phenom II X4 2.6 Ghz 8GB DDR3 ram

The 2nd one has faster processing and the ram is ddr3, but the 1st one has more ram even though it is only ddr2. Also, the 2nd one is an AMD II, while the 1st is an AMD 1. Which is the faster of the 2 processors as well as the faster of the 2 ram comparisons? Is there that much of a difference? The first one is cheaper, but I do need the higher specs. Is it a difference that’s really worth it, or will the first one be not that different, and still do justice?

Jose

Kakuzu asked:


This Operating system
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition with Service Pack 1

Processor
AMD LIVE Smarter Digital Entertainment AMD Phenom X4 9650 Quad-Core Processor

Memory
8GB

Memory speed
PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM memory (4x2048MB)

Total memory slots
4 DIMM (240-pin, DDR2) (occupied)

Maximum memory expansion
N/A

Graphics card
ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics with 256MB dedicated graphics memory. Up to 3323MB Total Available Graphics Memory as allocated by Windows Vista

TV & entertainment experience
N/A

PCI expansion
3 PCI Express x1 (two available) 1 PCI Express x16 (available)

Hard drive
750GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s hard drive

Primary CD/DVD drive
SuperMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Technoloy(6): 16x max DVD±R, 12x max DVD±R DL, 8x max DVD+RW, 6x max DVD-RW, 12x max DVD-RAM, 40x max CD-R, 32x max CD-RW. Read: 16x max DVD-ROM, 40x CD-ROM.

Secondary CD/DVD drive
N/A

Networking
10/100/1000Base-T network interface

Sound card
High Definition Audio

Speakers
8 speaker configurable

Front-side bus (processor dependent)
3600MT/s System Bus

Power supply
N/A

I/O ports
Front panel 15-in-1 memory card reader: supports SmartMedia, xD, MultiMedia Card, Secure Digital (SD), Mini Secure Digital, Compact Flash I, Compact Flash II, IBM Microdrive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo, RSMMC, MMC Mobile, MMC+
4 USB 2.0 ports (Back)
2 USB 2.0 (Front)
1 FireWire® (IEEE 1394) port(s) (Back)
1 FireWire® (IEEE 1394) port(s) (Front)
Headphone; Microphone; (Front)
2 PS/2; LAN; Microphone/Line-in/Line-out; Rear speaker-out; Side speaker out; Center (subwoofer); VGA-out and DVI-D (Back)

Software, full versions
HP MediaSmart Software Suite: Your one-stop multimedia & entertainment center to create photo slideshows, share personal videos, listen to your favorite music playlists & watch DVD movies. muvee autoProducer Basic: Automatically create professional looking home videos and burn to DVD Cyberlink DVD Suite Deluxe: Automatically fix and edit videos and create CDs and DVDs. Edit, burn and archive data to discs. Microsoftý Works 9: Includes a word processor, spreadsheet, database and calendar Adobeý Reader 8: Read and print PDF file HP Total Care Advisor: Customizable desktop tool provides support, system health and shopping information

Software, introductory versions
Microsoft® Office Home and Student Edition 2007 Trial: 60-day
Includes Norton Internet Security™ 2009. Protects your PC and your identity when you email, bank and shop online. 60 days of protection updates included.

Trial Internet service
MSN dial-up (offer included) NetZero Dial-Up (offer included) NetZero Accelerated Dial-Up (offer included) Juno Turbo Dial-Up (offer included) High Speed Internet Services Comparison Shopping

Dimensions
Unpackaged: 6.89″(W) x 16.28″ (L/D) x 15.24″ (H)
Packaged: 19.60″ (W) x 23.03″ (L/D) x 9.64″ (H)

Basic warranty
One-year limited PC hardware warranty and software support I will upgrade the graphics for this one I repeat I will upgrade the graphics.

or this

Components

* • Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
* • Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor E7400 [2.8GHz]
* • 6GB DDR2-800MHz dual channel SDRAM [2x2048,2x1024]
* • FREE UPGRADE! 500GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive from 320GB
* • 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9500GS [DVI, HDMI, VGA adapter]
* • HP w1858 18.5-inch 16:9 HD Ready Widescreen Monitor
* • LightScribe 16X max. DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti drive
* • Integrated 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) Ethernet, No wireless LAN
* • 15-in-1 memory card reader, 2 USB, audio
* • No TV Tuner w/remote control
* • Integrated 7.1 channel sound with front audio ports
* • No speakers
* • HP keyboard and HP optical mouse
* • Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
* • No additional security software

JUSTIN

Stina asked:


I had an acer laptop that I shared with my fiance and kids for nearly 2 years. However during our recent moved it got badly damaged and I could not afford to replace it. We have struggled without a pc for nearly 2 months and now trying to get settled in our new place, I am realising just how badly we need a pc. My fiance is currently looking for an additional job and I am trying to care for 3 kids on limited budget in a new area. Just for email, maps and some comparison shopping it will make a huge difference to have internet access. Plus my daughter is in 3rd grade and would love to do some school stuff on the computer. Does anyone know how/where I can find a very basic, durable, pc for a discounted price?

DALTON

Live, laugh, love asked:


Is Frys reliable? As in, are the workers helpful and products in good quality in comparison to Best Buy?

We’re buying a new computer ( the whole set ) and I think we should buy it from Best Buy… but my uncle argues that we should go to Frys because Frys is cheaper.

Any input? Or any experience at shopping at Frys? (Because I personally know Best Buy has pretty good service)

Thanks!

DYLAN