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    Dell Dimensin 8300 Question ...

    Everyone:

    ... OK, so I'm in the market for a new computer and, yes, I'm not automatically ruling out a PC while checking out the latest Apple iMac model.

    Anyway, I've heard good things about Dell in general, and their Dimension line of desktops in particular. I would appreciate the opinions of my fellows at 'Poly in regards to Dell Dimensions.

    I was over at the Dell site the other night, and by the time I finished "customizing" my proposal, it was costing between $2600 and $2733, which is roughly the same amount I'd be spending altogether for a 1G iMac. Going on memory alone, I think I had the proposal customized to:

    1. 3.2gh processor

    2. 200G hard drive

    3. CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drive

    4. Also added 3.5" floppy drive

    5. 17" flat screen Ultrasharp monitor

    6. I left the sound and video cards alone. I think 64mb of video RAM is enough for anything I might do, hmm (i.e. play Civ III and other related strategy-type games ... not online 3D graphics intense Duke Nukem types of games)?

    7. Microsoft XP At Home OS.

    8. Microsoft Office suite of apps (the PC ships with a WordPerfect suite)

    9. 1G of RAM. (They say XP by itself requires 256mb for optimal performance ... talk about bloat!)

    I figured I might save a bit of money going the PC route, but as you can see, this isn't necessarily the case. I figure by the time I add a printer to the mix, I'd be spending just as much for a PC as I would for a similar purchase involving an iMac, software and printer.

    So, fellow 'Polyites, what's the word?

    Gatekeeper
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  • #2
    Go with the imac...

    Seriously, even if it does cost a little bit more, which it doesn't sound like it will, the space that you save and the ease of use factor more than makes up for it. I'm using the imac right now and the lcd screen that it uses is GLORIOUSLY crisp and clear.

    Personally, I'd wait for the next, hopefully G5 equipped imac, but I guess you wouldn't want to wait that long. That's ok, I can...
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    • #3
      Go for something that allows more than one desktop to spread your game windows across.
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      • #4
        I'm a bit Dell fan, so my answer may not be too credible...
        But Dell rocks. Every single product my family bought from them was good. The service is efficient, and their computers seem to be individually tested before being shipped (that's why shipping is slower than with other brands).

        Besides, if you're buying a PC, you'll have access to more games, especially to the upcoming Civ3 Conquests this fall (I'm not sure they'll do the expansions for Mac - I was under the impression they stopped the Mac support mid 2002).

        So, that's the Dell all the way
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        • #5
          Meh, civ 2 is enough for me.
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          • #6
            Originally posted by monolith94
            Go with the imac...

            Seriously, even if it does cost a little bit more, which it doesn't sound like it will, the space that you save and the ease of use factor more than makes up for it. I'm using the imac right now and the lcd screen that it uses is GLORIOUSLY crisp and clear.

            Personally, I'd wait for the next, hopefully G5 equipped imac, but I guess you wouldn't want to wait that long. That's ok, I can...
            I'm using an iMac right now — a 333mhz purchased in May 1999 — and have never had a problem with it. So, for quality, Apple is nearly unbeatable.

            I'm leaning towards an iMac, but I would also like to have some games that I like playable on it. Right now, that doesn't seem likely, what with Mac OS 10.3 not supporting Classic (therefore, making it hard to play Civ II w/o a partition for OS9 ... slight pain in the butt). Also, Civ III for the Mac is just the original release itself w/patches through 1.29; an editor that only works through the 1.21 patch; and a big question mark regarding the Conquests port.

            Anyway, I've ordered a subscription to MacAddict as a first step in the new purchase of an iMac, but the decision isn't final.

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            • #7
              I'd be spending just as much for a PC as I would for a similar purchase involving an iMac, software and printer.
              Erm, a similar PC to a 1GHz iMac is in the $1000-1500 range, max.
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              • #8
                Spiffor:

                You're not the first to praise Dell — among the folks who recommended it to me was another Mac user who uses both Macs and PCs.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Gatekeeper
                  Spiffor:

                  You're not the first to praise Dell — among the folks who recommended it to me was another Mac user who uses both Macs and PCs.

                  Gatekeeper
                  Well, and I'm even more pushing you to buy a Dell, because this wway you may want to visit and post in the Civ3 forum !
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                  • #10
                    Man, if i could play even MORE games on my computer, I could kiss my GPA goodbye.
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                    • #11
                      Well monolith, you should buy a proper computer and then you could
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                      • #12
                        I don't want to kiss my GPA goodbye...
                        "mono has crazy flow and can rhyme words that shouldn't, like Eminem"
                        Drake Tungsten
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                        • #13
                          I have a Dell Dimension 8100. It came with Windows ME. I upgraded top XP as soon as it came out. When I began having troubles with my DVD, I found that many others had similar problems with this DVD. It was a hardware issue with the DVD (Samsung). When I called Dell (I was still in warranty) they refused to help or to honor their warranty. They said that either I would have to reinstall the Windows ME purchased from them or to install Windows XP purchased from them. I asked whether there was any difference between Windows XP purchased from an store and Windows XP purchased from Dell, they said there was none. It is just that buying the Windows XP from the store violated their warranty - on the hardware.

                          So, you think Dell has good service?

                          I don't. If that is why you are going to Dell, I'd say, forget it.
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                          • #14
                            Ned, if they ask you if you bought WinXP from them, the obvious answer is yes.
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                            • #15
                              Ned, if they ask you if you bought WinXP from them, the obvious answer is yes.
                              No, the obvious answer is "actually, I downloaded a warez version. Is that going to be a problem?"

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