Never ever buy a Dell, HP, Compaq ...

They are for big companies which have million of $ to burn, no request on
upgrade and price just isn't an issue.

The best solution for personal use, is either build yourself, or find
someone you can trust (eg local shop which you know pretty well, or a handy
friend).

Jun Qian

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dean Kukral" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 10:58 PM
Subject: [PCBUILD] New Computer Non-Recommendation


> A friend wants to buy a new computer and has requested my help.
>
> My concern is that she purchases a computer that can be easily
> repaired and upgraded in the future.  I have read on this list
> that some computers have proprietary cases and motherboards,
> which do not take standard ATX form factor motherboards.
>
> Some friends have recommended that she purchase an H-P.
> Does H-P use standard motherboards?
>
> Same question for Gateway, Dell, and Compaq.
>

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