No, no, no and no... :)  The best you should do is find a PC shop and have
one built.  That way you'll know what you get and everything will be
universal as far as upgrading ram, boards and such.  Dell, IBM, and the
others are proprietary and they may offer a good deal, but when it comes
time to upgrade or replace something, that's where the $$ comes in.
Just my opinion.  Have a good 4th

Dave Jones
D&D Video Productions
http://www.vdoguy.com

Camel: A horse designed by committee


----- Original Message -----
From: "Dean Kukral" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 7:58 AM
Subject: [PCBUILD] New Computer Non-Recommendation


> A friend wants to buy a new computer and has requested my help.
>
> Since I have not bought a computer in over 15  years, I am at a
> loss in some regards, so I am seeking 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.
>
> TIA
>
> Dean   [log in to unmask]
>
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