What is a good computer to purchase for the following uses?

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Allison J

I use Microsoft Word pretty often, and use Kodak easy share frequently. Other than that I check my email or do research on the web, and I like to download music. That is really all I use it for. I want to find a relatively cheap computer that will work well for these things (mine is old and bogged down). Any advice? Thanks.

Answer
Laptop or Desktop?

The most demanding thing on your computer is the operating system, Vista home Premium. You may want a larger hard drive for your music / picture files.

New Desktop Computer Checklist:
Vista home premium (do not get Vista Basic)
Dual processor (any)
1-2 GB RAM (2 GB much better) with 2 memory slots free
DVD/ CD burner with dual layer DVD capability
Integrated Audio OK
Integrated Video OK but make sure it has a PCI Express X16 slot to allow upgrading video later.
200 GB hard drive or larger for your music/ picture files
10/100 Ethernet port (pretty much standard)

Dimension E521 $699
http://www.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/dimen_advanced?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
AMD Athlon⢠64 X2 Dual-Core 3800+ 2GB RAM 250 GB Hard drive
Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio No speakers
19" Monitor NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE Integrated Graphics

Speakers
Logitech X-230 32 watts RMS 2.1 Black Speaker System $33.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121123

If your you can use your existing monitor and speakers you could save some money.

Sometimes you will come across a great deal at
http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineSales/topics/global.aspx/arb/online/en/InventorySearch?c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh
http://www.tigerdirect.com/
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/catalog.gsp?cat=3951&fromPageCatId=3944
Local computer stores.

Laptop
Vista home premium (do not get Vista Basic)
Dual processor (any)
1-2 GB RAM (2 GB much better) with 2 memory slots free
DVD/ CD burner; dual layer DVD capability a plus
Integrated Audio
Integrated Video: Upgrade to first upgrade option if available you can't upgrade later.
100 GB hard drive or larger for your music/ picture files
10/100 Ethernet port (pretty much standard)
Wireless (pretty much standard)

Dell Inspiron E1405 $745
with 120 GB hard drive upgrade
http://www.dell.com/content/products/results.aspx/notebooks?~ck=anav&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&a=14~0~41&navla=14~0~41

Dell Inspiron E1505 $ 803
with 120 GB hard drive upgrade
with 128MB ATI MOBILITY⢠RADEON® X1300 HyperMemory⢠upgrade
http://www.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/cto_inspn_e1505?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs

How good is the Logitech X-230 system?

Commando J

Im getting 2.1 channel speakers for my computer, don't bother suggesting 5.1, don't ask why. I was wondering if they were a better choice than the X-240 as i don't need the ipod dock.
Is the logitech X-230 a good choice? I do a bit of gaming, and listen to music every now and then , is it a good choice?
just to fix up what i said before:
"i was wondering if the X-230 is better than the -240"

Answer
go with the x-240 even though you do not need the ipod dock the x-240 has digital out and the x-230 does not.

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