dotty_waxman Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 I haven't purchased a desktop for about 4-5 years but the time has come. I've had Dell AND HP (currently Pavillion model). I know that several months ago HP was planning to discontinue desktops. Is this true? Any suggestions? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Kahn Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 <p>They were considering it, but apparently it's not a done deal:</p> <p><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203499704576625434293946542.html?mod=googlenews_wsj">http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203499704576625434293946542.html?mod=googlenews_wsj</a></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christal1664882414 Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 <p>My sense is that HP is trying to find its way with their new CEO. They had decided to spin off their PC business, but now they're waffling on that decision. I'll share with you my decision. After an exhaustive search for a new computer (even looked into having one built locally), I finally decided on the DELL XPS. I did find out that if you buy an XPS system, you automatically get bumped up to a higher degree of tech support should you have to call for help. So if your budget allows it, I'd recommend that rather than an Inspiron. Having said that, if you do decide on an HP, Costco has them, and they offer a good warranty and tech support. You can also special order a computer through them. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry_ed_fly Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 <p>The XPS or the Business units are better built than the home PC's. Same holds for HP machines. May cost a little, but you get more.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_letts Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 <p>As hinted above, you have to be careful buying DELL because they make machines at different 'levels' - i.e. their cheap machines are for basic home use only, and their better quality machines are more for business or pro users. I wouldn't buy from their cheaper range - we buy exclusively Optiplex or Precision models for University use and they're fine machines. Those Dell models can in theory be configured exactly to your specs (which I don't think you can do with HP)<br> At home I actually have an HP which represented better value for money at the time than Dell - I'm fully happy with that too. In short therefore I'd say either would suit !</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_simpson1 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 <p>+1 for Henry's suggestion of buying the business class Dell machine. Stay away from the consumer models. The business machines are often on service contracts or leased, tend to be more reliable.</p> <p>Another suggestion: Dell (and others) often sell "off lease" business models at a significant discount. These machines are usually 2-3 years old and typically well cared for. I have bought off-lease Dell Optiplex desktops for home use and have been very pleased.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.W. Wall Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 <p>I've bought refurbished or scratch-and-dent consumer Dell desktops from their Outlet several times in the past few years (before 2009) and have always been happy with them. But, if you can get U.S.-based support with a higher level machine, that may be the best way to go. (I think they do sell that support separately, though.)<br /> FWIW, I'm now using an iMac and running a couple of legacy Windows programs in Parallels on the Mac, and very, very happy with that.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry_grim Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 A bit of caution if ordering a Dell on line. Back in 2006 when I ordered a Dell Desktop I configured a model and noted the price. Next day I came back, and configured it the exactly the same. But this time the price was considerably higher. I then deleted all my cookies and again configured exactly the same as before. Guess what? The price returned to the original. Since then I configured a few Dells and was able to repeat this "price bait and switch". I have no doubt hat was legal and don't know if they still do that practice, but just thought I would pass that on. I won't try to encourage the purchase of a Mac as that was not your original question but I suggest that after configuring a Mac to your liking, go to the Apple website and configure one of their models. Apple wisely configured the basic models very well and the process is much, much easier. With Dell, you have many (too many) options and sometime the basic hardware is inadequate and if not careful, that cost rises very quickly. I relate configuring a Dell as to going to a car dear where they try their damnest to confuse you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotty_waxman Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Sorry I didn't respond earlier. ActuallyI forgot to click on "notify me of responses" until today. I have seen HP support declining for over a year & will probably go with Dell again. Now to configure the components...YIKES! Thanks for your replies. I might just start asking about the desktop specs soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_johnson8 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 To awaken this old thread I was looking at the Lenovo K450e for photoshop CC and lightroom. Any feedback would be apprciated. i7 processor 12 G RAM 1 TB HD + 8G SSC NVIDIA GeForce GTX760 2 GB Graphics http://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-IdeaCentre-K450e-Desktop-57327389/dp/B00K91D6YW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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