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Because of the expiration of Windows XP service and possible security problems we're getting a new home PC. We've had good service with our Dell, eleven years and no problems. Despite that my brother, who knows more about computers than we do, says we were lucky and to get an HP.
Dell or HP? Windows 7 or 8 for an operating system? Thanks.
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I bought a HP Pavillion with 8 on it at Sam's Club as they had a sale plus a $110 off. Took some getting used too but it is working well so far. As with all Windows Versions some of the older software you may have won't play well with it.
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What ever computer you want that is Windows 8 compatible with no OS. Download one of the Linux versions like Ubuntu and you are good to go.
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Been buying HP desktops and laptops for home and family members for the last 5 years or so. Very, very happy with the value you get. I run Dell at work and love them, but don't need to double my personal money on my home computers for what little I do on them.
I like Windows 7 better than 8, and have had a few oddball problems with 8 that haven't had with XP or 7. But... if you like running computers for 10 years, I'd say get 8.
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I'll counter the trend. My wife and I each bought HP Pavilion desktops at Costco and both of them died within two weeks. Got refunds (for which Costco is outstanding) and bought two Gateways. Despite them getting poor reviews, both Gateways have run like a charm for almost two years now.
If you look at places like Woot! that sell discounted factory rufurbished computers, a LOT of them are HP - which tells me that a lot of them got returned with problems - like ours were. There's a lesson in that.
I can heap praise also for Win 7. Absolutely stable, trouble-free and fast.
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Heck I didn't know Gateway was even around anymore. FWIW you can get a lemon from any of the brands. We use Dell at work as well as HP.
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I've bought two Dell XPS laptops at Costco in the past four months, one for me, one for a friend. Great deals, best customer service & warranties anywhere, and no problems.
Windows 8 took a little getting used to, but is really not a problem.
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we have been buying Dell laptops for me and Dell desktops for the office.....given the abuse we inflict on them they stand up really well.....any laptop that stands up to 18-24 months of me packing it around is a good design
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Maybe you need to go back to Windows 3.11 or DOS or perhaps FORTRAN programming.
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laptop or desk top?
if its a desktop, build one, windows 7 - it always takes Microsoft years to sort out the bugs in a new system
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Your best bet is a Mac. More expensive but works better.
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I really fail to understand why anyone sticks with windows when Lenux based OS are so much better and are free. You are paying for an inferior product.
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Scott, Because most of us have neither the time nor inclination to work with something that is not "plug-n-play". Most folks don't understand what an OS is, much less how it works or what is or isn't compatible. Just give me the box, I'll plug it in and head for the InterWeb. Ed
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Your best bet is a Mac. More expensive but works better.
Don't get Win 8! Bwahahahahahahaha!
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Ed, just an fyi...
Many Linux distro's are plug and play. Even more so than either Windows or Mac.
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