Need some advice on buying a new computer

[robthedlphin]

I personally would reccommend against buying an HP. I've had 3 of them and had some problems with freeze ups while running multiple applications (even after a memory upgrade). My laptop Sony Vaio on the otherhand has been great and I haven't heard any negative feedback about Vaios. Just go to Bestbuy or something like that and let them know what you want (you can then write down the model number you like and buy it online if that's cheaper). Most new computers they sell now should be able to handle what you are looking for.
I don't think a lot of poker sites are compatible with Macs.

[kkirk1329]

I would go with anything from Dell, they have good support and they also make good computers that dont cost that much.

[kkirk1329]

if thats all you need this computer could handle that easily.

[PShabi]

That computer Kirk posted is good and pretty much the same thing I have, but mine's from eMachines (formerly gateway). Check out bestbuy.com (or the actual store), if you want to compare to the Dell. Sometimes they have big rebates that can save a lot of money. I got a pretty good hookup there but I don't know what's going on now.

[kkirk1329]

alot of the time dell offers free shipping and FREE flat screen monitors, i got a free 17 inch flat screen with the computer i use.

[BlibbityBlabbity]

For multitabing resolution of you monitor is the key.... 1200x1600 is plenty on almost all sites. This comes with 19" CRT (big ass boxes that take up your whole desk) monitors, or 20"+ LCD flat screen (so pretty, and I have room to shuffle some poker chips too) monitors. The 20-21" LCDs still haven't really dropped in price too much. The 19" LCDs are getting pretty reasonable with 1024x1280 resolution (which is "pretty" good).

[Talking Poker]

Most of today's bottom of the line computers are going to be able to handle everything you want to do. With that said, go to your local Circuit City/Best Buy/CompUSA and so on. Tell the sales people what you are looking for and see what they suggest. Take printouts home with you and start narrowing it down. Then throw Dell/etc into the mix and start narrowing it down. You'll have the right cmoputer for you in no time.

[Aequitas58]

Sony products, although pricey, are very good, dependable machines. The support is fantastic as well.

Have fun computer shopping!