What is a good mid-priced desk top computer?

[redhen]

I dont need anything fancy... just something basic and reliable.
Also.. what about an Apple computer? Are they good? Is it true that they dont viruses?
I'm lost..

 

[Boyd]

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apples are a bit more expensive than pc's.. good mid priced off the shelf pc from walmart run you 400 without the screen speakers keyboard or mouse. Pretty good system with a warranty... and if ya's don't like it, walmart will take back anything.

 

[halo]

I just shopped for one for my work office. Found the best deal at Bestbuy, just bought it online. Was able to get a good brand (HP) for less than $500. I just needed the tower, tho.

 

[Cindiloohoo]

I agree with Boyd...

Darn it, what's up with THAT?

@Boyd

 

[Boyd]

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[redhen]

Thanks guys! Yeah.. actually all i really need is the tower too...
But i thought when you bought a PC the screen comes with it? no?

 

[Boyd]

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not usually unless you buy a big kit. Can buy just the tower 400, no big deal

 

[SunnyDawn]

It used to be true that Apples didn't suffer from any of the virus/spyware/malbug problems that a PC does but recently there was a story on the news how some hacker got past this on the Mac system. Macs are still a TON more secure than the PC though. But yes, they are a definately pricier!

 

[annageckos]

I have an ASUS, I love it. It was only around $500, I am not sure right now what the specs are, but I know it is really good. I will have to ask my BF what the specs are later. I got it from Best Buy.

 

[Boyd]

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that's why I run Linux or Unix on my PC's and not Windows