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Answer» I am currently using Dell Inspiron 9400 with XP. I have owned it for about 3/4 years and has been as tough as nails when it's come to the abuse I've given it, it's had most Adobe programmes ran on it and some industry quality 3D programmes such as Maya. It's had to be formatted once twice but like I say it's been a god-send, now I'm in the market for a new one as I imagine within the next 6 months it's due to die one way or another. you mean use both computers with one monitor right?Two monitors, twp computers. But one computer has a dual head G450 and a switch to let it use both monitors. I would have three monitors, but I ran out of desk space. As to the OOPs topic. Monitors are the big issue with desk space. You can alwasy put a tower under something or bekhind something. Good quality cables can go bekyound ten feet and you can put them all in a neat wrapper. I recomend keeping the old computer, buy a new or used extra PC. If you can aford it, get two good LCD displays and ssve desk space. You can also et a switch for the keyboard to help save space. Avoid using two wireless mice in the same work aarea. Ditt for keyboards.Quote from: Joshuashaw on December 06, 2009, 04:43:01 PM What desktops would suite my facilities? We can build you one,,,what's the Budget ? ?I have to agree with Geek on this. All-in-one computers can be a pain in the long run, especially once the warranty expires. When something breaks, you'll end up paying more for that all-in-one replacement part instead of just paying for what you need. I've had a few through my shop in the last two years and I dread it every time because of what a pain they are to service (much like laptops). Say for instance the video card goes out on the all-in-one. Since it's most likely integrated into everything else, you'll end up having to pay for the entire thing to be replaced, plus they're not easily user serviceable. You'd end up having to dismantle the entire thing to replace anything or pay a computer technician a fair sum of money to have them do the work for you. On the other hand, with a custom built desktop and the same situation, you would just have to replace the video card. Pop off the side of the case (easy enough with most cases), pop out the video card, pop in a new one, put the side back on, remove the old driver, install the new one. It's easy enough to do even for someone that's not that computer savvy. You can trust people like Patio and BC to help you build (or have built for you) a desktop computer that suits your needs, including space if that's a major concern. They're some of the most knowledgeable people I know when it comes to computers and there's plenty here like them.Change of plan with not so demanding needs, considering a laptop it needs - Blu-ray and connectivity to a HD tv to stream blu-ray films to the TV Good internal hard-drive with also capable of handling 1TB hard-drives, 1 plugged in, maybe 2 but rare. With a 500GB/1TB internal hard-drive wouldn't require much access to an external HDD but would always prefer it to be quick and easy. Good monitor, 17", 1080p if possible. Long lasting battery and something sleek and stylish like the Alienware range. Would go for them if it wasn't for the month long wait for delivery and shipping. Fairly light but I can deal with a bit of weight providing worth it. Sounds like you're describing the perfect laptop, which just doesn't really exist. And the closest thing to being the way you describe is gonna cost A LOT of money. Are you sure you want to spend that much? And again, you run into the serviceability issue. Like an all-in-one, laptops are difficult to service. Also, are you going to tote this thing around with you or leave it at home? If you're not going to tote it around, you'd still be better off paying half as much (or less) to get the same thing in a desktop. |
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