Re: Another dual core vs. single query

I agree.... I always tell people to get as powerful a processor as they can afford since upgrading a CPU is almost never possible or cost effective. By the time that mos people would want to upgrade, a new PC is always the best strategy....

"Obsolete" is a strong term to use. I'm currently using an 8200 w 2GH P4 and it's meeting my needs. I'm close to justifying in my mind a replacement, but not there yet.

Regards,
Hank Arnold

MZB wrote:
That's ridiculous.

I got the Dell Dim. 2400 desktop about 4 years ago and a Dell Inspiron 2200 about 14 months ago. I use both machines extensively and they serve my needs (similar to my friend's) just fine.

It is NOT at all necessary to buy the latest/greatest.

I agree that these get obsolete quickly.

Mel



<anonomouse@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:PNnug.5099$k31.2438@xxxxxxxxxxx
Get the fastest, biggest, best computer that you can afford on the day that you buy it. It will be obsoleted before it is shipped, but you won't have to question whether you should have bought a better one, only whether you should have waited that extra day :)




"MZB" <moo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:JNiug.275$OM.1@xxxxxxxxxxx
A friend of mine is looking to buy a new computer. He has a VERY old computer that doesn't work well. He has heard of dual core and wondered if he should get it. His needs are not huge: internet surfing, email, word processing, etc. I suggested that he should just get the cheapie Dell (he will have to decide between desktop and laptop). But I haven't really looked. I ASSUME there is a significant price difference between dual and single core machines. I guess I'm wondering if I am giving him bad advice?

Mel





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