Question for the computer experts

[doddiemoemoe]

--- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "Tonks" <tonks_op at ...> wrote:
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> --- In HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com, "justcarol67" 
> <justcarol67@> wrote:
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> > I rahter desperately need a new computer. Should I just order one
> > online (Dell, for example), or is there a line/brand/chain that you
> > would recommend for reliability, quality, and fair pricing?
> > 
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Doddie here: 

  The best buys I have ever made was buying display models from a 
franchise like "Best Buy" or "Circuit City" etc....and then purchasing 
the warranty...it typically saved 1 to 3 thousand dollars...The money 
I saved from purchasing a "floor model" despite purchasing said 
warranty...has really worked out for me..

DD