[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Question for the computer experts

[Wolfie!]

Dina Lerret wrote:
> On 6/26/06, Wolfie! <wuff at internode.on.net> wrote:
> 
>> If you know someone else who has been to the shop and feels happy
>> with the service, then it might be worth the effort.
>>
>> We had someone like that locally who would do a really good job,
>> give advice on all the good innards of the thing, order the parts
>> and build it and install the software.
>>
>> I do like this sort of option.
> 
> Even though I personally wouldn't use a Dell PC nowadays nor am I fan
> of their means at achieving lower costs, if you want to define the
> choice as 'lazy', it's that but I don't think Carol's first thought
> was 'will this help the US economy'. ;-)  I think the "little guys"
> are good for consumers who want more guidance and options**, but from
> my impression, Carol wanted something she could 'use and forget
> about'.  Dell will probably be around long enough to support longterm
> warranty since I don't know how much 'use and abuse' Carol puts her
> computers through for her to bring up warranty issues and it sounded
> like she didn't need a specialized computer.

What I call lazy shoppers are the ones who say they have no time,
drive directly to the large shopping centre, pay more for the
convienience and drive off.

The better shopper looks for a bargain, a bit better quality,
some reasonable service and a good price... and there are far
better shoppers than me, but I do ok. :)

> **My Athlon tower was made by a small online shop that's specialty was
> video editing computers.  This tower was specifically designed for
> each part to be compatible with a MatroxRT editing board.
> 
> I'd advocate the smaller shops (and bigger guys like Gateway and
> Apple) but it depends on what your needs are.  I think there will
> always be room for small computer shops but they need to carve a
> 'specialty niche'.  For example, I'd like some nice artwork applied to
> my computer tower, but I also know custom art can be expensive.  Then
> there are 'mod shops' for individual (vanity) modifications. {g}  With
> the amount of 'teh pr0n' on my computer, I want my towers looking like
> 'pimp mobiles' complete with bling. {chuckle}
> 
> I went through an 'arts and crafts' stage when I was younger, and
> since then, I've gravitated toward technology and practical usage.

It's nice to have something which looks nice too, if you can do it.
I've seen modding pages online, well... I am no good with tools at all.
though I can use a screwdriver, I can't use a hammer.

Anytime I've needed to bang a nail into the wall it has always bent.

Wolfie!