>I have a Dell E510 (a year old) that I'm very happy with. Dell's E520 >seems to be a direct update of mine and I believe it has everything he >wants (big HDD, lots of RAM, built-in networking card, CD/DVD-RW, >[duo-core processing -- I recommended that because it's what I have] and a >19" flat panel monitor). His previous computer (before the laptop) was a >Gateway so he asked me to check them -- and it seems Gateway has >essentially the same machine (DX 430) as the Dell E520 -- but for $699 >instead of $819.
Why do you say "laptop" and "19" flat panel monitor"? If the computer is being used as a desktop he could save $100s by getting a desktop. Dell has some great deals that include a 19" flat panel monitor. I have never heard anything good about Gateway computers. You need to strike a balance between price and durability. I would not go cheaper than the Dell. Though I seem to recall that Dell Laptops are a bit on the too cheap side too. ************************************************************************ * ==> QUICK LIST-COMMAND REFERENCE - Put the following commands in <== * ==> the body of an email & send 'em to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <== * Join the list: SUBSCRIBE COMPUTERGUYS-L Your Name * Too much mail? Try Daily Digests command: SET COMPUTERGUYS-L DIGEST * Tired of the List? Unsubscribe command: SIGNOFF COMPUTERGUYS-L * New address? From OLD address send: CHANGE COMPUTERGUYS-L YourNewAddress * Need more help? Send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ************************************************************************ * List archive at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/ * RSS at www.mail-archive.com/computerguys-l@listserv.aol.com/maillist.xml * Messages bearing the header "X-No-Archive: yes" will not be archived ************************************************************************
