Weak video chip is just the start... the motherboard chipset is also an
issue. I too would say you pretty much get what you pay for ... and
getting less translates into having to buy a new computer sooner. HP is
typically just not as robust or standardized or as well designed in
parts and methods as Dells are.
By spending a little more to buy powerful Dell workstation models
(Precisions) from Dell's outlet, I get 6 to 7 years good use out of
them. Much cheaper than buying two consumer market oriented HP's in
that time and better performance and features to boot!
And you can also get some terrific deals on Dells if you buy from the
www.dell.com/outlet or the using coupons listed on
http://www.techbargains.com/dellcoupons.cfm
I would also stay with XP pro for another year before taking on Vista...
my two... er... three bits
db
John Duncan Yoyo wrote:
I use a HP Pavillion and it is adequate but not stunning. Just
fighting through with a weak on board video card problem. It won't
run a piece of software my daughter wants desperately. Time for a
dedicated video card I guess.
Did you go for for Home Premium?
On 8/14/07, Stephen Meskin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Thanks John and others. I have decided to get the HP Pavilion despite
Tom's trashing because that was 4 years ago.
Dell couldn't come close to the price. I'll give you a report on it as
I get into it.
I got a blue-tooth mouse for it because the mouse pad was a little flaky.
Steve
John Duncan Yoyo wrote:
I've heard that the Basic is too basic and leaves lots of things off
and Vista HP is about the sweet spot with Ultimate being not worth the
expense. Here is a link for a site comparing the flavors.
<http://techgage.com/article/windows_vista_version_comparison/>
Including
Home Basic vs. Home Premium
* No Aero interface, including transparency in many parts of the GUI
* No Media Center
* Five included Windows games, instead of nine
* No automatic network backup
* No relationship between PC and Xbox 360
* No advanced slideshows
* No Movie Maker / DVD Maker
* Weak Tablet PC functionality
* No SideShow Support
On 8/13/07, Stephen Meskin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
The HP has VHPremium and the Dell VHBasic. What is the difference?
Steve
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