> You don't say whether he wants a notebook or a desktop. I bought my > daughter a HP desktop PC computer for Xmas this past year for about > $350. It was not the cheapest: I wanted a dual-core processor. I am > amazed at the quality and value when the mail-order computer arrived > from HP. My daughter does video & graphic design in college, needed > a fast machine -- I decided to go with 4 GB DDRAM, a free upgrade > then... > Checking prices now at HP web site: AMD single-core processor, $300. > Intel dual-core, $380. $300 computer comes with 250 GB hard drive, > DVD burner, 2 GB memory, Eithernet card, card reader, optical mouse, > 6 USB and one IEEE 1394 ports...
Are these HP or Compaq? There's a big difference. I like our HP and dislike the POS Compaq. Yes, it's important to consider how the computer will be used, and how portable it needs to be--desktop vs notebook.
As an aside to your daughter, if she expects to work in video or graphic design, the good studios all use Macs or other Unix. Magazines and newspapers, good web developers, even credit card companies, use Macs. Local and national TV stations use Macs. Locally, JP Morgan Chase has been on a 'crusade' to get rid of Macs for the past few of years, to "save money". They've changed their minds and just ordered 150 more Macs, on top of the 90+ they ordered last year for their Delaware location. Found out that Macs are more secure, easier to use, and need less tech support than Windows PCs.
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