With desktops I don't think it is as important to get a name brand. It will also be a lot cheaper. Something like this is not very expensive and would work well. http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?sort=5d&products_id=50052
<http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?sort=5d&products_id=50052> On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 11:22 AM, Leah Garrett <[email protected]>wrote: > > > Has anyone spec’ed out a new developer PC recently? Or got any advice? > > > > We have a new IT team so I am now able to upgrade my PC! I will also be > getting an MSDN subscription and will be able to choose my OS. > > > > > > Current setup is Windows XP on an older PC. I develop web sites that run on > Windows 2003 server. On my desktop I usually run > > · Visual Studio 2008 Express Edition > > · SQL Server Management Studio > > · Paint .Net (although I would also install Adobe Creative Suite > on the new machine) > > · Remote Desktop to development server always open and to live > server occasionally > > · Multiple browsers with dev tools installed > > · Microsoft Virtual PC for cross browser testing > > > > My preference would be to have a specification that would a significant > upgrade without scaring the guy who has to authorize the purchase (he has > not told me how much I can spend). > > > > > > Cheers, > *8-)* > > *Leah Garrett* > > *Web Developer* > > > > *D**'**FINE**/**CREATIVE**:-D* > > 42-44 Stephenson Street Richmond VIC 3121 > > Phone: (03) 8561 7474 Direct: (03) 8561 7472 > > E: [email protected] <[email protected]> > > > > >
