[MileHi]

Damn, I was going to try to by a new Dell this year. And I don't want a Gateway....

[Reeses]

I've bought 2 Dells in the past and won't again. They don't put enough money into engineering. The machines are not the best quality. Both of my Dells failed. Personally I'm happy with my HP machine now.

[gridlock]

One less computer to look at:

Toshiba
Dell
EMachines

Still lots of suppliers out there. IBM, Gateway, Compaq, Sony. Should be enough to choose from.

[HiJinx]

Find a local computer dealer, one that's been around for more than a year or two. One that promises on-site service for what they sell. Pay the little extra, it's well worth it in the long run.

[Mark17]

Damn, I was going to try to by a new Dell this year. And I don't want a Gateway....

My HP works pretty good.

[Woodman]

If you are looking for a desktop try MicronPC I have been very satified and the prices are good as well.

[2111USMC]

I’ve had Dells in the past.

They are higher priced normally. But worse, unless they’ve changed their ways, they have a nasty habit of using proprietary parts so you have to go back to them to purchase replacement parts.