I’m getting a new computer soon. A PC. Yes, I’d rather have a Mac - it goes with the name after all - but they’re too good (i.e. too far out of my price range at present).

I’m looking for something that can easily handle the following requirements: internet usage, web design, basic digital photo image work, and music recording and mixing. I’m not a big gamer so I don’t need a monster, but I do want potential expandibility. I also need a CD-RW drive and DVD playback capability, preferably on separate drives. It’s not a lot to ask for really. Is it?

You see the thing is, I’ve browsed around a bit in a few different stores, and of course I’ve visited the Dell website, but I haven’t yet found exactly what I want. Sure, Dell computers can be tailored to my particular needs, but they’re also quite expensive, and awkward for me to purchase since they only seem to exist online and as I’ve said before, I’m a cash money person. (I’d also like to see one working in front of me before I’d stump up any kind of money.)

I haven’t yet visited PC World yet, since it is a real pain in the ass to get there (two buses there, two buses back). I’m going to bring a list of specifications with me when I go, to a) bamboozle the probably inexperienced sales reps, and as a consequence, b) get some advice from the people who actually might know what they’re talking about so I can get the best value for my money. A PC is a huge investment, for me anyway, and I don’t want to fuck it up.

Tue 10 Sep 2002 at 20:41   ·