[Leica] What Desktop Computer to Buy These Days?

[luisripoll at telefonica.net (Luis Ripoll)]

Bob,

On my experience with computers, that it is a constantly evolution on my
needs in my business, I think that the best is the more easy, avoid
complications, they come alone easily and I prefer have a good brand
computer as Dell, Compaq (HP) etc.., than others. I think that Mac is a good
tool for image treatement, but I don't have any experience with it.

I don't know what will be on the next years the effect of the new version of
Windows, Vista, but I think very probably that in a few years this one will
replace XP, my advice would be to be open to the new trends, XP is maybe 5
years old?, and today I never hear somebody talk about Windows 98.

Saludos codiales
Luis 

-----Mensaje original-----
De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org] En nombre de
Robert D. Baron
Enviado el: jueves, 01 de febrero de 2007 1:47
Para: lug@leica-users.org
Asunto: [Leica] What Desktop Computer to Buy These Days?

My trusty Dell P4 1.7 ghz with 1 gb of ram turned 5 years old this month,
and like me, it is starting to have trouble keeping up with the younger
generation....so I would like to ask for the wisdom of the LUG regarding a
replacement.

Aside from surfing the internet and a little word processing and Quicken 
   financial and such, my main need is for a machine that will quickly
operate the very latest versions of photoshop and lightroom and their
various third-party plugins and maybe an image cataloging program if I can
settle on one I like.

I am not a gamer and although I might watch a movie on it I don't see myself
doing much video editing.

I see three routes:

1. A new Dell;

2. A new local shop built; or

3. A new Mac Pro.

It would be easier for me to stick with Windows XP Pro because I know it,
but I bought a G4 Powerbook to learn on last year and in light of the new
intel chip Macs that allow the running of some windows programs
  I am not totally Mac averse.

A little while back people were speaking poorly of Dell quality.  Has that
changed?

Obviously the key elements I need to consider are which processor and which
video card; I know to load up on ram.

With those questions, and with a projected budget as far below $3,000 US as
I can stay, what is the current wisdom? What specifications do I need?

Many thanks for your help.

--Bob Baron / Oklahoma City




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