Originally Posted by Lwilliam
...iMac 2.4Ghz Core2 duo w/2GB RAM; 20" monitor; dvd/cd combo drive. 320GB HD; 256MB Video; Wireless LAN adapter, 1-year warranty - $1550.

Dell - 2.4Ghz Core2 duo w/2GB RAM; 20" monitor; dvd/cd combo drive. 250GB HD; 256MB Video; Wireless LAN adapter, 3-year warranty - $1301 ($1639 without discount)...


I don't know, Larry. Yes, the cost of "brand-name" PCs are moving into parity with Macs somewhat.
I don't think a Dell desktop with accessible PCI-E slots and room for a second internal disk drive vs. the integrated iMac that's not really user-upgradeable is quite a valid comparison.

I recently bought my daughter a custom-built PC system from PC Club. Pretty much like the Dell you quoted with Core2Duo, 20" monitor, etc. etc., the only difference being it has two 250GB drives. I paid $1282 for it.

I will admit I'm not hearing good things about Vista at this point in time. Fortunately I was able to get this computer with Windows XP, and she's had no trouble with it.

I use a PentiumD box for my audio projects. I should be able to pop a Core2Duo CPU into it as soon as the price on it comes down a bit more smile


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