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On Thu, 2003-08-28 at 16:29, Jeremy Z Butler wrote:<FONT COLOR="#737373" SIZE="3"><I>
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<PRE>Are all makers similar? (e.g. my Toshiba laptop has been pretty good. Are
Toshibas generally good or have I had good luck?)
Any particular features/specs/manufacturers I should hold at barge pole length.</I></FONT></PRE>
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<FONT SIZE="3">Do not touch HP - I've got one of their 3 year old desktops & it's horrible - it uses non standard components, & the power supply hums quite loud. It has as much upgradeability as a laptop.<BR>
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I find my compaq laptop great, not sure about their desktops. You could also make your own pc out of the components of your choice.<BR>
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