My computer is crapping out, and I'm buying a new one (desktop). Can anyone suggest a good one? Please keep in mind that I'm not looking for lots of bells and whistles. I only use my computer to visit a few websites, e:mail and to type up the occasional letter, so I need a printer. I don't want a 50-inch monitor either. Just something middle of the road. I have high-speed Internet with Comcast, if that matters.

Gateway is out of the question. I've never encountered such rudeness until I had to deal with a couple of their techs recently. I'd also like to order it online. Any ideas are welcome and appreciated. :)

DON'T BUY DELL!!!!!! :crazy:

I have a Compaq and I bought it at those club warehouse stores (Costco)...I have had it for over 4 years and only had to do the occasional "take it into the shop for cleaning" and just recently had the CD player/DVD burner replaced because my son jammed a CD in there. I am quite happy with it.

I haven't had any problems with Compaq either. I have a toshiba notebook personally.

I know how you feel. That last computer of mine was on life support for 3 years. :lol: I got my current one for $50 at a used computer store and it hasn't given me trouble since the first week. I've already gotten my $50 worth. :lol:

DON'T BUY DELL!!!!!! :crazy:

I have a Compaq and I bought it at those club warehouse stores (Costco)...I have had it for over 4 years and only had to do the occasional "take it into the shop for cleaning" and just recently had the CD player/DVD burner replaced because my son jammed a CD in there. I am quite happy with it.
Thanks Irene. I just got back from Circuit City, where we took your advice and bought a Compaq. It has a 19" flat monitor and a printer. It was on sale from $830 to $649, so it's quite a deal.

Thanks for the help everyone. :lol:

Hey, sounds like a great deal. With the store holiday sales and so forth, right now is the best time to buy. Hope it works great for you!

Hey, sounds like a great deal. With the store holiday sales and so forth, right now is the best time to buy. Hope it works great for you!
Thanks. My husband did a good job hooking it up. I love this monitor, but it's too bright. I'm going blind here, lol. I need to fix some settings.

:cool: <<<<< you need shades. :lol:

Wasn't your monitor before too dark? Now it's too bright? Oy vey. :crazy: Get Lou to fix it please!

I have a flat screen too and it makes things so much better, not a bulky thing taking up so much room.

Dell desktops are fine - I've had mine 4 years and running - no problems with it. It IS approaching old age, though, so I hope to have a Macbook within the next year.

Compaq and Toshiba desktops/laptops, on the other hand... I've had WAY TOO MANY problems with them. Ugh. Good luck with your Compaq, Janice. :lol:

Dell desktops are fine - I've had mine 4 years and running - no problems with it. It IS approaching old age, though, so I hope to have a Macbook within the next year.

Compaq and Toshiba desktops/laptops, on the other hand... I've had WAY TOO MANY problems with them. Ugh. Good luck with your Compaq, Janice. :lol:
Thanks for the well wishes, Allison. Real sporting of you. Irene's had her Compaq four years and going strong, so I'm hoping for the best.

:cool: <<<<< you need shades. :lol:

Wasn't your monitor before too dark? Now it's too bright? Oy vey. :crazy: Get Lou to fix it please!

I have a flat screen too and it makes things so much better, not a bulky thing taking up so much room.
Good memory, Irene. My last monitor was too dark. I finally found the settings on this one.

Good memory, Irene. My last monitor was too dark. I finally found the settings on this one.
Oh Good! You don't want to hurt your eyes in any way.

Just to let you know, my daughters have a Compaq as well and that was bought over 3 years ago. They replaced the one they had (can't remember what it was). Going great for them.