How I did it: The old one died and there is just no way I can be without a computer for long... it's my link to the world. I bought a new Dell on eBay and had about a month's worth of hassles before it arrived. When it did, it wasn't the same model that had been listed! But, it was just as good and I didn't feel like dealing with the return process, especially since the seller was obviously having some real issues. So I kept it and so far (9 months or so) it's been fine. It's marvelous to have a rig that actually meets my needs and doesn't take forever to do the simplest thing!

I do wish I'd had more choice in where to purchase it... but since I had no loot saved up, it came down to using my PayPal or Best Buy credit account. So it isn't the custom-built rig from NewEgg... maybe next time!

Resources: CNet.com

Dec 30, 2008, 01:11AM PST | 0 comments | 1 cheer