'Duuuude, you're gettin' a Dell!'  - runs away screaming in horror! ;)

Sorry, my Windows PCs are either 'spec-built' or built by yours truly.  By 'spec-built', I mean that I go to my 'computer guy' (techno geek) and I tell him what I want and he makes sure that a custom build is all compatible and works properly.  He knows that I know the he knows that we both know our shit when it comes to computers... ;P

Never once had to deal with all of that pre-built crap.  On the other hand, laptops are another story.  Can't build them from scratch (realistically).  I had an old Compaq laptop - same type o' deal.  It had the custom install disks and you couldn't upgrade to like Windows 2000 or XP as it was 98 or bust.  [Looks around] Nope, no laptops in my vicinity.  I'll stick with my very well working home-built computers (and iMac). ;)

Except for your Mom who uses email and can't figure out computers, stay away from the pre-built stuff - especially if you are using for anything remotely hardcore (3D for instance).  Even Alienware which was once the place for pre-built jet fighters is now overpriced - please pay for my logo junk.  YMMV, YEMD

C makes it easy to shoot yourself in the foot. C++ makes it harder, but when you do, you blow your whole leg off.

 -- Bjarne Stroustrup

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