Buying a computer

[ciphergoth]

My desktop isn't fast enough to play DVDs. I think I want to buy a computer. Whole. I'll dual boot between XP and Linux; I guess I want about half a gig of memory and a nice big hard drive (120Gb or more). It doesn't have to be fast, you can't buy one that isn't way fast enough these days. I don't need a monitor; I already owe conflux £50 for a very nice one (or did I ever pay you? If not, are you at Bisexual Underground tomorrow?)

Who do you prefer to buy from? Recommendations so far include

http://www.scan.co.uk/
and of course http://www.dell.co.uk/ (but they insist on throwing in a monitor and speakers and suchlike)

UPDATE: Two people so far have suggested I buy an Apple. No further discussion of this possibility is needed. Thank you. Update to the update - the same goes for PS2s, thanks...

(PS I didn't do what I said I'd do - I went to Alternator. Blame goth peer pressure. Had a damn fine night though!)

Comments

[thekumquat.livejournal.com]

I believe Aria sell complete machines - the company is good value, decent service and conflux gets trade prices. Worth a look.

Have heard bad things about Dell when things go wrong, but not necessarily any more than any other large company.

[lovingboth]

They have a habit of using non-standard components, so upgrading/fixing the things can be difficult. Plus their delivery charge is outrageous. I think they still want you to agree that the contract is subject to Irish law too.

[conflux.livejournal.com]

Yep that is DELL all over.