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Originally Posted by tl_boy
i disagree to buying the best machine you can afford. depreciation is major in computer parts. you can buy the best technology today and 3 months down the line you will see the price drop like anything.
imho, buy above average technology, not 10/10 but 8/10. You will benefit from the depreciation hit, without compromising on quality (unless there is a new revolutionary product out, like when the pentium chip was introduced against the 486 DX2s, yes, there was a HUGE difference in technology).
basically, i think look for a machine with good bus speed, like 800, and fast memory. and a faster internet connection. And dual processors aren't always quicker - doesn't the program have to be multi-threaded to benefit from dual processors???
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Just like cars, computers are always going to depreciate, you don't buy them to make or conserve money, you buy them for utility and/or enjoyment.
I personally buy the 10/10 machine because I value performace over everything, and because it also means that you can put off your purchase of your next machine a little longer if you like. This is particularly so because Vista has VERY HEAVY hardware requirements, so if I were buying a machine now, I would make sure I didn't have to replace it as soon as Vista came out.
Anyway, as you said it is your opinion, and it all relates to what a person is looking for in a machine. Just as some people buy BMWs, others buy Hyundais. One decision isn't better than another, just different.