Im about to buy this desktop pc
anyone got anything to say about it and also, im not sure if it comes with a mouse dock? can anyone clear this up for me.
Also, should i take the free upgrade to vista or not? is it still too buggy?

Windows Vista was rtm'ed today, take the upgrade.

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Originally posted by Max
Windows Vista was rtm'ed today, take the upgrade.

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it's free, why not? see if it ships with XP, and just have the option to upgrade

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Originally posted by MeEtc
it's free, why not? see if it ships with XP, and just have the option to upgrade

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crap. built your own one. then you got everything you want!

edit. take xp. dont know why, but its... hm, microsoft...

It comes with Windows XP installed, come January you'll get an upgrade to Windows Vista.

The processor could be better. I think they are charging more based on the amount of space on the hard drive. Don't be fooled, get a smaller hard drive and a better processor, it will probably be cheaper. Intel Duo Core is the processor of the moment, I would suggest that. 320GB is way too big, you will never use that much space

Edit: the accessories e.g. TV Tuner etc are great value. Get it!

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Originally posted by absorbation
, I would suggest that. 320GB is way too big, you will never use that much space

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ya. my new computer has will have 2x250gigs i think 320 is way to many. and the processor sux. you need an E6600 or E6700. the conroes rule atm

If I see it correctly and the mouse and keyboard is the set which I assume it is, the mouse works on batteries, it doesn't have a docking station, you must replace the batteries (take them out and recharge them).

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320 GB is massive for normal/average computer usage. If you can save money by specifying something lower, I would do it (but don't go below 160GB)....

After looking thru the customize your PC page, it seems 320GB is the lowest available amount. So, stick with it...

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As for the "free Vista upgrade".

Firstly, "upgrade" means replacing. You will not get XP and Vista. It is one of the two. As for "free" that means you wont be charged any extra if you choose Vista (normally when you upgrade to a newer or bigger OS, it will cost more).

Secondly, do not take Vista... simple as that. Although Vista has just been released as RTM, it is still prone to bugs and indeed not all programs run bug free on Vista or are even compatible with Vista. It is waaaaay too early to switch to Vista (unless you're an hard core beta tester or person who always wants the latest and newest at any cost just to have it)

Thirdly, the version of XP by default is XP Media Center! I advise you to take the £50 upgrade to XP Professional Edition as the Media Center edition lacks many stuff.

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The case has only a 250W PSU by default. I very extremely strongly advice you to take the £25 upgrade to a 550W PSU.

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By default, there aren't speakers included; sound comes from the tiny build-in speaker in the monitor. A simple stereo speaker set requires an additional £5.

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Note that the PC comes with MS Works, not MS Office. To have Office you need an expensive upgrade.

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All in all, this isn't such a cheap desktop as it might seem at first sight...

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Originally posted by CookieRevised
All in all, this isn't such a cheap desktop as it might seem at first sight...

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For what it is, you may aswell build your own computer, my computer is just as good as that (better graphics and RAM) and it cost me ~£600.

Umm well about their free upgrade, get all the info on what they meen HERE

It seems like quite a nice set-up though. Allthough it only has a 350GB HDD, i'd probably want a bigger hard drive. but that's up to you

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Originally posted by vaccination
Umm well about their free upgrade, get all the info on what they meenHERE

It seems like quite a nice set-up though. Allthough it only has a 350GB HDD, i'd probably want a bigger hard drive. but that's up to you

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