Buying a Prebuilt Computer

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Not everyone likes to buy PC hardware and build their own PC. Perhaps you don’t have the time or the knowledge to build it yourself, or maybe you like the warranty that comes with prebuilt PCs. It’s pretty easy to make a desktop by yourself, but have you ever seen someone building their own laptops? It’s a little harder to do, and few actually have the ability to do it. We have talked a lot about building your own PC here at Dev Hardware, but not so much about actually buying one. This article is for readers who prefer to buy their own PC rather than build it.

Who's PC to buy?

I'm sure you have herd a few different names floating around, such as Dell, HP, eMachines, Gateway and Sony. So what is the difference between them all? If you were to pick up a machine with the same specs, then there isn't much difference. None of these companies actually make hardware; they buy it and stick it in a case.

So what actually is the difference? Each vendor has their own cases, which is what you look at the most; another difference is the service you get with your PC. I'm talking about the warranty and service, such as those calls to India. Would you rather talk to an American for an hour, or eight hours with a person from India?

So which one is the best? It's hard to say. I have heard horror stories from every company. Dell is probably the most famous, and has probably taken the most heat for horrible service stories. They are beginning to move out of India, though, so things look like they might be headed in the right direction now.

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