[Scgeeks] Re: Opinion wanted on new PC

[AndrewB]

indigo wrote:
> Ian Smith wrote:
>> indigo wrote:
>>
>> Was loaded with Vista (!) and I've had a few problems with that.
>>
> 
> That's what I'm most worried about...finding new drivers for old
> digicams, vidcams, external drives, etc....can't afford to replace all
> that. I assume you didn't have the option of XP?

How much stuff do you have?  :)  Sounds like a small CompUSA (RIP) of 
sorts. heh

A disturbing trend began occurring several years ago when hardware 
accessories started having less hardware (reduced cost) but a larger 
software component portion.  That also allows for software to be updated 
for issues.  But the drawback is of that you mentioned above - forward 
porting functional hardware to future versions of Windows.

I tend not to go for the low end hardware for this specific reason. 
I've also had good luck when hardware claims both Mac and Windows 
compatibility.


AndrewB