In need of replacing my 5 yr. old HP Win XP machine. Besides packed to the gills on a 100gig HD, the machine is suffering from the typical Windoze old computer slowdowns, the buttons on the trackpad are getting flaky.
While I'd love to get a Mac Pro, I can't see spending close to a grand on a Mac when Windows machines can be had for $400. I've also had good luck with HP and know to stay away from Dell and Gateway, so Asus, Lenovo and Toshiba are possibilities.
I prefer a Win 7 machine, but there are some steals on Windows 8. Any reason not to go Win 8 ?.
Any good mail order places as well ?
P.S. usage is mostly home web usage, also using Vectorworks, Lightwright and Eos Off-Line.
Any advice helpful.
While I'd love to get a Mac Pro, I can't see spending close to a grand on a Mac when Windows machines can be had for $400. I've also had good luck with HP and know to stay away from Dell and Gateway, so Asus, Lenovo and Toshiba are possibilities.
I prefer a Win 7 machine, but there are some steals on Windows 8. Any reason not to go Win 8 ?.
Any good mail order places as well ?
P.S. usage is mostly home web usage, also using Vectorworks, Lightwright and Eos Off-Line.
Any advice helpful.