Desktop Or Tablet · DIGIT-ARC

Yes, I know this is a big difference.
I was going to buy the Lenovo H320, but then I heard that the Galaxy Tab 8.9 will be coming out soon.
So which one will do me better?
I never had a tablet.
My current PC is a 3~4 Years old Lenovo Laptop runnning Vista with a Intel Core ( I believe is Pentium ).

Thanks!

Firstly,please tell the main uses of ur tab / laptop then only we can say which one's gonna be more usefull.

Ok.
I will be mostly Surfing the web, watching youtube, skype, msn, etc.
Occasionally, I might use Microsoft Office and sometimes Movie Editing.

Btw, if this helps, I also have a 2008 Macbook. Meaning I have 2 laptops including the Lenovo one.

Yeah, as your needs are mostly multimedia needs I reccomend you the Tab.

It will perfectly meet all your needs. You dont really need any other laptop as you already have a Mac.

Be sure to read a few reviews and previews before you finally buy the Tab.

Are the places you are going to use it are Wi-Fi'ed? or you are planning to use a 3g SIM on the Tab?

I'm planning to just use Wi-Fi'ed, not 3G.
Although I also have a Mac, It lags and shuts down itself daily. That's why I think the product I'm going to buy is going to be my "main computer"

Zinc Vision said:
Although I also have a Mac, It lags and shuts down itself daily

Then I reccomend you to format your Mac and install Windows 7

Zinc Vision said:
That's why I think the product I'm going to buy is going to be my "main computer"

If you wanna throw your Mac away then you should buy a laptop.

Ok, Thanks!
I think I'll go with a desktop then........
Any good recommendations?
My current mind is for the Lenovo H320. 2nd was the HP Pavilion Slimline s5668hk. And 3rd the Dell 580s

With budget of around $500
I want a I3/I5 Intel
Any type of Graphics Card
Wireless Network
Windows 7 Pre-installed

The Hp Pavilion Slimline s5668hk actually had better specs than the H320, with being more expensive for $15.
Why I think H320 is better is because Lenovo has the "Enhanced Experience" (Don't know if it's true) and people say HP has alot of problems. And I don't know about Dell.

Can you give me a hand?

SO you want a branded PC? Dont want to build one? Which country are you in?

Asuming you are from USA get this-
Dell-

Us site-

*www.dell.com/us/p/inspiron-580s/pd?oc=fddozp5&model_id=inspiron-580s

They are giving it awawy for special price of $549

No monitor though

That truly isn't a bad deal.
I did consider building a PC, but as my knowledge is limited, I don't want to take the risk.
Can you also give me your opinion on Lenovo's Windows 7 Enhanced Experience and the problems with HP?
I heard that Dell is one of the best companies for desktops, true?

Zinc Vision said:
I heard that Dell is one of the best companies for desktops, true?

Yeah, its one of the top PC manufavturers of the world now

Please telll which components you will need in your new PC? Monitor? Speaker? what else?

I will need the basics to start off my first desktop. I've used alot of desktops, but never owned.

Will there be a new desktop (similar in price and ability) releasing near Summer?

And I still want to know your opinion on Lenovo's Windows 7 Enhanced Experience and the problems with HP?

Again, Thanks~!

OK, for CPU get this-

Inspiron 560 Desktop Details | Dell = 299 $
Monitor-

IN2020M 20â€ W HD Monitor with LED = 159$(Offline, $129 online)

Do you plan to buy online or offline???

For keyboard, mouse and speaker pick up any set from a local shop. Dont invest too much in them.

Sorry but I dont know about the Lenovo Experience program

Depending on upgrades I need, it might be online.

Well, Dell is offering huge offers/discount in their site. You may get the monitor i mentioned at 30$ less than street price.

Go to their site, check out few pc's and post the link of the one that suits your budget. Then I can give further reccomendation.

are you thinking of any other brand?

Um....
The only brands I have in mind right now is Dell, Lenovo and Hp.

The thing with monitors are that I can only place a 16 inch to 18.5 Inch maximum, for I don't have enough space

ok are you good with the cpu I have mentioned?
Checking their site for monitor of your required site?

1) 18.5 inch monitor $129.9
link- IN1920 18.5"W HD Monitor

2) 17 inch
I dont think its worth mentionin cause its 3d monitor and costs $630

18.5 is your only real choice

what bout keyboard mouse and speaker? You also want it to be Dell?

I actually saw a LG and Samsung monitor around 17Inch which was quite cheap. Around $105. Sounds like a bang for the buck.

The Cpu seemed ok, but the voltage seems to be quite low...?
Is 250W enough? I've herd people having problems with too low watts from 180~280W.

Also, the 580s will have Wireless Connection, correct?

Also, the 580s will have Wireless Connection, correct?

Lemme check

Is 250W enough? I've herd people having problems with too low watts from 180~280W.

what volt?
which country are you in?

You will need to get a USB dongle for Wifi

its probably not included

Oh, volt as in the power it has. Like the power supply for the desktop

Btw, for the wifi question previously, in the customizing part on their site, they let you add a "wireless network", does this mean I'll have Wireless Connection to be Wi-Fi?

You will get a router....it will make ur wired connection wireless not ur desktop connect to a wire less network

You mean this- The Dell Online Store: Build Your System ?

Zinc Vision said:
Btw, for the wifi question previously, in the customizing part on their site, they let you add a "wireless network", does this mean I'll have Wireless Connection to be Wi-Fi?

Wireless Network card may be?

Something like this: *imgs.tootoo.com/e3/84/e3846e857b1c18b8bf853dd19c01188c.jpg

It will allow you to connect to a Wi-fi network if you have one in your home or surrounding area.

Oh, ok ok. But because I only have 1 ethernet port, which is already taken up, I'll need a wireless network card indeed. Is there any PC that has that with the specs I'm looking for at price of around $500?

Btw, what does ": Integrated 10/100 BaseT network interface (Broadband Ready)" mean?
This may seem like a very "stupid" question, but this means it can only work for ethernet and not wireless networking?

Zinc Vision said:
Btw, what does ": Integrated 10/100 BaseT network interface (Broadband Ready)" mean?

It means, Ethernet port.

Zinc Vision said:
This may seem like a very "stupid" question, but this means it can only work for ethernet and not wireless networking?

If you are using WiFi router, which will most probably have ethernet port to connect to computer it will work.
Other way you can connect your wireless networking device is USB, which again a common to all PCs.

In any way, you shouldn't be in trouble with either ethernet or USB IMO.

Intel Core i3-2100 processor @ $125
Asrock H67M B3 motherboard @ $95
Corsair XMS3 2*2GB DDR3 1333Mhz RAM kit @ $45
Seagate or WD Blue 500GB Hard disk @ $40
NZXT Gamma cabinet @ $40
Seasonic S12II 430w or Corsair VX450 power supply @ $70
Logitech Keyboard and Mouse combo @ $15
19" monitor of your choice @ $80
Wireless G (Wifi) PCI card @ $20

Total = $530

The above configuration lacks a graphic card which you will need to play demanding games. Extend your budget by $100 and you can get a very good graphic card.

$70 = ATi/AMD HD 5670 1GB
$100 = nVidia GTS 450 1GB
$130 = ATi/AMD HD 5770 1GB
$160 = ATi/AMD HD 6850

But the problem is that I don't want to risk failing a build......

Zinc Vision said:
But the problem is that I don't want to risk failing a build......

Believe me, nothing will fail. What I have suggested is much much better and powerful than what Dell/HP will offer you in your budget. Every individual product you are buying has its own warranty through the manufacturer.

Go to your hardware vendor. Give the list of components which I've suggested you to him. Pay him a little extra ($10) and he'll assemble it for you.

Dell/HP are giving you a config which has an outdated Intel processor and perhaps a sub-par power supply which will not even let you add a better graphic card later. Custom builds offer you much more performance per dollar.