Hardware Question ??

[Anonymous]

I am in the process of finding a new computer manufacturer, we used to have
computers from trademark, but our hardware guy has retired. I need to find
somewhere else to purchase computers.

Should I be looking at Gateway, Dell or Compaq??

What are other users using??
is any one better than the other??
is there any issues that you know of with any of these manufacturers??

We are using Windows NT & 2000, ADT 3, Office 2000.

I'm just looking of a consensus of what other ADT 3 users are using as far
as hardware.
And any issues that keep them from buying a certain brand of computer.

Thanks in Advance,
Alan

[Anonymous]

We decided on the Micron Client Pro CN; they are extremely reliable(do not
get the Millennium series). If you had to go with the others, I would make
the order Dell, Compaq, and a far 3rd - Gateway.

"Alan Haris" wrote in message
news:58E4633394FAF8770F9A60A27F346062@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> I am in the process of finding a new computer manufacturer, we used to
have
> computers from trademark, but our hardware guy has retired. I need to
find
> somewhere else to purchase computers.
>
> Should I be looking at Gateway, Dell or Compaq??
>
> What are other users using??
> is any one better than the other??
> is there any issues that you know of with any of these manufacturers??
>
> We are using Windows NT & 2000, ADT 3, Office 2000.
>
> I'm just looking of a consensus of what other ADT 3 users are using as far
> as hardware.
> And any issues that keep them from buying a certain brand of computer.
>
> Thanks in Advance,
> Alan
>

[Anonymous]

I'm certainly pleased with my set up.
Dell Precision 420 w/ a pentium III 933mgz
512 meg ram
Matrox G 400 w/32 mgs
running NT4

Our dwgs are 10kb+ and it doesn't slow the system down at all, ok some times
there is a little phase....I'm happy
JoeB
"Alan Haris" wrote in message
news:58E4633394FAF8770F9A60A27F346062@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> I am in the process of finding a new computer manufacturer, we used to
have
> computers from trademark, but our hardware guy has retired. I need to
find
> somewhere else to purchase computers.
>
> Should I be looking at Gateway, Dell or Compaq??
>
> What are other users using??
> is any one better than the other??
> is there any issues that you know of with any of these manufacturers??
>
> We are using Windows NT & 2000, ADT 3, Office 2000.
>
> I'm just looking of a consensus of what other ADT 3 users are using as far
> as hardware.
> And any issues that keep them from buying a certain brand of computer.
>
> Thanks in Advance,
> Alan
>

[Anonymous]

do you mean 10 mgb? 10 kb is not much is it?

jd drafter

"Joe Butler" wrote in message
news:5A32D3ECCC5417CDB50FC7FEEDC9628B@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> I'm certainly pleased with my set up.
> Dell Precision 420 w/ a pentium III 933mgz
> 512 meg ram
> Matrox G 400 w/32 mgs
> running NT4
>
> Our dwgs are 10kb+ and it doesn't slow the system down at all, ok some
times
> there is a little phase....I'm happy
> JoeB
> "Alan Haris" wrote in message
> news:58E4633394FAF8770F9A60A27F346062@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > I am in the process of finding a new computer manufacturer, we used to
> have
> > computers from trademark, but our hardware guy has retired. I need to
> find
> > somewhere else to purchase computers.
> >
> > Should I be looking at Gateway, Dell or Compaq??
> >
> > What are other users using??
> > is any one better than the other??
> > is there any issues that you know of with any of these manufacturers??
> >
> > We are using Windows NT & 2000, ADT 3, Office 2000.
> >
> > I'm just looking of a consensus of what other ADT 3 users are using as
far
> > as hardware.
> > And any issues that keep them from buying a certain brand of computer.
> >
> > Thanks in Advance,
> > Alan
> >
>

[Anonymous]

They are all excellent. Dont forget XI.

"Alan Haris" wrote in message
news:58E4633394FAF8770F9A60A27F346062@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> I am in the process of finding a new computer manufacturer, we used to
have
> computers from trademark, but our hardware guy has retired. I need to
find
> somewhere else to purchase computers.
>
> Should I be looking at Gateway, Dell or Compaq??
>
> What are other users using??
> is any one better than the other??
> is there any issues that you know of with any of these manufacturers??
>
> We are using Windows NT & 2000, ADT 3, Office 2000.
>
> I'm just looking of a consensus of what other ADT 3 users are using as far
> as hardware.
> And any issues that keep them from buying a certain brand of computer.
>
> Thanks in Advance,
> Alan
>

[Anonymous]

See I told you it was quick...yes
JoeB
"jd drafter" wrote in message
news:2AF4CEE262E9F0BAECD1C694A1F07DD8@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> do you mean 10 mgb? 10 kb is not much is it?
>
> jd drafter
>
> "Joe Butler" wrote in message
> news:5A32D3ECCC5417CDB50FC7FEEDC9628B@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > I'm certainly pleased with my set up.
> > Dell Precision 420 w/ a pentium III 933mgz
> > 512 meg ram
> > Matrox G 400 w/32 mgs
> > running NT4
> >
> > Our dwgs are 10kb+ and it doesn't slow the system down at all, ok some
> times
> > there is a little phase....I'm happy
> > JoeB
> > "Alan Haris" wrote in message
> > news:58E4633394FAF8770F9A60A27F346062@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > > I am in the process of finding a new computer manufacturer, we used to
> > have
> > > computers from trademark, but our hardware guy has retired. I need to
> > find
> > > somewhere else to purchase computers.
> > >
> > > Should I be looking at Gateway, Dell or Compaq??
> > >
> > > What are other users using??
> > > is any one better than the other??
> > > is there any issues that you know of with any of these manufacturers??
> > >
> > > We are using Windows NT & 2000, ADT 3, Office 2000.
> > >
> > > I'm just looking of a consensus of what other ADT 3 users are using as
> far
> > > as hardware.
> > > And any issues that keep them from buying a certain brand of computer.
> > >
> > > Thanks in Advance,
> > > Alan
> > >
> >
>

[Anonymous]

I recently got a Dell and two weeks later sent it back. Had to many problems
with existing hardware conflicts and lack of technical support. Went back to
Gateway which for me has always been a dependable mediocor computer. I do
like the fact that there are Gateway Stores with repair in town.

"Alan Haris" wrote in message
news:58E4633394FAF8770F9A60A27F346062@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> I am in the process of finding a new computer manufacturer, we used to
have
> computers from trademark, but our hardware guy has retired. I need to
find
> somewhere else to purchase computers.
>
> Should I be looking at Gateway, Dell or Compaq??
>
> What are other users using??
> is any one better than the other??
> is there any issues that you know of with any of these manufacturers??
>
> We are using Windows NT & 2000, ADT 3, Office 2000.
>
> I'm just looking of a consensus of what other ADT 3 users are using as far
> as hardware.
> And any issues that keep them from buying a certain brand of computer.
>
> Thanks in Advance,
> Alan
>

[Anonymous]

Hi Alan,

I've recommended Microns for several clients and they are very happy
with them. To the best of my knowledge, they don't use a proprietary
bios, or anything 'cute' to make them different. All the components are
first line, non-proprietary, and you can have them specifically
configured to your exact needs. Xi are also good but tend to be a bit
more expensive. I was never a fan of Gateway and I don't have an opinion
on Dell. My laptop is a Compaq and it's a little funky with the way it's
set up.

Another option is to find a local hardware supplier and spec out a
system for them to provide. A local hardware support source, spares,
etc. make this a viable way to go. My five year old custom built P200Pro
system is still chugging along and takes off-the-shelf components for
upgrading (HD's, CD-ROM's, etc.).

--
Karl M. Fuls PLS
Member of the Autodesk Discussion Forum Moderator Program

Alan Haris wrote:
>
> I am in the process of finding a new computer manufacturer, we used to have
> computers from trademark, but our hardware guy has retired. I need to find
> somewhere else to purchase computers.
>
> Should I be looking at Gateway, Dell or Compaq??
>
> What are other users using??
> is any one better than the other??
> is there any issues that you know of with any of these manufacturers??
>
> We are using Windows NT & 2000, ADT 3, Office 2000.
>
> I'm just looking of a consensus of what other ADT 3 users are using as far
> as hardware.
> And any issues that keep them from buying a certain brand of computer.
>
> Thanks in Advance,
> Alan

[Anonymous]

on the contrary. forget xi! some of the worst customer service. Parts not in
stock. 41 days before I got a straight answer and canceled the order on a
$4000 computer (without monitor)

"Brian Debelius" <_@_.com> wrote in message
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> They are all excellent. Dont forget XI.
>
> "Alan Haris" wrote in message
> news:58E4633394FAF8770F9A60A27F346062@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > I am in the process of finding a new computer manufacturer, we used to
> have
> > computers from trademark, but our hardware guy has retired. I need to
> find
> > somewhere else to purchase computers.
> >
> > Should I be looking at Gateway, Dell or Compaq??
> >
> > What are other users using??
> > is any one better than the other??
> > is there any issues that you know of with any of these manufacturers??
> >
> > We are using Windows NT & 2000, ADT 3, Office 2000.
> >
> > I'm just looking of a consensus of what other ADT 3 users are using as
far
> > as hardware.
> > And any issues that keep them from buying a certain brand of computer.
> >
> > Thanks in Advance,
> > Alan
> >
>

[Anonymous]

XI Computers are great (customer service is absolutely terrible though); we
switched to Tri-Star, and they are good too.
Dells never worked for us: lock-ups and video driver problems always plagued
those AutoCAD machines (they are now receptionist and accounting PCs).
--
Dean Saadallah
www.pendean.com

--

"Alan Haris" wrote in message
news:58E4633394FAF8770F9A60A27F346062@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> I am in the process of finding a new computer manufacturer, we used to
have
> computers from trademark, but our hardware guy has retired. I need to
find
> somewhere else to purchase computers.
>
> Should I be looking at Gateway, Dell or Compaq??
>
> What are other users using??
> is any one better than the other??
> is there any issues that you know of with any of these manufacturers??
>
> We are using Windows NT & 2000, ADT 3, Office 2000.
>
> I'm just looking of a consensus of what other ADT 3 users are using as far
> as hardware.
> And any issues that keep them from buying a certain brand of computer.
>
> Thanks in Advance,
> Alan
>