need new computer - opinion's wanted
which of these would you chose? For you PC guys only)
Dell Inspiron 24 All-in-One with win 11 installed.
hp all in one . Monitor size on both 24" don't want touch screen.
I'll still be keeping my Hp with win 7 as storage and back up
Question especially for you guys who kinda know my work flow.
TIA for any advice..
ann
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On Thu, Mar 13, 2025 at 12:01:51PM -0400, ann sanfedele wrote:
which of these would you chose??? For you PC guys only)
Dell Inspiron 24 All-in-One with win 11 installed.
hp all in one .?? Monitor size on both 24"???? don't want touch screen.
I'll still be keeping my Hp with win 7 as storage and back up
Question especially for you guys who kinda know my work flow.
TIA for any advice..
ann
The last four computers I've purchased have all been Dells,
and I've been happy with that choice.
The one comment I have to make is about a 24" All-in-One.
That sounds like a system that is "neither fish nor fowl";
too large to carry around comfortably, but not as large as
I'd choose for a desktop system (especially as my eyesight
is not what it was ten years ago).
The most recent computer I purcased was one of the Dell
Micro Form Factor systems. My wife uses that as her main
system for all the household tasks (accounting, email, ...)
The system itself is contained in a 7" x 7" x 1" box (which
can be wall mounted), leaving desk space clear for monitors,
keyboards, mice, etc.
On 2025-03-13 11:04, John Francis wrote:
On Thu, Mar 13, 2025 at 12:01:51PM -0400, ann sanfedele wrote:
which of these would you chose??? For you PC guys only)
Dell Inspiron 24 All-in-One with win 11 installed.
hp all in one .?? Monitor size on both 24"???? don't want touch
screen.
I'll still be keeping my Hp with win 7 as storage and back up
Question especially for you guys who kinda know my work flow.
TIA for any advice..
ann
The last four computers I've purchased have all been Dells,
and I've been happy with that choice.
The one comment I have to make is about a 24" All-in-One.
That sounds like a system that is "neither fish nor fowl";
too large to carry around comfortably, but not as large as
I'd choose for a desktop system (especially as my eyesight
is not what it was ten years ago).
While my personal experience with all in one systems has been with
iMacs, I'm not thrilled with them.
The iMacs had great monitors, which I'd then have to replace when the
processor became obsolete.
The other thing I'd worry about is the quality of the monitor, whether
an all in one actually has an IPS monitor that is suitable for
photography.
I've also run into the same issue as John, needing ever larger monitors
as my eyesight fades.
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On 3/13/2025 12:01 PM, ann sanfedele wrote:
which of these would you chose? For you PC guys only)
Dell Inspiron 24 All-in-One with win 11 installed.
hp all in one . Monitor size on both 24" don't want touch screen.
I'll still be keeping my Hp with win 7 as storage and back up
Question especially for you guys who kinda know my work flow.
TIA for any advice..
ann
Is this one of those refurbished 24 inch all-in-ones? I'm not fond of
24" displays. I think 27" is really a minimum size I can recommend (and
for my own use, 32" is better).
What kind of budget are you working with?
I would suggest looking at one of those "Mini Computers" (Windoze
version of the Mac Mini).
You could pair these & still get out for ~ $600 (or maybe a little less)
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Micro-OptiPlex-3060-Built-WiFi/dp/B0BF97Z7T2
($300 from Amazon)
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-S2721QS-Ultra-Thin-DisplayPort-Certified/dp/B08DQWG3JG/
($270 from Amazon)
... as much as it gripes me to suggest buying anything from Amazon after
what Bezos has done to the Washington Post. I'd hope you could find a
better deal from a different vendor.
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Thanks for your input guys - I did need different kind of info though
and got it.. see my reply to John Sessons :-)
ann
On 3/13/2025 2:32 PM, Larry Colen wrote:
On 2025-03-13 11:04, John Francis wrote:
On Thu, Mar 13, 2025 at 12:01:51PM -0400, ann sanfedele wrote:
which of these would you chose??? For you PC guys only)
Dell Inspiron 24 All-in-One with win 11 installed.
hp all in one .?? Monitor size on both 24"???? don't want touch screen.
I'll still be keeping my Hp with win 7 as storage and back up
Question especially for you guys who kinda know my work flow.
TIA for any advice..
ann
The last four computers I've purchased have all been Dells,
and I've been happy with that choice.
The one comment I have to make is about a 24" All-in-One.
That sounds like a system that is "neither fish nor fowl";
too large to carry around comfortably, but not as large as
I'd choose for a desktop system (especially as my eyesight
is not what it was ten years ago).
While my personal experience with all in one systems has been with
iMacs, I'm not thrilled with them.
The iMacs had great monitors, which I'd then have to replace when the
processor became obsolete.
The other thing I'd worry about is the quality of the monitor, whether
an all in one actually has an IPS monitor that is suitable for
photography.
I've also run into the same issue as John, needing ever larger
monitors as my eyesight fades.
John,
I just ordered your suggestion - the mini box (after confirming a few
things) - sounds perfect and size good. But I found a different 27"
inch Dell screen
for $137. I had to confirm that I did not have to use wifi .
I hate using Amazon - but it is hte easiest thing here and they are used
to delivering packages to this building.
Thanks much!
ann
On 3/17/2025 12:16 PM, John Sessoms wrote:
On 3/13/2025 12:01 PM, ann sanfedele wrote:
which of these would you chose? For you PC guys only)
Dell Inspiron 24 All-in-One with win 11 installed.
hp all in one . Monitor size on both 24" don't want touch screen.
I'll still be keeping my Hp with win 7 as storage and back up
Question especially for you guys who kinda know my work flow.
TIA for any advice..
ann
Is this one of those refurbished 24 inch all-in-ones? I'm not fond of
24" displays. I think 27" is really a minimum size I can recommend
(and for my own use, 32" is better).
What kind of budget are you working with?
I would suggest looking at one of those "Mini Computers" (Windoze
version of the Mac Mini).
You could pair these & still get out for ~ $600 (or maybe a little less)
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Micro-OptiPlex-3060-Built-WiFi/dp/B0BF97Z7T2
($300 from Amazon)
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-S2721QS-Ultra-Thin-DisplayPort-Certified/dp/B08DQWG3JG/
($270 from Amazon)
... as much as it gripes me to suggest buying anything from Amazon
after what Bezos has done to the Washington Post. I'd hope you could
find a better deal from a different vendor.
On 3/17/2025 4:01 PM, ann sanfedele wrote:
John,
I just ordered your suggestion - the mini box (after confirming a few
things) - sounds perfect and size good. But I found a different 27"
inch Dell screen
for $137. I had to confirm that I did not have to use wifi .
I hate using Amazon - but it is hte easiest thing here and they are used
to delivering packages to this building.
Thanks much!
ann
On 3/17/2025 12:16 PM, John Sessoms wrote:
On 3/13/2025 12:01 PM, ann sanfedele wrote:
which of these would you chose? For you PC guys only)
Dell Inspiron 24 All-in-One with win 11 installed.
hp all in one . Monitor size on both 24" don't want touch screen.
I'll still be keeping my Hp with win 7 as storage and back up
Question especially for you guys who kinda know my work flow.
TIA for any advice..
ann
Is this one of those refurbished 24 inch all-in-ones? I'm not fond of
24" displays. I think 27" is really a minimum size I can recommend
(and for my own use, 32" is better).
What kind of budget are you working with?
I would suggest looking at one of those "Mini Computers" (Windoze
version of the Mac Mini).
You could pair these & still get out for ~ $600 (or maybe a little less)
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Micro-OptiPlex-3060-Built-WiFi/dp/B0BF97Z7T2
($300 from Amazon)
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-S2721QS-Ultra-Thin-DisplayPort-Certified/dp/B08DQWG3JG/
($270 from Amazon)
... as much as it gripes me to suggest buying anything from Amazon
after what Bezos has done to the Washington Post. I'd hope you could
find a better deal from a different vendor.
I will buy locally whenever I can, but I often have to use Amazon to
figure out what is available.
Usually it doesn't cost that much more to buy locally... Amazon price
$100 - Local price $110 sort of thing.
And SOMETIMES, after I figure out what it is I want from visiting
Amazon, it's possible to find the item from other vendors for a lower price.
And IF I can find it locally I don't have to worry about porch pirates.
I've got a delivery coming tomorrow "between 11:45 A.M. - 3:45 P.M.". I
also have a scheduled appointment at the VA tomorrow at 1:30 P.M. and
can't reschedule either one.
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JOhn - things a bit different in NYC .. almost impossible to buy
anything off the shelves anymore - amazingly my dumb TV actually was at
Best Buy in the store but that is very rare. Now that we have a coded
door on the apartment building I'm in and Amazon has the code they will
put it inside at least in the vestibule. I buy practically everything
that isn't food or drugs at the Salvation Army store about 1/2 a mile
from me.. I got a walker there that retails for $250 for $10.. bought
on a day when I had just wrenched my back trying on some shoes.. the
walker was something that someone had jsut brought in so I walked it
home. good for moving things around in the house.. I really don't need
it at all when I'm out and about. Nor a cane. lucky me!
at the moment I am moving furniture around to accomidate two computers
on one surface..
On 3/17/2025 8:45 PM, John Sessoms wrote:
On 3/17/2025 4:01 PM, ann sanfedele wrote:
John,
I just ordered your suggestion - the mini box (after confirming a
few things) - sounds perfect and size good. But I found a different
27" inch Dell screen
for $137. I had to confirm that I did not have to use wifi .
I hate using Amazon - but it is hte easiest thing here and they are
used to delivering packages to this building.
Thanks much!
ann
On 3/17/2025 12:16 PM, John Sessoms wrote:
On 3/13/2025 12:01 PM, ann sanfedele wrote:
which of these would you chose? For you PC guys only)
Dell Inspiron 24 All-in-One with win 11 installed.
hp all in one . Monitor size on both 24" don't want touch screen.
I'll still be keeping my Hp with win 7 as storage and back up
Question especially for you guys who kinda know my work flow.
TIA for any advice..
ann
Is this one of those refurbished 24 inch all-in-ones? I'm not fond
of 24" displays. I think 27" is really a minimum size I can
recommend (and for my own use, 32" is better).
What kind of budget are you working with?
I would suggest looking at one of those "Mini Computers" (Windoze
version of the Mac Mini).
You could pair these & still get out for ~ $600 (or maybe a little
less)
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Micro-OptiPlex-3060-Built-WiFi/dp/B0BF97Z7T2
($300 from Amazon)
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-S2721QS-Ultra-Thin-DisplayPort-Certified/dp/B08DQWG3JG/
($270 from Amazon)
... as much as it gripes me to suggest buying anything from Amazon
after what Bezos has done to the Washington Post. I'd hope you could
find a better deal from a different vendor.
I will buy locally whenever I can, but I often have to use Amazon to
figure out what is available.
Usually it doesn't cost that much more to buy locally... Amazon price
$100 - Local price $110 sort of thing.
And SOMETIMES, after I figure out what it is I want from visiting
Amazon, it's possible to find the item from other vendors for a lower
price.
And IF I can find it locally I don't have to worry about porch pirates.
I've got a delivery coming tomorrow "between 11:45 A.M. - 3:45 P.M.".
I also have a scheduled appointment at the VA tomorrow at 1:30 P.M.
and can't reschedule either one.
I Iove Amazon. They have everything and will often deliver the same day, plus delivery is free with Prime membership, More important, they hire people on the spectrum and train them. They hired my impaired and depressed 49 year old s son who hadn’t worked in 25 years and turned him into a happy and productive member of society. I applaud Bezos and his company and don’t give a rat’s ass about his or anyone else’s politics!
Paul
On Mar 17, 2025, at 9:24 PM, ann sanfedele annsan@nyc.rr.com wrote:
JOhn - things a bit different in NYC .. almost impossible to buy anything off the shelves anymore - amazingly my dumb TV actually was at Best Buy in the store but that is very rare. Now that we have a coded door on the apartment building I'm in and Amazon has the code they will put it inside at least in the vestibule. I buy practically everything that isn't food or drugs at the Salvation Army store about 1/2 a mile from me.. I got a walker there that retails for $250 for $10.. bought on a day when I had just wrenched my back trying on some shoes.. the walker was something that someone had jsut brought in so I walked it home. good for moving things around in the house.. I really don't need it at all when I'm out and about. Nor a cane. lucky me!
at the moment I am moving furniture around to accomidate two computers on one surface..
On 3/17/2025 8:45 PM, John Sessoms wrote:
On 3/17/2025 4:01 PM, ann sanfedele wrote:
John,
I just ordered your suggestion - the mini box (after confirming a few things) - sounds perfect and size good. But I found a different 27" inch Dell screen
for $137. I had to confirm that I did not have to use wifi .
I hate using Amazon - but it is hte easiest thing here and they are used to delivering packages to this building.
Thanks much!
ann
On 3/17/2025 12:16 PM, John Sessoms wrote:
On 3/13/2025 12:01 PM, ann sanfedele wrote:
which of these would you chose? For you PC guys only)
Dell Inspiron 24 All-in-One with win 11 installed.
hp all in one . Monitor size on both 24" don't want touch screen.
I'll still be keeping my Hp with win 7 as storage and back up
Question especially for you guys who kinda know my work flow.
TIA for any advice..
ann
Is this one of those refurbished 24 inch all-in-ones? I'm not fond of 24" displays. I think 27" is really a minimum size I can recommend (and for my own use, 32" is better).
What kind of budget are you working with?
I would suggest looking at one of those "Mini Computers" (Windoze version of the Mac Mini).
You could pair these & still get out for ~ $600 (or maybe a little less)
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Micro-OptiPlex-3060-Built-WiFi/dp/B0BF97Z7T2
($300 from Amazon)
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-S2721QS-Ultra-Thin-DisplayPort-Certified/dp/B08DQWG3JG/
($270 from Amazon)
... as much as it gripes me to suggest buying anything from Amazon after what Bezos has done to the Washington Post. I'd hope you could find a better deal from a different vendor.
I will buy locally whenever I can, but I often have to use Amazon to figure out what is available.
Usually it doesn't cost that much more to buy locally... Amazon price $100 - Local price $110 sort of thing.
And SOMETIMES, after I figure out what it is I want from visiting Amazon, it's possible to find the item from other vendors for a lower price.
And IF I can find it locally I don't have to worry about porch pirates.
I've got a delivery coming tomorrow "between 11:45 A.M. - 3:45 P.M.". I also have a scheduled appointment at the VA tomorrow at 1:30 P.M. and can't reschedule either one.
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On 3/17/2025 9:24 PM, ann sanfedele wrote:
JOhn - things a bit different in NYC .. almost impossible to buy
anything off the shelves anymore - amazingly my dumb TV actually was at
Best Buy in the store but that is very rare. Now that we have a coded
door on the apartment building I'm in and Amazon has the code they will
put it inside at least in the vestibule. I buy practically everything
that isn't food or drugs at the Salvation Army store about 1/2 a mile
from me.. I got a walker there that retails for $250 for $10.. bought
on a day when I had just wrenched my back trying on some shoes.. the
walker was something that someone had jsut brought in so I walked it
home. good for moving things around in the house.. I really don't need
it at all when I'm out and about. Nor a cane. lucky me!
at the moment I am moving furniture around to accomidate two computers
on one surface..
On 3/17/2025 8:45 PM, John Sessoms wrote:
On 3/17/2025 4:01 PM, ann sanfedele wrote:
John,
I just ordered your suggestion - the mini box (after confirming a
few things) - sounds perfect and size good. But I found a different
27" inch Dell screen
for $137. I had to confirm that I did not have to use wifi .
I hate using Amazon - but it is hte easiest thing here and they are
used to delivering packages to this building.
Thanks much!
ann
On 3/17/2025 12:16 PM, John Sessoms wrote:
On 3/13/2025 12:01 PM, ann sanfedele wrote:
which of these would you chose? For you PC guys only)
Dell Inspiron 24 All-in-One with win 11 installed.
hp all in one . Monitor size on both 24" don't want touch screen.
I'll still be keeping my Hp with win 7 as storage and back up
Question especially for you guys who kinda know my work flow.
TIA for any advice..
ann
Is this one of those refurbished 24 inch all-in-ones? I'm not fond
of 24" displays. I think 27" is really a minimum size I can
recommend (and for my own use, 32" is better).
What kind of budget are you working with?
I would suggest looking at one of those "Mini Computers" (Windoze
version of the Mac Mini).
You could pair these & still get out for ~ $600 (or maybe a little
less)
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Micro-OptiPlex-3060-Built-WiFi/dp/B0BF97Z7T2
($300 from Amazon)
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-S2721QS-Ultra-Thin-DisplayPort-Certified/dp/B08DQWG3JG/
($270 from Amazon)
... as much as it gripes me to suggest buying anything from Amazon
after what Bezos has done to the Washington Post. I'd hope you could
find a better deal from a different vendor.
I will buy locally whenever I can, but I often have to use Amazon to
figure out what is available.
Usually it doesn't cost that much more to buy locally... Amazon price
$100 - Local price $110 sort of thing.
And SOMETIMES, after I figure out what it is I want from visiting
Amazon, it's possible to find the item from other vendors for a lower
price.
And IF I can find it locally I don't have to worry about porch pirates.
I've got a delivery coming tomorrow "between 11:45 A.M. - 3:45 P.M.".
I also have a scheduled appointment at the VA tomorrow at 1:30 P.M.
and can't reschedule either one.
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