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I need advice on purchasing a new computer

Jan 1, 2005 6:21AM PST

Well, after losing EVERYTHING on my computer yesterday and not being able to get a copy of WORD and Powerpoint that is compatible with WINDOWS ME (found 1 on-line for about $60.00 more than the 2003 edition which of course is incompatible with ME) and the fact that I will lose some necessary items if I were to upgrade to XP, I think at this point it makes sense to just buy a new computer. Problem is--I don't know what "brand" to go for.

I have a Compaq (which would now be HP) and it has served me well for about 5 years. I have a friend who has had many problems with her Dell. My brother suggested e-machine, which I may be able to get at BJ's Warehouse of all places. Can anyone make some recommendations to steer me in the right direction?

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Steve and Karen - What VAIO Model Numbers
Jan 15, 2005 7:39AM PST

are you talking about and purchased?
VAIO is what Sony calls all their computers from what I can determine. They have VAIO V series, RB series, R series with RA and RS.
The ones at Circuit City, CompUSA, Tiger Direct, do not seem to be current models with the Sony site.

JR

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VAIO
Jan 16, 2005 12:39PM PST

it's the PCV-RS720G

and you're right.......no longer featured on the sony site.

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VAIO
Jan 20, 2005 9:26PM PST

Go here http://www.cyberpowersystem.com/ and click on the one that's $438 and upgrade it the way you want it, you'll be surprised what you can get for the money.