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Does anyone have a suggestion for an all-in-one desktop?
Posted on 1/16/17 at 8:23 pm
Posted on 1/16/17 at 8:23 pm
This will be used mainly to run a relatively small 2nd business. Basically, I'll need Windows, Office, and the ability to print and scan using peripherals.
There's zero use for media consumption on this device. It'd be nice to stream music while doing paperwork but I've got other options throughout the house for entertainment.
I just want something that sits on top of my desk, hooks into a Brother Feed Tray Scanner and a Brother Laser Printer and runs them both very well. I'll probably be using Adobe Pro, Word, DropBox and e-mail mainly. I've gotten away with just iOS devices and printers and using the scanners at my office thus far along with webmail and Drop Box, but I need to have all of those capabilities here at home.
There are options from Dell, HP, Acer, Apple and everyone in between that run the entire gamut from price perspectives. Obviously I'd like to not get bent over, but this is the first desktop I'm ever purchasing. Come to think of it, I bought a Sony VAIO in 2007 and it's actually mothballed here in my office now. So I haven't been in the game for these. Like. Ever.
TIA for any suggestions.
There's zero use for media consumption on this device. It'd be nice to stream music while doing paperwork but I've got other options throughout the house for entertainment.
I just want something that sits on top of my desk, hooks into a Brother Feed Tray Scanner and a Brother Laser Printer and runs them both very well. I'll probably be using Adobe Pro, Word, DropBox and e-mail mainly. I've gotten away with just iOS devices and printers and using the scanners at my office thus far along with webmail and Drop Box, but I need to have all of those capabilities here at home.
There are options from Dell, HP, Acer, Apple and everyone in between that run the entire gamut from price perspectives. Obviously I'd like to not get bent over, but this is the first desktop I'm ever purchasing. Come to think of it, I bought a Sony VAIO in 2007 and it's actually mothballed here in my office now. So I haven't been in the game for these. Like. Ever.
TIA for any suggestions.
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Posted on 1/16/17 at 9:12 pm to GFunk
Best Buy Dell All In One
Got this for my kids a few months back and has been great. Its plenty of power and speed for what you need. In fact they have an i5 and some with 8GB of RAM for around the $600-700 range.
You will get some good recs on here. Many computer gurus- paging LSUTOO
Got this for my kids a few months back and has been great. Its plenty of power and speed for what you need. In fact they have an i5 and some with 8GB of RAM for around the $600-700 range.
You will get some good recs on here. Many computer gurus- paging LSUTOO
Posted on 1/16/17 at 9:31 pm to GFunk
With as big of an Apple fanboy as you come across as, I surprised you are even asking this question. Buy a Mac and run Windows through Bootcamp.
Posted on 1/16/17 at 10:43 pm to DannyB
I love Apple Products and services, but I have rarely commented on any discussions outside of iDevices like an iPad, iPod, iPhone or Apple TV and Apple Watch. Of which I own multiple of all but the Watch. I have family who use Apple computers but I can't speak with experience to them beyond here or there use.
But beyond that, the use case here is applicable for business applications. The overwhelming majority of which are Windows-based. Granted what you say about Bootcamp is applicable. But I have run my business really inexpensively and while iDevices are affordable for me, Apple Computers are absolutely not. They're also absolutely not healthy for my biz' modest finances.
But beyond that, the use case here is applicable for business applications. The overwhelming majority of which are Windows-based. Granted what you say about Bootcamp is applicable. But I have run my business really inexpensively and while iDevices are affordable for me, Apple Computers are absolutely not. They're also absolutely not healthy for my biz' modest finances.
This post was edited on 1/17/17 at 10:20 am
Posted on 1/16/17 at 11:24 pm to GFunk
Would never buy an all in one. Buy a small or ultra small form factor desktop.
Posted on 1/16/17 at 11:30 pm to GFunk
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They're also absolutely not healthy for my biz' modest finances.
I don't think any all in one is. You will be paying a premium for the form factor. Also upgrading/repairing will be more expensive.
My aunt has an all in one, and the screen is shot. Instead of just buying a new display for $100, she's got to buy a whole new computer.
Posted on 1/17/17 at 8:52 am to GFunk
You can find a used desktop that will do everything you want for less than $300.
Make some cash and then upgrade.
Make some cash and then upgrade.
Posted on 1/17/17 at 9:33 am to I Love Bama
Get a KVM (Keyboard, video mouse) switch and a simple small desktop. Less power comsumption and just switch to screens when you need. Or create a virtual machine on your primary desktop and run it that way.
Posted on 1/17/17 at 10:21 am to broadhead
Guys I'm not opposed to switching form factors if it makes sense. Can you recommend me any space-saving desktop ideas? Again, I've been out of the loop for multiple years without having a need for this type of product.
TIA
TIA
Posted on 1/17/17 at 11:29 am to GFunk
quote:The NUCs are pretty neat, you can bolt them to the back of a monitor. Basically an all in one that can be upgraded/repaired piecemeal.
Can you recommend me any space-saving desktop ideas?
But there is a premium attached to that form factor also. Not sure if it's better or worse as far as price/performance vs an all in one, but personally I prefer the flexibility and long run savings.
You'll just have to decide if the space savings is worth the price.
Posted on 1/17/17 at 11:37 am to Korkstand
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