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Advantages: affordable machine that runs Quake 3 with no probs.
Disadvantages: Not the latest anymore!

...look at Comet and their Patriot (or similar) range. Note: wherever you buy, be very specific about how good you want the sound and graphics to be. With soaring chip speeds and bulging superfast ram in most machines, sound and graphics cards are crucial to good performance. ... Read review

Advantages: Go for small office or low end user needs
Disadvantages: Hard to get parts not Upgrade friendly

...too much from the little Patriot Booksize MII300. Why? Well lets look at the specifications as sold by PC World, Dixons and Currys.  Cyrix MII-300 Processor  32 MB SDRAM Memory  4.3 GB Samsung Hard Dive  52 Speed CDRom  ATI Trident Blade 3D Graphics with 4Mb Shared Memory  CMI 8738 PCI Onboard Sound  56k Onboard AMR Modem  Davicom 9102 Onboard Network Interface Card  ...
...seems to have everything. But it isn’t an all singing all dancing wonder. If gaming is your scene this machine isn’t for you. I don’t even recommend it for first time users. It is ideal if you want to build a little network and practice being a network manager. And it is ideal if you just want to connect to the net every now and then or use a word processor occasionally. It is ideal for building a small network cheaply in a school ... Read review

Advantages: Speed, looks, ease of use.
Disadvantages: None

I bought my iMac as I my "PC" was due for replacement and had become unreliable. A few of my friends have iMacs and I was instantly grabbed by the design and ease of use when I sat in front of one. Some of this is due to the software that comes pre-loaded onto the iMac. I went for the 2GB version with the 2.66 Processor as the prices had just dropped. The iMac boots up lightening quick compared to my PC. In around 15 seconds I can be using the system ...
...is extremely clear and at 20 inch - large enough for most people to use as their home computer. I thought I would be keeping the PC to one side to use when the iMac didn't have the ability to do a certain job but I have thrown it away now as everything I need to do works. The beauty of the iMac is that it does exactly what you except. No fuss, first time - every time. It comes pre-loaded with the operating system and iLife08 which had iPhoto, iDVD ... Read review

Advantages: Very organized.
Disadvantages: Pricy.

The Dell OptiPlex is a very unique machine, manufactured very well. There are several types of OptiPlex, Ultraslim, Slim, Mini-Tower, and the Standard size. The way these machines were made makes it easy to upgrade, use, and is extremely user friendly. There are a wide selection of monitors available from your standard monitor, to a widescreen LCD. You can customize the keyboard and mouse, operating system, such as Vista, Vista Ultimate, and Vista ... Read review

Advantages: Very clean, easy use system.
Disadvantages: A little pricy.

Hp is the best computer brand to date. Hp is the most user friendly, most customizable, and also the most stable. I have never heard of a bad review about Hp before. Definitely recommend Hp to a friend. Hp seems to last the longest out of any Pc. Hp customer care is very genuine and you always get a live person. There are a number of things you can customize, the chassis (body) with different sizes, designs, and a number of different styles. Prices ... Read review