Comments on: Computer Buyers Have to Consider System Upgrades http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090422/computer-buyers-have-to-consider-system-upgrades/ from The Wall Street Journal Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:56:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Windows 7: Ready or Not, Here it Comes | Notebooks.com http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090422/computer-buyers-have-to-consider-system-upgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-3679 Windows 7: Ready or Not, Here it Comes | Notebooks.com Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:15:05 +0000 http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090422/computer-buyers-have-to-consider-system-upgrades/#comment-3679 [...] the new operating systems, adequate graphics chips will be more important than ever, because the computers will offload some tasks typically performed by the main processor onto the [...] [...] the new operating systems, adequate graphics chips will be more important than ever, because the computers will offload some tasks typically performed by the main processor onto the [...]

]]> By: 3 Reasons Nvidia Looks Good Despite Its Loss [GigaOM] | BYOHosting.com Blogs http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090422/computer-buyers-have-to-consider-system-upgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-2810 3 Reasons Nvidia Looks Good Despite Its Loss [GigaOM] | BYOHosting.com Blogs Sun, 10 May 2009 02:20:20 +0000 http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090422/computer-buyers-have-to-consider-system-upgrades/#comment-2810 [...] graphics chips. Personal tech guru Walt Mossberg last month even advised folks to focus on buying higher-end, discrete graphics processors when upgrading their PCs. However, this growth in market share may be coming at the expense of margins, which fell to stand [...] [...] graphics chips. Personal tech guru Walt Mossberg last month even advised folks to focus on buying higher-end, discrete graphics processors when upgrading their PCs. However, this growth in market share may be coming at the expense of margins, which fell to stand [...]

]]> By: 3 Reasons Nvidia Looks Good Despite Its Loss http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090422/computer-buyers-have-to-consider-system-upgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-2799 3 Reasons Nvidia Looks Good Despite Its Loss Fri, 08 May 2009 19:56:56 +0000 http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090422/computer-buyers-have-to-consider-system-upgrades/#comment-2799 [...] graphics chips. Personal tech guru Walt Mossberg last month even advised folks to focus on buying higher-end, discrete graphics processors when upgrading their PCs. However, this growth in market share may be coming at the expense of margins, which fell to stand [...] [...] graphics chips. Personal tech guru Walt Mossberg last month even advised folks to focus on buying higher-end, discrete graphics processors when upgrading their PCs. However, this growth in market share may be coming at the expense of margins, which fell to stand [...]

]]> By: Mega Mobile Solutions - Mobile Industry News http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090422/computer-buyers-have-to-consider-system-upgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-2761 Mega Mobile Solutions - Mobile Industry News Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:20:46 +0000 http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090422/computer-buyers-have-to-consider-system-upgrades/#comment-2761 [...] 7, Snow Leopard & Ubuntu Upgrading Walt Mossberg sez, if you’re shopping for a computer now, consider that both Microsoft and Apple will upgrade their [...] [...] 7, Snow Leopard & Ubuntu Upgrading Walt Mossberg sez, if you’re shopping for a computer now, consider that both Microsoft and Apple will upgrade their [...]

]]> By: Weekend Update, 4.26.09 [Digital Daily] | tech.shaundunne.com http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090422/computer-buyers-have-to-consider-system-upgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-2760 Weekend Update, 4.26.09 [Digital Daily] | tech.shaundunne.com Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:15:43 +0000 http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090422/computer-buyers-have-to-consider-system-upgrades/#comment-2760 [...] Walt Mossberg discusses the many new OS and system developments coming down the pike that should inform new computer buyers in the near future. In Mossberg’s Mailbox, Walt lays out the details of syncing to an iPhone [...] [...] Walt Mossberg discusses the many new OS and system developments coming down the pike that should inform new computer buyers in the near future. In Mossberg’s Mailbox, Walt lays out the details of syncing to an iPhone [...]

]]> By: Tech Whiz Underground » Weekend Update, 4.26.09 http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090422/computer-buyers-have-to-consider-system-upgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-2758 Tech Whiz Underground » Weekend Update, 4.26.09 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:06:57 +0000 http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090422/computer-buyers-have-to-consider-system-upgrades/#comment-2758 [...] Walt Mossberg discusses the many new OS and system developments coming down the pike that should inform new computer buyers in the near future. In Mossberg’s Mailbox, Walt lays out the details of syncing to an iPhone [...] [...] Walt Mossberg discusses the many new OS and system developments coming down the pike that should inform new computer buyers in the near future. In Mossberg’s Mailbox, Walt lays out the details of syncing to an iPhone [...]

]]> By: Weekend Update, 4.26.09 | Beth Callaghan | Digital Daily | AllThingsD http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090422/computer-buyers-have-to-consider-system-upgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-2757 Weekend Update, 4.26.09 | Beth Callaghan | Digital Daily | AllThingsD Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:18:13 +0000 http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090422/computer-buyers-have-to-consider-system-upgrades/#comment-2757 [...] PC Buyers Must Weigh Upgrades [...] [...] PC Buyers Must Weigh Upgrades [...]

]]> By: Dave Barnes http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090422/computer-buyers-have-to-consider-system-upgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-2756 Dave Barnes Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:29:53 +0000 http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090422/computer-buyers-have-to-consider-system-upgrades/#comment-2756 The simplest upgrade is to let Steve tell you what to buy. I bought and built my own Windows machines from 1997 thru 2005. Now, I let Steve tell me what I should use. For me, iMacs are the answer. I buy them for $2500 USD and sell them after 2+ years for $1000. For my our SOHO business, this makes perfect sense. And, now, I no longer am an expert on Intel and AMD chips. The simplest upgrade is to let Steve tell you what to buy.

I bought and built my own Windows machines from 1997 thru 2005.

Now, I let Steve tell me what I should use. For me, iMacs are the answer. I buy them for $2500 USD and sell them after 2+ years for $1000. For my our SOHO business, this makes perfect sense.

And, now, I no longer am an expert on Intel and AMD chips.

]]> By: Can The Mac Save You Upgrade Costs? ~ OS X Fanatics http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090422/computer-buyers-have-to-consider-system-upgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-2755 Can The Mac Save You Upgrade Costs? ~ OS X Fanatics Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:23:30 +0000 http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090422/computer-buyers-have-to-consider-system-upgrades/#comment-2755 [...] what others might think, the fact of the matter is many upgrades are driven by performance improvements or the promise of a [...] [...] what others might think, the fact of the matter is many upgrades are driven by performance improvements or the promise of a [...]

]]> By: Horizon highlights – Missed opportunities edition | csmonitor.com http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090422/computer-buyers-have-to-consider-system-upgrades/comment-page-1/#comment-2754 Horizon highlights – Missed opportunities edition | csmonitor.com Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:36:20 +0000 http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20090422/computer-buyers-have-to-consider-system-upgrades/#comment-2754 [...] timing: Computer buyers have to consider system upgrades “If you’re shopping for a computer now, there’s an added factor to consider. Later this [...] [...] timing: Computer buyers have to consider system upgrades “If you’re shopping for a computer now, there’s an added factor to consider. Later this [...]

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