New Computer & Monitor?

[arhuranna]

Hello,

It's time to move up. I've about decided on the computer.

Dell Vostero 400, Core 2 Duo 4 mg cache 2.33 ghz.
320 gb hard drive 7200rpm
3gb ram 800 Mhz
dvd/cd+-rw drive 16x
NVIDA 8600 video card 256mb
office 2007 basic
roxio cd/dvd creator
PSE 6.0
19 in 1 card reader
set up and files transfered

How does this sound? I need help to get the most bang for the buck.

I would like to replace the monitor with a 20-22 in. lcd and need recomendation on good brands or sites that offer good reviews.

Tkanks for taking a look,

Mitch

[epaul6]

I have the dell XPS. I think the core 2 duo w 4 MB cache is the key. It really seems to speed up processor intense programs like PSE (especially if the organizer and editor are open). My wife just got a new XPS notebook with the same type of processor and cache and its own video card. It came with PSE 6 and Premier 4 already loaded. Now if I can just pry it from her fingers.......

As far as the monitor. There has been some discussion about those large monitors-some comment that they are too big to be sitting computer distance away. I still use a 19 inch CRT because I like the color results better-but that is just me.

[arhuranna]

Thanks for the help,

The computer I am looking at has the Core 2 duo with 4mg cache. I think it will be fine. I looked at the Vostero line as I am not a gamer and it looked like the XPS line was more set up for that, trying to save a few dollars for the monitor. Need to get something ordered next week.

Regards,

Mitch

[TonyW]

The one big question that you didn't mention was the operating system. Vista or XP ?? That's something I'd have a tough time deciding right now.

Tony

[arhuranna]

I've decided to stay with XP for now. Still seems to be some bugs to work out with Vista. Any thoughts on the monitor situation?

Regards,

Mitch