Is quickbooks the most intensive thing she’ll be using the computer for? If so, there’s a pretty low bar for computer that will be fine. Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, etc are all making good units and you can get some nice small form factor ones for not too much money. I’d just make sure to get something with at least 8 GB of ram and an SSD if possible. Those two will make the day to day usability much nicer.I have a friend who was just hired as manager of a tennis club, and the accountant wants her to buy a new computer. He insists Apple products won't be compatible with what he uses.
She'll be using Quickbooks.
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Is quickbooks the most intensive thing she’ll be using the computer for? If so, there’s a pretty low bar for computer that will be fine. Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, etc are all making good units and you can get some nice small form factor ones for not too much money. I’d just make sure to get something with at least 8 GB of ram and an SSD if possible. Those two will make the day to day usability much nicer.
I mean if the computer is always going to be stationary and only used for work/in the office, there's really no point in getting a laptop.Desktop, why? Go with laptop and and extra monitor.
Quickbooks work fine on Macs.
Get a Dell or an HP or a whatever - unless you’re spending some money, they are all the same generic bits slapped into in a generic plastic case. No reason to overthink it.
Generally agreed, though I will say take a look at the new Mac Mini with the M1 chip, which runs for around $700. Performance and specs wise, it beats out the majority of desktops/laptops at that price point.If you are only using quickbooks you can basically get anything. Macs are a waste of money for 80%-90% of people who won them.
Agreed, great little computer for most users as long as software compatibility works for their needs (i.e. any consistent excel user can tell you how frustrating the dumbed down version you get on ios is).Generally agreed, though I will say take a look at the new Mac Mini with the M1 chip, which runs for around $700. Performance and specs wise, it beats out the majority of desktops/laptops at that price point.
Fair but how many people are buying mac mini's?Generally agreed, though I will say take a look at the new Mac Mini with the M1 chip, which runs for around $700. Performance and specs wise, it beats out the majority of desktops/laptops at that price point.
Agreed, great little computer for most users as long as software compatibility works for their needs (i.e. any consistent excel user can tell you how frustrating the dumbed down version you get on ios is).
I’m sure they were very purposeful (and it worked). I work with companies that almost exclusively use macs… all except for their finance and accounting departments who are almost exclusively on PCs.Microsoft made some idiotic decisions with the iOS version of Excel. Just inexplicable….like, do you want to put a header on this spreadsheet? Ooooo…no. Need a computer for that.
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I’m sure they were very purposeful (and it worked). I work with companies that almost exclusively use macs… all except for their finance and accounting departments who are almost exclusively on PCs.
Good point, I mistyped initially. I will say, the mac desktop version is garbage for any more detailed user. Dumbed down in very frustrating ways if you need anything more than the most basic functions. Again though, clearly a business decision by Microsoft and one that worked.The Mac version is complete, we were referring to the iOS version.
I am very sure that not allowing mobile users to put a header on their spreadsheet was very purposeful.
They nerfed it in dumb ways to prop up the desktop product.
Thanks for the heads up. I've waiting to pull the trigger and don't think I'm going to do better.I’m biased but Dell has a “Black Friday in July” event that just started yesterday. Dell Inspiron Desktops
Yep. The simple answer is that the components are going to be more or less the same in any Windows desktop. The build quality may vary, and support will be of different levels.
Probably not still a thing. Any PC maker is sourcing components from largely the same group of manufacturers (and commonly switching them constantly to battle the current component shortages). I will say from a quality standpoint, it’s probably easier now to pick a good PC than it has ever been. Pick the specs you want at the right price and unless you’re a gamer or other power user, you’ll get a good computer.Not sure if it's still true, but when I taught technology I was told companies like Dell use the same parts in every machine. Many of the less expensive computers are built with part from many vendors - which ever can deliver with the lowest price at the time.
This comes into play when trying to troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
Probably not still a thing. Any PC maker is sourcing components from largely the same group of manufacturers (and commonly switching them constantly to battle the current component shortages). I will say from a quality standpoint, it’s probably easier now to pick a good PC than it has ever been. Pick the specs you want at the right price and unless you’re a gamer or other power user, you’ll get a good computer.
I’ve built my own the last couple so can’t really comment on the customer service for each nowadays.'Which PC maker has customer service comparable to Apple?
And what component should see look for. No need for high end graphic nor extra memory.
It'll be used strictly for a small business (maybe 20 employees), will use Office, including whatever their db program is now and Quickbooks. Perhaps some email or text blasts when the club will be closed due to weather.