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Don't be fooled by cheap department store computers!
Proprietary or non-modular systems!
Meaning: A proprietary system or often known as an integrated systems, have much of the hardware that makes up a computer built into the main board or built physically into the case of the computer and so on.
For example: A proprietary or integrated system will have the following:
1. A very small power supply.
2. Many of the parts will only be available from the manufacturer.
3. The Video card, sound card, network card, modem, and all controllers are built directly into the
motherboard.
4. Almost all proprietary systems are very limited as far as upgrading.
5. Most of the time the $299.00 to $599.00 systems use very low end CPU's, Chipsets, and other low end components plus the integrated components.
What does this mean to the end user:
1. Repairs will be expensive. Anytime you are tied to one company for a replacement part it's going to be expensive.
For example: a replacement power supply for a typical proprietary system starts at $145.00 and goes up. A replacement power supply for an Industrial standard clone (Non- Proprietary) system starts at $45. Why the big difference: Because their is one company selling replacement Packard Bell parts and over one million selling clone parts.
2. Windows "This function has Performed an illegal operation" Systems with low end or no name chip sets have 10x the amount of windows errors as those built with Intel, Award, or Via chip sets. Most windows errors are caused by either compatibility, system driver issues, our just plain outdated controller chips.
3. Upgrading your system: All computers are advertised as upgradeable, but the question becomes to what extent. In most proprietary systems you can upgrade the CPU, Ram Memory, and hard drive. With non-proprietary system such as the true blue Intel components not only are they upgradeable but Intel offers a three year next day warranty replacement.
The problems that you run into are:
1. What happens after both of the two expansion slots are full? "Little Expandability"
2. How do I upgrade or replace my video card or modem if they are integrated into the systems main board.? Some can be disabled and some can't, then the question becomes do I have any free slots?
3. Since the Windows operating software comes on a restore disk, how do I re-install without formatting my hard drive and loosing everything when I have an operating system problem.
4. Why can't the system run the latest CPU? Low end chip sets often do not support the most current CPU's on the market.
5. Why do I have to spend hours on the phone with technical support in another country reloading my operating system? Can’t they just send a technician out to fix it?
The fact of the matter is that software is changing daily and users need systems that can change with the software easily, cost effectively, and on site if necessary.
Why should I purchase a computer from a local computer company such as Holland Computers, Inc.?
Most of larger local computer companies such as Holland Computers, Inc. have several system engineers that work very hard to test incoming system parts and build the best PC for the dollar that give both performance and dependability and can be easily upgraded. Staying clear of proprietary or integrated systems and building cutting edge systems that will give years of uninterrupted use. The leaders of the industry such as Del and Gateway dictate the pricing of the market, so profits are slim, but in most cases for a small difference in cost a good modular clone system will out perform a proprietary system any day. Cost differences rang depending on the options selected for the system.
Anyone that works in this industry knows that the goal is to produce a product that will perform to the customers wishes and be ready for up coming changes. At the same time keeping the cost factor in line with the leaders of the industry, keeping track of all returned products and eliminating those that become a problem. Over the years one of the key factors in the growth of Holland Computers has been it's ability to adapt to its customer needs, the ever changing industry and provide the service expected by its customers, and build Non-proprietary modular systems that perform, repairs easily, and that can grow with that company or person.
Our biggest demand from small business is on site service. All system and networks designed by Holland Computers, Inc. are designed around "Minimal down time". Lets face is down time means lost income. With a Modular Non- proprietary system repairs and upgrades can easily be done right on site, no need to send it back to the manufacturer or a factor repair center, simply changing the bad component within the system and letting the user go back to work.
We hope that this document sheds a light on the vast price differences out in the market place today and look forward to servicing all your computer needs.
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