[Zeke]

Please don't start a Mac/PC war here. I've decided to buy a PC. Money. It's that simple to me. And I'm a believer in "you get what you pay for." But 2000 vs. under a grand is too difficult to get around. And, I got some preety good software waiting to be used that won't work on a Mac. One of those is the Norton security suite. (Too big for my current machines to run, so NIB.)

Down to the questions:

Seems Dell came up in the last discussion. Good enough?

I want to rip a lot of music for iPod use and also burn CD's. (Yeah, I know, you've had a dual drive for 5 years. Well, I haven't) Also do some video work, but mostly mindless transfer. Dell 512 enough?

Analog 15' flat panel, enough? Right format? You know, [u]xxx]/u] x xxx

Other recommendations? 512 memory gonna get it, or should I double that right away (when ordering)?

Custom build vs. off the shelf? Support? (I haven't had to call or go online for support in 7 years, gotta like the old stuff)

Anything else? Will do this tomorrow, hopefully online.