need help buying a new computer

[rcmagraw]

I have roughly $1800 to spend on a computer. I have decided to go with the XPS but am unsure what model to get. The computer will be used for creative purpose only. Meaning for graphic interface like: 3ds, Maya, Photoshop… So, if you know a lot about computer I would great appreciate the help in finding the best computer that will fit my needs. Also, what operating system is the best to be running right now?

[bbwolf]

Hya rcmagraw

If you are really into getting a tight working, reliable and easy to maintain machine you should devinetly think about getting a mac. With your money you can get a 20" iMac. it´s a real bargain including a state of the art monitor.
You should even have money left to get at least a small Intuos. Don´t go for graphire if you can afford an Intuos.

OS X 10.4 and related is the most secure and stable OS I´ve encountered so far. And there´s a ton of software availlable for artists and for other stuff too. Often for free or token amount of money. (Even games. Most games get ´ported pretty fast for OS X nowadays. Plus you now can get boot camp and play the PC version too.) Often for free or token amount of money.

I am not made of money too, but getting an Apple for my worth of money was one of the most, if not the one most worthwhile investion I ever made. You don´t get as much out your dough anywhere else. I work proffesionally in graphics and entertainment for almost ten years now and I´ve allways found the mac superior to even highly specialized Windows running computers. Okay, they can fuck up too, but I spent MUCH MUCH more time maintaining a single PC than an entire network of apples. And frankly I like to work and create art and not become a maintaince computer geek.

that´s my two cents.
Hope it helps

Wolf