Mike, I'm pretty much on the "build your own" program after the last couple experiences, but I don't think that's "you"
It seems to me that there are two fatal flaws in most off-the-shelf systems. First, the video is usually integrated instead of separate (you'd probably need an upgraded video card for the CAD stuff). Second, all the crap bloatware that gets pre-loaded.
We have HP's at work and I still have some Dells at home. No problems with either. We DID have trouble with Gateways.
I'm still intrigued by the notion of using this
Sony 200 disk thing to rip all your CD's to your hard drive. THAT would be worth something to me. I don't know whether you have to have a Sony PC or not.
I'm sure somebody with more experience than I will be along shortly.
