CUSTOM BUILDS

Are you looking to update your old technology? We understand that there are a lot of things to consider when buying a new computer. In techie terms, you have decisions about processor types (do you want duo or quad?), hard drive sizes, ram specifications, graphic card capabilities, and mother board options. Unless you have the Cheater's Guide to Being a Geek shoved in your back pocket much of this probably sounds like gibberish.

At PC Pro we understand that and will gladly take the time to discuss your options in laymen terms. We'll ask you questions that focus on your computer usage tendencies (What do you use it for?) and form a system around you and your budget. We won't try to sell unnecessary upgrades that you'll never use. This guarantees that the computer system you buy is a cost effective approach to getting exactly what you need, no more, and no less.

Below are several platform models. Depending on your needs we will customize the proper components as appropriate.

CURRENT PLATFORM MODELS

		Back 2 Basics Description: Basic at-home setup PCX100 Home PCX200 Home PCX300 Home Build your own call 434-978-7335 View our complete line of custom systems
		Mid-range systems for the Power User Description: Advance at-home or in the office setup PC Pro Xtreme Home Office PC Pro Small Business PC Pro Professional Build your own call 434-978-7335 View our complete line of custom systems
		High end Gaming Solutions Description: Crush your greatest enemies PC Pro Night Defender PC Pro Dragon Fire PC Pro Dark Force Build your own call 434-978-7335 View our complete line of High End Gamers

All PC Pro Computers come with a one year parts and labor Warranty.  All warranties can be upgraded with in 30 Days of original purchase date.

PC Pro Computers, Inc.
1835-B Seminole Trail • Charlottesville, VA 22901
434-978-7335 • 434-978-4287
info@pcprocomputers.com

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Windows 7 Review

Our Windows 7 review takes the new operating system through the paces. Should you upgrade to Windows 7 or pass?

It’s finally here. Nearly three years after Microsoft unleashed Windows Vista unto the world, crippling otherwise competent computers with obscene system requirements and feature bloat, Microsoft has returned for redemption with Windows 7, otherwise known as “what Vista should have been.” Though not as revolutionary in appearance as its predecessor, Microsoft has promised a slew of long-awaited refinements, including better performance, a powerful universal search, and better driver and hardware compatibility. We popped our freshly minted RTM copy of Windows 7 into the favorite office test bed – HP’s Firebird – and put the new OS through its paces to see whether Redmond can deliver on its promises when Windows 7 hits the streets on October 22.

Installation

Not surprisingly, the installer for Windows 7 looks uncannily like Windows Vista’s: pop in the disc, navigate through a few questions about where you want it installed, then let it grind out the rest. Amazingly, it took only 17 minutes after finishing up the brief question period to landing on the Windows 7 desktop – a pretty impressive feat.

After launching for the very first time, Windows 7 transparently dealt with all our Firebird’s hardware except the video card, which we had to right click on under device manager and ask it to pull new drivers for. After a short automated search and install process, we had month-old drivers on the machine without so much as having to open a browser – though we did find slightly fresher drivers on Nvidia’s site.

The New Desktop

While Windows 7 retains the same glassy window style, icons and many other holdovers from Vista, more users will immediately notice that the taskbar has changed dramatically. Most notably, Microsoft has stripped out the clutter. A slightly taller taskbar now accommodates large, squared-off icons (rather than rectangular labels) in the bar, making it in some ways similar to Mac’s OS X dock. Every open program gets an icon, but you can also pin your favorites to hang out on the bottom even when they’re not in use, similar to the quick-launch area in previous Windows. This helps reduce the visual untidiness that comes from stringing out program titles in the taskbar itself. And really who needs them? If you do decide to revert to the old ways, Windows 7 will allow you to turn off the icon-based system, and also shrink the taskbar back to its original size.

HAVE A VISION? Already have a specific computer system style in mind? Maybe you want your case decorated with crazy blue L.E.Ds or four accessible DVD drives. Whatever your predefined notion is we want to hear about it!

Our platforms are designed for the average computer user, but like custom cars, we know there's individuals out there who want to make their machine truly unique. PC Pro will work with you to make it just the way you want. How's that for customization!?!