I do what I don’t want to….

Well, the decision has been made. I have resigned to the fact that my next piece of computer technology will be store bought.  For the last six months or so I have been dreaming of a Windows Home Server, well of building one.  That dream has died.  It just ain’t gonna happen.  I spec’ed and priced components yesterday.  I am very happy with the system build.  I believe it would be a great machine, but my machine comes in $15 cheaper than the HP MediaSmart Home Server.  I am gonna have to go with HP.  It almost makes me cry.  I was so looking forward to building that machine.  Now my machine did have a better CPU, RAM, case, power supply, and probably motherboard.  The HP is still a good machine.  That extra $15 gets me some cool software for picture sharing, service and warranty too.  That is really the main reason.  Amazon does not charge tax and shipping is free too.  There are no hidden costs.  The machine I had spec’ed did not include shipping on it.  I don’t believe there would have been any tax, but you never know.  The time frame is a different story.  I was going to get the case and power supply on Friday.  Amazon is sold out right now, but I would like to order by year’s end.  I guess I’ll just have to wait and see.