It's easy to say it's "better" to build from parts, when you have someone else to do the work for you... :P Try doing all the research yourself (at least once), and then tell me if it was worth the time / effort. If you think so, then great! I was only expressing a personal preference.
Kathy,
I know the OT smilie was a little uncalled for, but I think it's a funny one so I wanted to share.
It's easy to say it's "better" to build from parts, when you have someone else to do the work for you... :P Try doing all the research yourself (at least once), and then tell me if it was worth the time / effort.
If you think so, then great! I was only expressing a personal preference. 
Kathy,
I know the OT smilie was a little uncalled for, but I think it's a funny one so I wanted to share.