turtlespeed 221 #1 September 10, 2008 On an $1100 or so budget . . .I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #2 September 10, 2008 Didn't you just get a new laptop about a year ago???? g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #3 September 10, 2008 QuoteDidn't you just get a new laptop about a year ago???? g Nope - I was shopping for a relative . . . last one I got was in 04. This one is for my field office.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #4 September 10, 2008 Quote Quote Didn't you just get a new laptop about a year ago???? g Nope - I was shopping for a relative . . . last one I got was in 04. This one is for my field office. Ahhhh, I see... Well, if you talk to Steve, he'll say Dell! You can play with his next week to check it out. edited to add: and don't be cranky with me BIOTCH! g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #5 September 10, 2008 Quote and don't be cranky with me BIOTCH! g Crawl up on something when you try to look me in the eyes when you say that!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #6 September 10, 2008 if you are going to take it in the field (yard) regularly why not look at the mini notebooks. Acer, ASUS (EeePC), and HP all have just released inexpensive models with resonable power and capacity.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #7 September 10, 2008 I like the larger keyboards and larger screens.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #8 September 11, 2008 I suggest you stop downloading gay goat porn and your computer will last longerYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #9 September 11, 2008 Stay away from Toshita!!!! That is all.Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #10 September 11, 2008 QuoteI suggest you stop downloading gay goat porn and your computer will last longer BAM!!"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vskydiver 0 #11 September 11, 2008 I bought an HP about a year and a half ago. It had some difficulties as sometimes these things do, but HP was really good about taking care of it and fast. They even called me the next day to make sure everything was still going OK. Then six months out of warranty I had problems again. HP still took care of it as if it were still covered and fixed things promptly. If I were to buy another laptop, I'd get another HP. Their service was fast and prompt. I didn't have to wait for hours on the phone for a tech guy. If they couldn't fix it they sent me a box to send it back to them so they could fix it and they only took 2 working days to get it back to me. (Both times!) I am very impressed with HP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #12 September 11, 2008 QuoteOn an $1100 or so budget . . . With what other requirements? Do you want to lug the thing around on a bicycle? Do you want a desktop replacement you can use in morethan one room? Do you want a lot of battery life to watch DVDs on trans-oceanic flights? Do you use it for software development or just visiting web sites? I bought a Dell 1420 because it's reasonably small, big enough to do real work, fits 4G of memory, has a dual core processor for software development, and a 9 cell battery pack that stays charged through most longer business meetings. I'd have spent a lot less money and gotten a bigger screen if I needed something for around the house. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #13 September 11, 2008 Stop in at the 2001 bar. $25 a dance. For $100, a great laptop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #14 September 11, 2008 I have no meaningful suggestions. This little "finder" on cNet is pretty neat though, that might give you some ideas: http://reviews.cnet.com/4247-3121_7-6.html?tag=leftColumnArea1.0So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #15 September 11, 2008 QuoteI bought an HP about a year and a half ago. It had some difficulties as sometimes these things do, but HP was really good about taking care of it and fast. They even called me the next day to make sure everything was still going OK. Then six months out of warranty I had problems again. HP still took care of it as if it were still covered and fixed things promptly. If I were to buy another laptop, I'd get another HP. Their service was fast and prompt. I didn't have to wait for hours on the phone for a tech guy. If they couldn't fix it they sent me a box to send it back to them so they could fix it and they only took 2 working days to get it back to me. (Both times!) I am very impressed with HP. I have the slightly smaller version of Valinda's HP - smaller screen and keyboard (HP Pavilion DV2000t). The only problem I've had with it is I got a bum battery - it would run out in about 15 minutes; I've replaced it with a knockoff (non-HP) battery and it's fine now - I get about the battery life I'd expect on an average consumer-grade notebook - around 3 hours. The only thing I don't like about the HPs is where they place the wireless toggle switch - it's right in the front of the laptop, so that it's very easy to accidentally hit it if you're actually holding the laptop on your lap. Otherwise, I've been pretty happy with mine as well."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #16 September 11, 2008 QuoteQuote The only thing I don't like about the HPs is where they place the wireless toggle switch - it's right in the front of the laptop, so that it's very easy to accidentally hit it if you're actually holding the laptop on your lap. Otherwise, I've been pretty happy with mine as well. My Acer Travelmate has the same problemYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #17 September 11, 2008 My suggestion is to give me your old one when you get a new one. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pwln 0 #18 September 11, 2008 I got my wife an Acer Aspire about a year ago and she has had no problems with it at all. The wireless and bluetooth switches are on the front but they have not posed a problem yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tuna-Salad 0 #19 September 11, 2008 Anything sonyMillions of my potential children died on your daughters' face last night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnMitchell 16 #20 September 11, 2008 Quote My suggestion is to give me your old one when you get a new one. What, you like gay goat porn? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnMitchell 16 #21 September 11, 2008 Quote Then six months out of warranty I had problems again. HP still took care of it as if it were still covered and fixed things promptly. Wow, who sweet talked them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Peej 0 #22 September 11, 2008 QuoteStay away from Toshita!!!! That is all. You're the second person I've heard say that in the last few weeks, I bought a new one through a friend that works at SAP about a year ago and (touch wood) i have had no problems. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites birdlike 0 #23 September 11, 2008 QuoteOn an $1100 or so budget . . . Shit, you can get a decent Dell for like HALF of that, and have money for skydives, and a video camera, and software to edit your videos!Spirits fly on dangerous missions Imaginations on fire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #24 September 11, 2008 I just went over to cnn.com to see if I could find some footage of the Team Fastrak 9/11 jumps, and I saw this link on the homepage. Sounds perfect for you! "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Armour666 0 #25 September 11, 2008 First what do you need or want to do with your system? If all it is for to do documents, internet, email, and other low level stuff then one for $500 will more then do well no need to over buy. What level of pc use and self support are you comfortable with? If you want good support get a dell from the business line not their home line. Dell uses off shore support for their home PC line (India) their business support is U.S. based and quicker response. I got a clearance Acer for $450 came with 120 Gb of storage 2 gb ram and will do every thing I need audio editing some games, since I don't heavy game with my laptop or do Video editing. I saved the $$ for other things and didn’t over buy. I buy a new system every 2 years this way. I do I.T. consulting and support and I have seen problems with pretty much every brand but good with every brand. I deploy over 3000 PC a years for corporations and refreshes so I’ve seen it all. I have owned HP, Dell, Acer, IBM, Lovano, now days with what even low end Laptops come with there is not such a huge need as in the past to get bleeding endge for more power and memory In 2002 I had a HP with 30 gb storage 1.2 Ghz and 512 ram running XP pro and cost me 2200 no I just spent $450 for and Acer 120 gb storage, 2.4 Ghz, and 2 gb of ram and still running XP proSO this one time at band camp..... "Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
sunshine 2 #17 September 11, 2008 My suggestion is to give me your old one when you get a new one. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwln 0 #18 September 11, 2008 I got my wife an Acer Aspire about a year ago and she has had no problems with it at all. The wireless and bluetooth switches are on the front but they have not posed a problem yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuna-Salad 0 #19 September 11, 2008 Anything sonyMillions of my potential children died on your daughters' face last night. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #20 September 11, 2008 Quote My suggestion is to give me your old one when you get a new one. What, you like gay goat porn? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #21 September 11, 2008 Quote Then six months out of warranty I had problems again. HP still took care of it as if it were still covered and fixed things promptly. Wow, who sweet talked them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #22 September 11, 2008 QuoteStay away from Toshita!!!! That is all. You're the second person I've heard say that in the last few weeks, I bought a new one through a friend that works at SAP about a year ago and (touch wood) i have had no problems. Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birdlike 0 #23 September 11, 2008 QuoteOn an $1100 or so budget . . . Shit, you can get a decent Dell for like HALF of that, and have money for skydives, and a video camera, and software to edit your videos!Spirits fly on dangerous missions Imaginations on fire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #24 September 11, 2008 I just went over to cnn.com to see if I could find some footage of the Team Fastrak 9/11 jumps, and I saw this link on the homepage. Sounds perfect for you! "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Armour666 0 #25 September 11, 2008 First what do you need or want to do with your system? If all it is for to do documents, internet, email, and other low level stuff then one for $500 will more then do well no need to over buy. What level of pc use and self support are you comfortable with? If you want good support get a dell from the business line not their home line. Dell uses off shore support for their home PC line (India) their business support is U.S. based and quicker response. I got a clearance Acer for $450 came with 120 Gb of storage 2 gb ram and will do every thing I need audio editing some games, since I don't heavy game with my laptop or do Video editing. I saved the $$ for other things and didn’t over buy. I buy a new system every 2 years this way. I do I.T. consulting and support and I have seen problems with pretty much every brand but good with every brand. I deploy over 3000 PC a years for corporations and refreshes so I’ve seen it all. I have owned HP, Dell, Acer, IBM, Lovano, now days with what even low end Laptops come with there is not such a huge need as in the past to get bleeding endge for more power and memory In 2002 I had a HP with 30 gb storage 1.2 Ghz and 512 ram running XP pro and cost me 2200 no I just spent $450 for and Acer 120 gb storage, 2.4 Ghz, and 2 gb of ram and still running XP proSO this one time at band camp..... "Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
