Laptops?

[cloudy]

I'm thinking seriously of buying this . It runs Vista, a system I've not tried yet.

Anyone have one?

 

[FatDino]

I wouldn't go with Delll. Their notebooks overheat too often.

Used to have an Inspiron 1100.

 

[cloudy]

Didn't I read somewhere that they fixed that, though?

Maybe something else. Thing is, I sorta can get a discount, and since I'm always strapped for cash, that's a big incentive.

 

[FatDino]

Didn't I read somewhere that they fixed that, though?

Maybe something else. Thing is, I sorta can get a discount, and since I'm always strapped for cash, that's a big incentive.

Nope, they say they did, but still overheat sometimes. Especially when you buy Intel Pentium 4's.

You don't have to worry about Vista, even though it's more difficult to use than XP, you can always remove it and install XP.

If you can get discount, I'd say go for it. But make sure you ask them about the overheating problem before you write the check.

 

[SesameStreet]

My son is the COO of a Computer Consulting firm that has clients nationwide. His company only recommends Dell Laptops. They have fixed the overheating problem. I don't have a laptop, but my PC is a brand new Dell with Vista and I love Vista.

 

[Guest]

Bare Cub has been running with the 1501 now for a while. No complaints.

 

[drksideofthemoon]

I'm thinking seriously of buying this . It runs Vista, a system I've not tried yet.

Anyone have one?

I've got a Dell...I like it...I don't know if I like Vista or not, I haven't heard many good things about it. Im running XP-Pro right now...

 

[Liar]

I'm thinking seriously of buying this . It runs Vista, a system I've not tried yet.

Anyone have one?

I looked at the tech specs. It says "Up tp 2 GB DD2 memory." meaning you can probably get it with less. Make sure the one you buy includes ALL of those 2 GB. Or else Windows Vista will make you weep. It craves memory like crazy, but if you have enough, it's very nice.

Looks good otherwise.

 

[FatDino]

I looked at the tech specs. It says "Up tp 2 GB DD2 memory." meaning you can probably get it with less. Make sure the one you buy includes ALL of those 2 GB. Or else Windows Vista will make you weep. It craves memory like crazy, but if you have enough, it's very nice.

Looks good otherwise.

Yep, run its properties first. Can' trust anyone these days.

 

[cloudy]

I looked at the tech specs. It says "Up tp 2 GB DD2 memory." meaning you can probably get it with less. Make sure the one you buy includes ALL of those 2 GB. Or else Windows Vista will make you weep. It craves memory like crazy, but if you have enough, it's very nice.

Looks good otherwise.

Yep, that's what I was planning. Also choosing the DVD+/-RW with Dual Layer13 DVD+R write capacity.

 

[3113]

Macbook!

As an Apple Cultist, I have to ask, why not buy this? It runs Vista also (you do know that everything Vista does, Mac's OS X did first--and still does, better and less of a memory hog). Yep. There's a free program that will let you run bug-ridden Vista on this laptop if you really want to. And it comes with a built in camera.

http://a248.e.akamai.net/7/248/2041/1249/store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Images/macbook/product-white.jpg

On one of the Apple forums, a Windows user had this to say:

Before buying the Macbook, I had no doubt looked at Windows-based notebooks by HP and Dell. I've always had excellent service w/ HP so I had priced out a few w/ them--nothing "excited" me, not even Vista. I looked at Dell's site b/c the XPS notebooks look nice, but I couldn't find anything even remotely reasonably priced for the size I wanted (12"-14"...total coincidence that the MB is 13").

I belong to a union and we get special pricing (12% off) through Dell on notebooks, so naturally I decided to check it out; it ended up being "more" than the Macbook for the same components by about $100. I was floored b/c I always "assumed" that Macs were always more money than PCs, esp. Dells. I'm not knocking on Dell, but it was surprising that their Inspiron-series was more part-for-part than the Macbook. HP was the closer to the price of the Macbook, but the MB was still cheaper.

My g/f and I headed over to the local Apple Store and I finally got a good look at the Macbooks in person--black sold me. It looks a lot like the old Thinkpad-black I remember from college which I always drooled over but couldn't afford. The matte finish is just gorgeous and the keyboard has a nice feel to it. The touchpad is HUGE compared to my HP and I like that you can right-click w/ two fingers, and scroll from anywhere on the touchpad.

Before you buy this new laptop, go to an Apple store and play on a MacBook, see it all it comes with. There are people who love Windows and don't like Mac OS, but a lot discover that Apple's OS and it's laptops are all they've ever wanted in a computer...and they're amazed that they never even thought of buying one before. They're really excellent laptops, long-lasting with a good resale value.

 

[Spawn_of_Cloudy]

That laptop looks nice but are you sure you can keep it safe from C. and his friends?

 

[FatDino]

Chain it to your table and enable the password to log in Windows. That sounds like a solution to me.

 

[3113]

That laptop looks nice but are you sure you can keep it safe from C. and his friends?

Well, Mac's OS come with a very clever little program which allows different users to get onto the computer, pick their name, and the screen *switches* over to THEIR "desktop." (I'm not a windows user, so maybe you can do this on windows too?)

I mean the image on screen does this animated turn and your Mom's screen, for example, vanishes, and YOUR screen, with your wallpaper and your photos/documents/itunes/mailbox/browser preferences, etc. appears. You use it, and when you're done, you switch back to your mom's screen with her pictures/documents/mailbox etc.

So, you could give "C" his own screen to play on...with provisos, of course.

One other good thing about the MacBook, the plug is magnitized. If someone trips over the cord, it pops off. Thus, if kids are running around the house, they won't drag the laptop crashing down onto the floor.

 

[TxRad]

The company I'm working for runs several dozen Dell's in some of the worse environments imaginable.... Overheating is no problem if you blow out the fan and air intake ever so often.....

Yeah make sure you get the 2 Gig with vista ya need it believe me....

 

[FatDino]

Well, Mac's OS come with a very clever little program which allows different users to get onto the computer, pick their name, and the screen *switches* over to THEIR "desktop." (I'm not a windows user, so maybe you can do this on windows too?)

I mean the image on screen does this animated turn and your Mom's screen, for example, vanishes, and YOUR screen, with your wallpaper and your photos/documents/itunes/mailbox/browser preferences, etc. appears. You use it, and when you're done, you switch back to your mom's screen with her pictures/documents/mailbox etc.

So, you could give "C" his own screen to play on...with provisos, of course.

One other good thing about the MacBook, the plug is magnitized. If someone trips over the cord, it pops off. Thus, if kids are running around the house, they won't drag the laptop crashing down onto the floor.

Yep, you sure can do this on Windows. My notebook has 3 users in it; each requires its own password to log in.

 

[cloudy]

Well, Mac's OS come with a very clever little program which allows different users to get onto the computer, pick their name, and the screen *switches* over to THEIR "desktop." (I'm not a windows user, so maybe you can do this on windows too?)

I mean the image on screen does this animated turn and your Mom's screen, for example, vanishes, and YOUR screen, with your wallpaper and your photos/documents/itunes/mailbox/browser preferences, etc. appears. You use it, and when you're done, you switch back to your mom's screen with her pictures/documents/mailbox etc.

So, you could give "C" his own screen to play on...with provisos, of course.

One other good thing about the MacBook, the plug is magnitized. If someone trips over the cord, it pops off. Thus, if kids are running around the house, they won't drag the laptop crashing down onto the floor.

Not quite as entertaining, but XP does pretty much the same thing. You can have several "accounts" on one computer.

My plan was to turn the pc over to the kids, and have the laptop all to myself.

Selfish, I'm sure, but spidey will soon be at the age when he'll need the computer for homework, etc.

 

[Vermilion]

I use a PC b/c I have to but if you can get a Mac, get a Mac - seriously.
Everything Windows does with it's OS is just a faint and feeble attemtp to imitate what Mac did years before and it's always more buggy. if you want smooth, clean performance with amazing graphics that don't slow everything to a halt go Mac.

I miss my Mac so much <sobs>
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[jomar]

I have new laptop envy.

 

[3113]

I miss my Mac so much <sobs>

<offering a comforting shoulder> There, there. We in the Land O' Mac feel your pain. We're here for your sister. One day, a new Mac will be in your hands again and you will rejoin us. Till then, stay strong.

 

[Guest]

Chain it to your table and enable the password to log in Windows. That sounds like a solution to me.

Kinda of does away with the advantage of the laptop.

Why not chain Spidey to a table and give him a password to yell when he has to go to the bathroom?

 

[FatDino]

Kinda of does away with the advantage of the laptop.

Why not chain Spidey to a table and give him a password to yell when he has to go to the bathroom?

She has a key. She can unchain it whenever she needs it.

Chaining her son to a table may not be a good idea, though. He can drag it with him and mess up everything in his way.

 

[Spawn_of_Cloudy]

Kinda of does away with the advantage of the laptop.

Why not chain Spidey to a table and give him a password to yell when he has to go to the bathroom?

Thats mean but my mom prolly has already thought of doing that.

 

[RogueLurker]

I just got an Inspiron 6400 with Vista and Office 2007 a few months ago.

The computer is great but make sure you get lots of RAM (at least 2Gig) as Vista is a memory pig.

Vista takes a bit of time to get used to, but eventually you'll figure out where everything is hidden. (Intuitive design, my ass)

Word 2007 took longer to get used to ... I've adapted to using it, but it a completely different set up than the older versions and there are still things that I can't replicate in it.

Good luck ...

 

[Fallenfromgrace]

Ive heard countlessly that Vista is a SHIT OS, Carolina is a bit of a pc expert, she's helping Misty pick one out. She has a friend who got a new pc/laptop something and Vista didnt last half the day before it fucked up so he stripped it and installed XP.

Can XP be run on a mac? i want a mac, i need that no hassle usage as i use my pc so much. My current PC is crapping out on me constantly, so i am probably getting a laptop soon.

Also, look at this thread for other suggestions