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Post by winger on Aug 14, 2007 11:30:59 GMT -4
I am looking at buying a new laptop. I just need it for the basics - internet, email and uploading photos for the most part. I'm not the most computer saavy person, so does anyone have suggestions on what I should look for minimum (ie: memory and stuff)? I don't want to waste a bunch of money on something that is more than I need.
Thanks in advance!
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Post by Wince on Aug 14, 2007 11:54:54 GMT -4
Say what you really mean! You need a new laptop for the basics of internet (to look for porn), email (to share porn with your friends) and uploading photos (so you can upload your homemade porn)!
If you expect our help, at least be on the level with us!
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Post by winger on Aug 14, 2007 12:24:30 GMT -4
I can't believe you figured it out. haha
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Post by Megz! on Aug 14, 2007 13:39:52 GMT -4
haha personally go on to dell.com and play around and customize a few laptops and you will start to get the idea of what is what I bought mine in january and i found dell.com helpfull they have this chatroom which can match you with a expert and they will explain what is what. Watch out they try to sell you everything tho...
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Post by thedrover on Aug 14, 2007 14:14:58 GMT -4
I bought my HP through Future Shop. Never before would I have recommended the HP to someone, but I never (knock on wood) had a thing wrong with it. It'll do anything you want and more.
There are also some good deals that I know of through Future Shop for the newer models and I do know HP is excellent with their service.
It's all about what you are comfortable with though. And I'm sure that there are people out there that will tell you to stay away from HP as well.
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Post by forrest on Aug 14, 2007 16:34:24 GMT -4
Personally, I would stay away from Future shop, Staples, Costco, Wacky's and places like that. The computers there are most of the time manufactured in high volume and they cut the cost wherever they can to sell them at as cheap as possible. The service (if you need it) at those places is usually very bad, unless they decide to replace your computer with a brand new one which I haven't seen many times. As for Dell, if you decide to go there, go to www.dell.ca not www.dell.com as stated above. Otherwise, check with places where they are actually specialized in selling computers, you won't regret it if you need the service. You might even be surprised to find out the price is very close to the prices at the other places mentioned above. I would check Southampton Computer on Edingburgh or Compusmart on Mountain Rd. Edit: Forgot this board is not just Moncton... If you're not from Moncton, then I don't know shit... ;D ;D
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Post by griffin on Aug 14, 2007 16:50:25 GMT -4
Id stay away from Dell if I were you, they have great support after you buy the computer but imo the computers are that great. Im typing on a Dell right now and things that are wrong it include, left hand side shift key has fallen off, hinges on the screen are f'ed up, I have to guide it down with my hand when i close it because it slams if I just try and shut it. not sure if you know what i mean but basically my screen can flip around really easily and there isnt the support it had when it was new. Hard drive crashed just before Christmas, it just basically broke, it was a Samsung HD however. I lost everything I had on it at the time.
Mine is 2 years old, I thought it was great for about the first year and a half or so.
I havent owned one, but I have used them a fair bit recently, but Id buy an ibook. The apple products are far superior in my opinion, I simply never purchased one ever because of software/program issues, but you can now run Windows or the Apple operating system on an Apple so it eliminates the only issue ive ever really had with mac.
I know people that bought cheap laptops like Acers for example and haven't had any problems whatsoever. Tosibia are supposedly really good, but my friend has one and the fan is all fucked up in it and it sounds really really loud and shuts down if you lay it on a soft surface because the fan gets blocked and it overheats.
Laptops can vary a lot in model to model more so than brand name. I would suggest pick out 4 or 5 you are interested in. Then google the models and read forums/reviews from everyday people instead of some company review of the product.
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Post by ballzz on Aug 14, 2007 19:52:41 GMT -4
There is nothing wrong with buying Dell or Toshiba. I work as a software consultant and I have used Toshibas for the last 6 years and never had an issue that wasn't expected. I also know a lot of programmers and other consultants that use Dell laptops and absolutely love the Dell laptops. One thing to careful of although I don't think many do it anymore but don't buy a laptop that has a desktop processor. You should buy a laptop with a mobile processor. One of the main problems is the retail models are the ones that cause the most issues because like cars they are built to last until the end of the warranty. Also, laptops were never meant to last as long as a desktop. Laptops are subjected to a lot more abuse because they are portable. I personally wouldn't expect to use a laptop longer than 2 years (3 max). One other recommendation, spend the extra $$ to get onboard wireless connection. No need for the extra stress of putting a card in and out of the laptop.
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Post by Penguins23® on Aug 14, 2007 20:31:43 GMT -4
I'm on a Acer laptop right now because I don't use it for anything other then surfing the web and MSN Messenger. I don't play games or download any songs or movies so really this is all I need. I bought something simple and didn't want to buy something for more then what I'm going to use it for. I suggest you do the same, otherwise the money is wasted, especially if your desktop computer is still available if you change your mind. (example : want to download a few songs and burn a CD) I've had the laptop for about a year and a half now and haven't had 1 problem yet....knock on wood.
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Post by winger on Aug 14, 2007 20:49:13 GMT -4
Ok, so I went ahead and bought one tonight, even though I had originally said that I was going to take my time. I ended up getting a Toshiba. From what I have been told, they are one of the more durable ones (as far as durable goes in laptops I guess!). I actually went to Staples and got them to match and beat Futureshop. There was also a free canon printer thrown in. Since i just need it for the basics, this should be fine...I hope... As a side note, from everything I have heard about Costco, they are very easy to deal with when it comes to problems with a product. Thanks to everyone for their input!
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Post by Jack Bauer on Aug 15, 2007 18:29:10 GMT -4
I have a Dell laptop with 1GB ram and an 80GB hard drive and it works fine for browsing the net, listening to music, watching movies, uploading for digital camera and stuff like that. If you buy a dell, make sure to shop around their website. Also take a look around the net for Dell coupon codes, I don't know if they still use them or not, but sometimes its cheaper to customize and apply the coupon code. Also if you can afford it look into the complete care warranty instead of the standard next business day warranty because complete care protects against things like liquids being spilled on it or even just dropping it. If these things happen and you have the NBD warranty you'll end up paying for the repair yourself. I hear good things about Toshiba's as well(no personal experience though). Personally i'm not a fan of the smaller Acer laptops because they're too light which may be something you want but personally I'd like something that might survive a 2 foot fall from a coffee table and i've seen some Acer's that probably wouldn't In the end it all comes down to what you can afford because you'll hear horror stories about everything when it comes to computers based on my own experience
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Post by bjindaho on Aug 15, 2007 18:47:11 GMT -4
Photos are ALWAYS best with a Mac. Haven't you seen the commercials?
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Post by CatsFan on Aug 15, 2007 19:10:51 GMT -4
I've got an Acer & have never had any problems with it. I was told by friends not to go for an Acer because they're so light. But it's a good little laptop that will do what ya want it to.
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Post by 502 on Aug 15, 2007 19:35:01 GMT -4
I'm happy with my HP laptop.
Next laptop I get I'm going to get a used HP or Compaq and just upgrade the CPU, HDD, and RAM afterwards.
brands like dell may be impossible to upgrade, know to solder their CPU sockets in
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Post by griffin on Aug 21, 2007 0:29:40 GMT -4
soooooo yah my dell inspiron is now out of comission. I need to replace the LCD, warranty is over so dell wanted $499 for the part and labor to fix it i told them where to go. Now Im using my PS3 to browse and e-mai. Its surprisingly easier than i thought. I typed this with my controller, i need a mouse and keyboard. I was going to be doing a big update on QMJHLTG's as well. I cant run programs on ps3
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