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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Oct 22, 2012 9:07:34 GMT -5
I am looking for a new computer but I don't want to spend a heck of a lot of money on one. I just need more space & a faster processor than what I have & there are just too many available out there. I don't want an HP or Lenovo & was thinking either another Dell or a Toshiba & I am pretty sure I will be sticking with Windows 7. Any suggestions or helpful information would be much appreciated!
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Post by mohs on Oct 22, 2012 9:31:26 GMT -5
well Donnie a couple years ago, in a pinch, I had to buy my sister a new computer. Actually it was Christmas gift, and I bought it on Christmas Eve Her computer bit it a couple days before. Now I've always maintained and built her computers. But I couldn't be with out a computer on Christmas Day! That just wouldn't be right. So in the rush of things --I went to Best Buys and bought the first most inexpensive Dell, Window 7, P.C. 250 bucks Its worked out great and is still running strong a couple years later Not a precise analysis but hey I have rocks to grind
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Oct 22, 2012 10:28:00 GMT -5
Thanks, Ed! I get the rocks to grind bit! ;D Me too & I have been real happy with the Dell I have had for the past 4 years, bought it used with most of the years warranty still on it. But it's time for something with a larger hard drive, more memory & a faster processor & I hate like heck to have to shop around because there is just so much to choose from & I am almost clueless on what to look for.
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 22, 2012 10:45:20 GMT -5
I always stick to Dell.............
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Post by jakesrocks on Oct 22, 2012 10:52:01 GMT -5
I've had a Sony VAIO for almost 2 years, with no problems yet. I've been happy with it.
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Post by mohs on Oct 22, 2012 11:31:24 GMT -5
welll then that what you do Donnie buy a Dell and make your concern a large hard drive SATA is the way to go on hard drive I don't even know if they make IDE hard drives anymore someone will correct my ignorance on that one most these puter have lots of memory and double core CPU really fast as a default for the most part without getting technical plus with memory sticks and such storage & backup are becoming a breeze with all those rock photo's of yours
anyway good luck I been out pricing computers and I figure'd 400 dollars or so could get me a great machine
my P.C is ancient 7 years old I built it ASUS Motherboard 1.8 Thunderbird processor but it really getting outdated and as caused me some problems as of late
but I'm going to try & wait & build my own But not tilll next summer rocks to grind now and no money too! Ha Ha
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Post by herchenx on Oct 22, 2012 11:37:10 GMT -5
I had a strong affinity to Dell and Toshiba for a long time, but for the past 2 years I've been using a Sony Vaio laptop and it has been great.
I use it for work every day, > 8 hours/day - and I really like it. If you are a Windows person (versus Mac) I would feel very good recommending Sony.
The reality to keep in mind is still "you get what you pay for" - and there are definitely different quality classes of Vaio's. Mine was a high end one - they keyboard is backlit and types crisply even after 2 years of solid use, but my father-in-law bought a cheaper model and it does feel like a lower quality machine although he has been using it for over a year and likes it.
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Post by texaswoodie on Oct 22, 2012 11:54:23 GMT -5
I also have a Sony Vaio laptop. Been using it forever and it's the best 'puter I've ever owned. Beats a Dell all to heck and back.
If I get another windows puter it will bw a Sony but I'm thinking serious about a Mac.
Curt
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Post by Pat on Oct 22, 2012 15:45:51 GMT -5
I have a Mac Mini. It's about the size of a sandwich box. No problems. Ever. Bought a big monitor to go with it.
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 22, 2012 18:30:07 GMT -5
Also remember,all parts come from Japan..So I guess it doesn't really matter the name on the computer....
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Post by helens on Oct 22, 2012 18:39:29 GMT -5
I'd wait 3 months and get a Surface Pro or OEM system. This is the year of the tablet/laptops, and the lineup is going to be astonishing.
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Oct 24, 2012 5:57:23 GMT -5
Well thanks you all! I bought a Toshiba & I stuck with Win 7, it's got a fast processor, roomy hard drive, plenty of memory. Only thing I wasn't happy with, it had blue ray, which I won't use but I can still play & burn DVDs & CDs. Has a good integrated graphics card & 3 usb slots plus I can put in the memory card for my camera. Also has webcam, which I didn't need because I already have a really good one, but oh well, most laptops have them now days anyway. Also had good reviews! Should be here by the end of the week.
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Oct 24, 2012 12:22:31 GMT -5
Glad you found one you like Donnie.
As long as you stick with a name brand, it doesn't really matter what you buy because they're all pretty competitive at each price point (except Apple). There's very little margin in computers now.
Fossil is mostly right: the components all come from the same group of suppliers (in China).
Chuck
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