jennifer408
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can anyone give me some pointers ? i don't really know what to look for.
(quoted from post at 03:00:09 07/21/14) I've had multiple windows based laptops of all the major brands.
Multiple problems with all of them. ....
(quoted from post at 21:25:27 07/18/14) Given your budget, give the folks at Coretek a call. The laptop I"m typing on now came from them and cost me less than $200. Basically they take in computers from institutions and businesses, wipe them, and reload them with an operating system, like Windows 7, and any other essential program you might need. Too, when they load a program, it"s usually a complete program, not some timed, trial version like many new computers offer. In other words you might not get the latest, and greatest, but you'll get a known operating system that works, and everything you need to make it work right and allow you to install any other software you might need.
I got hooked up with them by a buddy, that is friends with one of the owners, around 10 years ago. Between new ones for around $200, and them being able to do nearly any repair, or load any program for $100 or less, you can"t beat them for a good deal. I"ve bought several laptops from them, and had quite a few repairs done over time, and have had no complaints. I"ve also turned others onto them, and again, absolutely no problems that I know of.
Coretek
(quoted from post at 03:45:02 07/19/14) I just got 2 Toshiba laptops given to me with bad hardrives. I wanted to buy a new laptop but wanted windows 7. So for $50 each for a new hardrive i now have what i wanted for cheap. I loaded the operating system back on them.
(quoted from post at 06:28:52 07/19/14) I suggest going to Slickdeals dot net and in the
search box select titles only and search for
something like laptop. Then click on the "by
rating" on the left column, I'd say one thumb up +
is generally good. It's a deal site covering
sales at stores, posted by real people, and
discussion about the deal as well, so you can get
an idea if it's a good deal or product.
Some don't have HDMI, some don't have DVD drives.
I've seen some regular laptops less than $220
before tax. I see one at $230 now, Toshiba at
Best Buy C55-B5202, reviews aren't super great and
it's not the fastest, but it would work. Does not
have DVD but you could get a cheap external USB.
May be better choices under $300 but have not
looked for a while/beyond seeing this one.
Something that says Core i3 would be better than a
Celeron for processor. Avoid something that says
AMD for processor unless you check first (graphics
AMD are ok), some AMD processors are VERY slow
(some are just fine), Intel is generally
preferable, but it depends. 4GB ram +. They also
make 8" to 11.6" tablets that run full Windows,
some can be found for less than $200. You can add
a bluetooth keyboard, or usb with an adapter
cable, some have a keyboard dock option. Some may
have HDMI or a video out but are generally in the
more expensive models.
Classic Shell is one of the things you can install
to make it look more like Windows 7, installs very
quickly. Wouldn't worry about 8 though, it's not
that bad.
If you want a virus free OS you can install Linux
for free (and you can try it out without
installing it or changing your system at all).
It's not that hard to use, very easy to install,
it's stable. It's all I use personally for over 8
years and I have elderly people, relatives,
neighbors, etc. on it for years. People trash it
online but it's not bad at all and works with what
you have, learning curve is certainly no more than
going to a Mac. BUT, Windows is JUST FINE for
most people, no reason to try anything else if you
don't want. Macs are just fine, the hardware may
be more comparable to those of higher end laptops,
but the stuff inside is the same brand stuff as
regular PCs, manufactured by the same companies,
etc.
(quoted from post at 03:48:06 07/19/14) Get a Mac- You won't go back
Will[
/quote]Very true.You inquired of ACER.I'm on one right now and all I can say is look elsewhere!
(quoted from post at 06:56:17 07/23/14)(quoted from post at 03:48:06 07/19/14) Get a Mac- You won't go back
Will[
/quote]Very true.You inquired of ACER.I'm on one right now and all I can say is look elsewhere!
oh oh, i ordered one last night from best buy, well, they have a 90 day return policy, if i don't like it.
oh oh, i ordered one last night from best buy, well, they have a 90 day return policy, if i don't like it.
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