choosing a laptop :(
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reefforbrains
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I am a PC guy.
HP Pavillion. I only use it for spreadsheets and CAD. Works awesome, but I do not play games or video. The machine can do it, but I am sure if standing side by side with a mac the mac would smoke it on video and gaming.
Toshibas are cheap too, but like I look for different options than most in a workhorse.
Battery life for more run time, coupled with smaller or dual processor make a difference.
Weight, a 9lb unit feels like 50 when you have it on your neck airport to airport. I wont buy one over 7lbs it makes a huge difference if your carting it around.
Widescreen. But I play with Spreadsheets and monster sized Access databases so the wide screen helps.
HP Pavillion. I only use it for spreadsheets and CAD. Works awesome, but I do not play games or video. The machine can do it, but I am sure if standing side by side with a mac the mac would smoke it on video and gaming.
Toshibas are cheap too, but like I look for different options than most in a workhorse.
Battery life for more run time, coupled with smaller or dual processor make a difference.
Weight, a 9lb unit feels like 50 when you have it on your neck airport to airport. I wont buy one over 7lbs it makes a huge difference if your carting it around.
Widescreen. But I play with Spreadsheets and monster sized Access databases so the wide screen helps.
seasalt101
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i'm on the compaq presarioc306us i like it was about 700...tobin
autofreak44
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macs are AMAZING i love mine but the cheapest one is 200 more unless you ---- it
scotts
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You need to know what you are going to be doing on it. If you are just doing the normal, word processing spread sheets and surfing the internet then you don't need a top of the line machine. If you are doing gaming then you need a better video card and more RAM. I don't know much about Vista, but from what I understand certain versions of it are a memory hog. You should go with at leats a Gig of RAM.
Oh yeah, it is important to look at the battery life. Our notebook does not have the best battery. It is usually no problem with the way that we use it but it would be nice to have a battery that lasts longer. But then it was only $500 after all the rebates.
Oh yeah, it is important to look at the battery life. Our notebook does not have the best battery. It is usually no problem with the way that we use it but it would be nice to have a battery that lasts longer. But then it was only $500 after all the rebates.
miaheatlvr
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Go with the MAC all the way, so people and user friendly. but the cheapeset one starts at about $1000.
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tizzo
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I have found that diehard "pc people" are only that way because they have never owned a Mac. I've had a Mac for about 2 or 3 years and I'm still finding new things I can do with it!! My son has his PC and I HATE using it!!
Anyway, once you get a Mac, you will never ever go back to PC!
Anyway, once you get a Mac, you will never ever go back to PC!
reefforbrains
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Originally Posted by Tizzo
Anyway, once you get a Mac, you will never ever go back to PC!
Seen many friends convert to the dark side, but thier main intrests are design and video production. Cant beat mac for graphics and print layout.
I kick tires but I dont need a Mac, so I stay PC where they are cheap as dirt
Anyway, once you get a Mac, you will never ever go back to PC!
Seen many friends convert to the dark side, but thier main intrests are design and video production. Cant beat mac for graphics and print layout.
I kick tires but I dont need a Mac, so I stay PC where they are cheap as dirt
npage
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A very close friend of mine is a big shot in Silicone Valley. He's been a computer geek before anyone knew what a geek was. He was always a PC guy.
He just got a new Intel based Mac notebook and is running Windows on it. He says it the greatest computer hes ever had. And from him thats saying something.
Sadly that will exceed your budget.
He just got a new Intel based Mac notebook and is running Windows on it. He says it the greatest computer hes ever had. And from him thats saying something.
Sadly that will exceed your budget.
babyb
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im gona go with apple, they are more pricy but its way worth it, you can do anything with them, you are limitless
my father is a project manager for apple computer and so we get to check out all kinds of good stuff, its awsome, in my house everone has there owm computer and in our home office building there are about 35 computers, its insaine
my father is a project manager for apple computer and so we get to check out all kinds of good stuff, its awsome, in my house everone has there owm computer and in our home office building there are about 35 computers, its insaine
gregghia
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I work for Apple.. go Mac. I worked for PC companies for years and I have converted as a user and a career. Its the best. Although the lowest end Mac is higher than your budget. Go into a store and ask for "refreshed" product or demos. You can save good money and get something you can afford.
autofreak44
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Originally Posted by Tizzo
I have found that diehard "pc people" are only that way because they have never owned a Mac. I've had a Mac for about 2 or 3 years and I'm still finding new things I can do with it!! My son has his PC and I HATE using it!!
Anyway, once you get a Mac, you will never ever go back to PC!
way to sum it up
I have found that diehard "pc people" are only that way because they have never owned a Mac. I've had a Mac for about 2 or 3 years and I'm still finding new things I can do with it!! My son has his PC and I HATE using it!!
Anyway, once you get a Mac, you will never ever go back to PC!
way to sum it up
clown boy
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Originally Posted by BabyB
im gona go with apple, they are more pricy but its way worth it, you can do anything with them, you are limitless
Not quite correct, there are thousands of little handy pieces of software available for free that are only made for PC... That's one of the reasons I stay with it.
Call Dell and tell them the laptop you want. (I got a Dell Inspiron E1705.... love it!) Once they give you the price, tell them it's too expensive, and you are going to go with another company. They will yell "WAIT!!" and then start to bargain with you, and it is amazing how low they will go...
im gona go with apple, they are more pricy but its way worth it, you can do anything with them, you are limitless
Not quite correct, there are thousands of little handy pieces of software available for free that are only made for PC... That's one of the reasons I stay with it.
Call Dell and tell them the laptop you want. (I got a Dell Inspiron E1705.... love it!) Once they give you the price, tell them it's too expensive, and you are going to go with another company. They will yell "WAIT!!" and then start to bargain with you, and it is amazing how low they will go...
clown boy
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Originally Posted by BabyB
no i am not incorect you can run them on virtual pc, trust me, i own it and use it, all my college laps are for pc
Yes, you are right. Sorry, I forgot about that...
Still, I have seen business men switch to Mac and eventually have to switch back to PC....
no i am not incorect you can run them on virtual pc, trust me, i own it and use it, all my college laps are for pc
Yes, you are right. Sorry, I forgot about that...
Still, I have seen business men switch to Mac and eventually have to switch back to PC....