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bkessler · 07-20-2005, 11:53 AM

I had a sony that worked wonderfully but unfortuately, i had to give it to my sister and she loves it.. i miss my lap top!!

StewiesMom · 07-20-2005, 12:15 PM

My laptop has never seen my desk

PinkMartini · 07-20-2005, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tarawood

I have a Sony Vaio Laptop that I got for law school and I just love it.

I have a Sony Vaio Laptop as well. My fiance bought me a Gateway Laptop for my birthday last year (for school) and after exchanging it 2 times due to problems we just said "Screw it, we're getting a Sony". Best $ we've ever spent. I love it, my fiance plays computer games like no other, so I'd never be able to get online if I didn't have my laptop

sarahr · 07-20-2005, 03:29 PM

I have a compaq presario i love it, it does everything i need it too. when i get a new one i am going to get a tablet pc because they are really awesome and would work really nice. I don't really like apples, i don't have that much experience with them, and i don't like their formats but good luck with your search. Ohh and before i forget always get an extended warranty because my video card went out on mine and they came picked it up , fixed it, and dropped it off with in a week and a half and it didn't cost me a dime!

Sherry Lynn · 07-20-2005, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by StewiesMom

My laptop has never seen my desk

Enough cocktails in the backyard and I would guess not! giggle, giggle! Sounds like you know how to have a good time!!

I don't know much about computer equipment because my husband always handles it. I'm really challenged with that kinda stuff (but I can make a MEAN Mojito!)

But for what it's worth he always goes with Dell. Laptop, desktop, printer, fax/scanner/copier. All that stuff. I'm always able to find the programs/games/software and stuff that I care about, and it seems to fit his work needs.

Oh, and he's big on wireless everything, but that's just because he's hyper and can't sit still for long! LOL

luvyorksforever · 07-20-2005, 06:02 PM

lol im getting all kinda ideas now

now i gotta figure which one i wanna get . thanks for all the info .you guys are great !!!

troubletb · 07-20-2005, 06:13 PM

This is what I did... WHen Christmas rolled around last year, I was tired of the fights between my husband , my mother and myself over who gets the computer. So I ran out on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) and bought the hubby a inexpensive laptop. Its a Compaq Presario and it is great for getting on line and playing games... ANd now he leaves my computer alone, and even my mother uses his..

troubletb · 07-20-2005, 06:21 PM

AS far as Mac's and PC's go. They run on different operating systems. Mac's are usually used more for graphics. The thought that mac's don't have as much software is not as true lately, most programs can be used by both. I use a Mac at work and a PC at home. I like them both. They are just different. But you can not even think about getting a Mac for the $550. that I bought my laptop for. If you have any more questions don't hesitate to write me

StewiesMom · 07-20-2005, 06:36 PM

Mac Minis are $499 http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL....3.1.0.0.0.1.0
even cheaper if you use their education store discount. Not a mac, but you can get an iBook for $999 and cheaper w/ ed discount. Amazon.com is good too. You can get all sorts of rebates and save on tax!

ldenise · 07-20-2005, 07:29 PM

i got one bit of advice for you. stay away from the emachine, from experience. emachine has a problem with the fan. it is not big enough to handle the amount of heat that a computer puts off. i bought one as an extra and had to set a fan on it to keep it cool enough to run.
you guys think you got husband and computer problems. my husband plays poker on line on 2 coumputers(dell) at the same time. and is getting ready to add another one making him 3. i have 2 (HP & gateway) my self. and we have a dell laptop. my gateway is older and it is not hooked up on the internet. i just keep it around for odd stuff that uses lots of memory like pics.
with a router and wireless card you can go any where. dell has some good prices. and check the local best buy they got some good offers lately too. kids going to college.

babi1542 · 07-20-2005, 07:45 PM

I have a dell and I love it!

Jin · 07-20-2005, 07:56 PM

Some reputable companies.. Toshiba, Dell, Sony, Fujitsu, IBM, Gateway, and I think HP is on its way up again. Sony laptops will be more stylish (but overpriced). IBM laptops are usually more business oriented (but very nice). Toshiba and Fujitsu's are good for the value. Dell has great support and reasonable prices (but imo, i think their computers are ugly). Gateway, I have no experience but my cousin has one of their laptops and he hasn't had a problem yet.

I have a Dell centrino laptop (very light) for school use, and an Alienware bulky desktop replacement laptop (10lbs and overheats). Stay away from Alienware (support sucks, overpriced, etc.). If anything Alienware, consider their desktops as they are actually very nice. Dell replaced my faulty CDRW drive immediately and all I had to do is send the broken one within a month or so.

For me, I cant stand using an Apple Macintosh PC. I've been a PC user for such a long time and I can practically do anything that a Mac can dish out on my Windows based computer. But that's just me. Props to Apple for their iPods though.. iPod sales probably saved the company.

centralnewyorki · 07-21-2005, 06:30 AM

I have a SONY VAIO and I love it. I haven't had any problems with it yet. I love the portability of the laptops, and I think it's wonderful that I can lounge in bed or on the couch and still use the computer. Wireless routers were one of the greatest inventions ever! I still have yet to get a mouse, but I've been looking at some wireless "mice" (mice?? mouses?? LOL!) that you can use on just about any surface. I don't mind the touch pad, but still prefer to use a mouse.

Oh, and tell your husband to keep on playing the online poker. My bf's friend is a major online poker fanatic. He was in a tournamnt last September, came in 4th place, and won $20,000!! He also won something like $4,000 or $5,000 a few months after that.

miezzi · 07-21-2005, 07:38 AM

I have a gateway and I absolutely love it!!! I have had it for 2 years and have not had one problem with it!!! My brother in law got it for us thru his company who only uses gateway!!!! He goes all over the world to set up companies on new systems and will only use Gateway!! He has 5 of them at home and also 4 desktops too!!!! He works alot from home too! And since my hubby and always fight who would get on the computer 1st, we went ahead and bought another one too!! So now we have 2 gateway laptops!!

DomLee · 07-21-2005, 07:52 AM

Just to let you guys know, visit these sites for "deals". I use the first two the most.

www.slickdeals.net
www.gotapex.com
www.bensbargains.com

They frequently monitor all sorts of stuff, but gotapex.com is especially good at keeping track of computer related deals. You'll see stuff like announcements for Free Ice Cream days by Ben & Jerry's or items that end up being free or very cheap after a mail-in coupon. Stuff like that. Just thought I would share...

I purchased my current computer by looking at Gotapex.com. And, NO I'm not affiliated w/ these websites whatsoever. Just passing along the info to help us save a few bucks.

07-20-2005, 11:53 AM	#16
bkessler Mommy's Little Angel Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 1,496	I had a sony that worked wonderfully but unfortuately, i had to give it to my sister and she loves it.. i miss my lap top!! __________________ Brooke & Lily Mae (Maltipoo) Mocha (12/23/04-6/25/05)

07-20-2005, 12:15 PM	#17
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	My laptop has never seen my desk __________________ Kristy & Stewie

07-20-2005, 03:29 PM	#19
sarahr Owned by Charlie Bug Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Central, MN Posts: 556	I have a compaq presario i love it, it does everything i need it too. when i get a new one i am going to get a tablet pc because they are really awesome and would work really nice. I don't really like apples, i don't have that much experience with them, and i don't like their formats but good luck with your search. Ohh and before i forget always get an extended warranty because my video card went out on mine and they came picked it up , fixed it, and dropped it off with in a week and a half and it didn't cost me a dime! __________________ ¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º° Sarah & Charlie °`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸ Last edited by sarahr; 07-20-2005 at 03:32 PM.

07-20-2005, 06:02 PM	#21
luvyorksforever Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Levelland Texas Posts: 122	lol im getting all kinda ideas now now i gotta figure which one i wanna get . thanks for all the info .you guys are great !!! __________________ Cooper & Lexi Rae http://jusspress.com/luvyorksforever

07-20-2005, 06:13 PM	#22
troubletb Love my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 2,339	This is what I did... WHen Christmas rolled around last year, I was tired of the fights between my husband , my mother and myself over who gets the computer. So I ran out on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) and bought the hubby a inexpensive laptop. Its a Compaq Presario and it is great for getting on line and playing games... ANd now he leaves my computer alone, and even my mother uses his.. __________________ Karen~ Bell, Lilly and Peter's Mom Rest in Peace <3

07-20-2005, 06:21 PM	#23
troubletb Love my Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 2,339	AS far as Mac's and PC's go. They run on different operating systems. Mac's are usually used more for graphics. The thought that mac's don't have as much software is not as true lately, most programs can be used by both. I use a Mac at work and a PC at home. I like them both. They are just different. But you can not even think about getting a Mac for the $550. that I bought my laptop for. If you have any more questions don't hesitate to write me __________________ Karen~ Bell, Lilly and Peter's Mom Rest in Peace <3

07-20-2005, 06:36 PM	#24
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	Mac Minis are $499 http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL....3.1.0.0.0.1.0 even cheaper if you use their education store discount. Not a mac, but you can get an iBook for $999 and cheaper w/ ed discount. Amazon.com is good too. You can get all sorts of rebates and save on tax! __________________ Kristy & Stewie

07-20-2005, 07:29 PM	#25
ldenise YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx Posts: 2,698	i got one bit of advice for you. stay away from the emachine, from experience. emachine has a problem with the fan. it is not big enough to handle the amount of heat that a computer puts off. i bought one as an extra and had to set a fan on it to keep it cool enough to run. you guys think you got husband and computer problems. my husband plays poker on line on 2 coumputers(dell) at the same time. and is getting ready to add another one making him 3. i have 2 (HP & gateway) my self. and we have a dell laptop. my gateway is older and it is not hooked up on the internet. i just keep it around for odd stuff that uses lots of memory like pics. with a router and wireless card you can go any where. dell has some good prices. and check the local best buy they got some good offers lately too. kids going to college. __________________ Buckeye, Ahia, Tressie, Archie & LDenise Dogs are really people with short legs in fur coats

07-20-2005, 07:45 PM	#26
babi1542 Double Trouble Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 4,658	I have a dell and I love it! __________________ PEBBLES AND SASHA MY DOGS ARE NOT SPOILED...I'M JUST WELL TRAINED!

07-20-2005, 07:56 PM	#27
Jin Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Van Nuys, CA. (SFV) Posts: 54	Some reputable companies.. Toshiba, Dell, Sony, Fujitsu, IBM, Gateway, and I think HP is on its way up again. Sony laptops will be more stylish (but overpriced). IBM laptops are usually more business oriented (but very nice). Toshiba and Fujitsu's are good for the value. Dell has great support and reasonable prices (but imo, i think their computers are ugly). Gateway, I have no experience but my cousin has one of their laptops and he hasn't had a problem yet. I have a Dell centrino laptop (very light) for school use, and an Alienware bulky desktop replacement laptop (10lbs and overheats). Stay away from Alienware (support sucks, overpriced, etc.). If anything Alienware, consider their desktops as they are actually very nice. Dell replaced my faulty CDRW drive immediately and all I had to do is send the broken one within a month or so. For me, I cant stand using an Apple Macintosh PC. I've been a PC user for such a long time and I can practically do anything that a Mac can dish out on my Windows based computer. But that's just me. Props to Apple for their iPods though.. iPod sales probably saved the company. __________________ Lucky's Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?170548

07-21-2005, 06:30 AM	#28
centralnewyorki YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central NY state Posts: 1,741	I have a SONY VAIO and I love it. I haven't had any problems with it yet. I love the portability of the laptops, and I think it's wonderful that I can lounge in bed or on the couch and still use the computer. Wireless routers were one of the greatest inventions ever! I still have yet to get a mouse, but I've been looking at some wireless "mice" (mice?? mouses?? LOL!) that you can use on just about any surface. I don't mind the touch pad, but still prefer to use a mouse. Oh, and tell your husband to keep on playing the online poker. My bf's friend is a major online poker fanatic. He was in a tournamnt last September, came in 4th place, and won $20,000!! He also won something like $4,000 or $5,000 a few months after that. __________________ Susan & Olivia Visit Olivia's Dogster Page!

07-21-2005, 07:38 AM	#29
miezzi I Love My 3 Lovebugs! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: north east ohio Posts: 4,776	I have a gateway and I absolutely love it!!! I have had it for 2 years and have not had one problem with it!!! My brother in law got it for us thru his company who only uses gateway!!!! He goes all over the world to set up companies on new systems and will only use Gateway!! He has 5 of them at home and also 4 desktops too!!!! He works alot from home too! And since my hubby and always fight who would get on the computer 1st, we went ahead and bought another one too!! So now we have 2 gateway laptops!! __________________ ~Mandy~Proud Mommie to Luigi, Brasco & Livi

07-21-2005, 07:52 AM	#30
DomLee YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 300	Just to let you guys know, visit these sites for "deals". I use the first two the most. www.slickdeals.net www.gotapex.com www.bensbargains.com They frequently monitor all sorts of stuff, but gotapex.com is especially good at keeping track of computer related deals. You'll see stuff like announcements for Free Ice Cream days by Ben & Jerry's or items that end up being free or very cheap after a mail-in coupon. Stuff like that. Just thought I would share... I purchased my current computer by looking at Gotapex.com. And, NO I'm not affiliated w/ these websites whatsoever. Just passing along the info to help us save a few bucks.