EEEK! Laptop is apparently "toast" help! - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Ellie May · 10-13-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bonbon

Thanks, Crystal. These are all points I wasn't aware of. I will need to use my laptop for work occasionally. If my work files (Excel) are pc windows based, can they be opened on a mac?

Yes, you can use Open Office (Mac version of Office) and they should transfer.
I don't really think it's a great program though; but another option is to buy Microsoft Office for Macs.

I suppose there is always Dell. Never tried one. They are far from perfec though.

Whatever you get, get a good warranty, lol.

jeanm1963 · 10-13-2009, 01:05 PM

I LOVE my mac, I will NEVER use anything else...
they are super user friendly , no viruss , they are just awesome.

I have a new one but did purchase my daughter one off craigslist, it was a college students.... it works wonderful

I have had a dell and an acer they both were forever getting a virus or in the shop.

bildio · 10-13-2009, 01:08 PM

I installed Parallels Desktop on my iMac, & Windows XP. I can run Mac & Windows, at the same time.

Ivy Lucille · 10-13-2009, 01:12 PM

I was a window user for years and 2 years ago, I became a Mac convert. I will never go back! I think they are very user friendly. I didn't have any trouble making the switch.

My advise to you and to anyone that is faced with a computer decision is this: before closing yourself off to macs completely, I urge you to go to an Apple store if one is near you and talk with them. Play around--you can use everything that is on display. This way you can make a well informed decision.

Macs are great!

amandawash · 10-13-2009, 01:17 PM

Wow, great reviews on Macs. Enough so that I went to the Apple website to look at them. However, ohmygosh, they are very expensive. Sorry, not gonna happen

Anyone else have any suggestions for an affortable laptop? I only use it to store photos and browse the internet.

BonBon · 10-13-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by amandawash

Thanks for all the advice! I always know I can count on my YT peeps for all my important decisions in life, you guys are so smart!

I appreciate the comments on Macs, and hopefully they will be helpful to others. The problem is, I am able to work from home and I need the programs to transfer from my personal computer to my work computer, which is a PC. They need to be compatible.

Considering that, which brands do you guys recommend? I like the looks of Dell cuz they're so CUTE but I am practical enough to know that cute doesn't always equal good. I have no experience with them. We use HP laptops at work but I haven't been especially impressed (neutral I guess) and I really don't know what else is out there. Any other thoughts?

I like Dell. I don't know what other brands would come close to their quality. I agree that they're far from perfect but they sure last longer than other brands I've had, include HP & Gateway.

Amanda, I'm sorry - I didn't mean to hijack your thread!

KimberlySRN · 10-13-2009, 01:42 PM

I really like our Gateway, it is my second one and I love it...but I will be getting a Macbook Pro. The only problem I have is that it has the feeling of an HP...meaning you have to buy Mac things for the Macs. They are getting better about it, but you can put almost any programs on this one. For school I got rid of my Mac and got Gateway because I couldn't put any of my nursing CDs on the Mac. But they have already made a program that runs the windows based programs. My dad has the Mac Pro and that is what he uses to put all his music stuff on it. He hated it at first, in fact I was going to buy it from him...but now he likes it.

(He was frustrated because you have to purchase all kinds of things for the Mac to get it to do what his windows based computer just did. But know that he has done all that it is good.

(Just more expensive in the long run)

amandawash · 10-13-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bonbon

I like Dell. I don't know what other brands would come close to their quality. I agree that they're far from perfect but they sure last longer than other brands I've had, include HP & Gateway.

Amanda, I'm sorry - I didn't mean to hijack your thread!

Silly Bonny, I never post a thread for only my benefit! I love when everyone can get together and brainstorm, it helps everyone out in the long run!

Thanks for the input on the Dell, I will check them all out I guess!

amandawash · 10-13-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by KimberlySRN

I really like our Gateway, it is my second one and I love it...but I will be getting a Macbook Pro. The only problem I have is that it has the feeling of an HP...meaning you have to buy Mac things for the Macs. They are getting better about it, but you can put almost any programs on this one. For school I got rid of my Mac and got Gateway because I couldn't put any of my nursing CDs on the Mac. But they have already made a program that runs the windows based programs. My dad has the Mac Pro and that is what he uses to put all his music stuff on it. He hated it at first, in fact I was going to buy it from him...but now he likes it.

(He was frustrated because you have to purchase all kinds of things for the Mac to get it to do what his windows based computer just did. But know that he has done all that it is good.

(Just more expensive in the long run)

Thanks Kim, I'll certainly check out the Gateway. I have always thought the Macs look great but I am cheap when it comes to stuff I don't really care about (like electronics). Now purses and shoes, well that's another story

bildio · 10-13-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by amandawash

Thanks Kim, I'll certainly check out the Gateway. I have always thought the Macs look great but I am cheap when it comes to stuff I don't really care about (like electronics). Now purses and shoes, well that's another story

A closed MacBook looks as good as any purse I've seen

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stovesj · 10-13-2009, 02:38 PM

We have both but prefer our Macs over the PC. Much more user friendly. You can run windows on a Mac using "Boot Camp", which is built into the Mac operating system. That would allow you to install any PC programs you need or already have right onto a Mac computer.

MauiGirl · 10-13-2009, 05:15 PM

Amanda, thanks for being understanding of us Mac lovers that have hijacked your thread. Good luck in finding what you want in your budget.

And for the rest of you who haven't heard enough about Mac vs PC this recent thread also has a lot of good information (I love hearing who likes what and why):
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/off...ook-vs-pc.html

urbnalbino · 10-14-2009, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

Get a Mac!

Leave the slow and annoying world of PCs behind you.

I have a HP laptop, and IMO, it is kinda crappy.

She's right ... I have a Macbook and have proudly been virus free for 2 years. They are a little more expensive, so worth the extra little bit in terms of how much longer they last.

Trixter · 10-14-2009, 04:54 AM

Last week I was posting a message on YT and a noise came from the screen on my desktop. The wordsblew away as if they were an paper in the wind, and little fingers of smoke rose from the top! My computer guru said it was the age of the monitor but when he went to hook up a new one, He had to take the base home with him and clean it out. There was a virus, and if the monitor hadn't blown, I would have lost everything! I was very fortunate.
The point of my story is this. My birthday is next week and there is a box that arrived last week downstairs from Tiger Direct. You might want to check out this website. I don't know what it is, but I think it is going to be something Fantastic!!! I didn't choose it, the Fam did. I'll let you know on Tuesday!

littlewhip · 10-14-2009, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by abby2473

Did you get the 15.5" wide screen or the mini? I am seriously considering the Inspiron. Looks like there's some good deals out there on them!

I have the inspiron 1525

great puter and dell stands behind eveything, I got the 5 yr anti virus with mine as well, they have a great
sale going on now

and you can get a free color choice

10-13-2009, 01:05 PM	#17
jeanm1963 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Weymouth, Ma Posts: 2,584	I LOVE my mac, I will NEVER use anything else... they are super user friendly , no viruss , they are just awesome. I have a new one but did purchase my daughter one off craigslist, it was a college students.... it works wonderful I have had a dell and an acer they both were forever getting a virus or in the shop. __________________ I Support http://www.yorkiesinc.com/

10-13-2009, 01:08 PM	#18
bildio Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 1,537	I installed Parallels Desktop on my iMac, & Windows XP. I can run Mac & Windows, at the same time. __________________ *Niko (3 yrs) Gus (5 yrs)* *Squirt (17 yrs - RIP)*

10-13-2009, 01:12 PM	#19
Ivy Lucille ♥♥beats @ my feet! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PA Posts: 4,814	I was a window user for years and 2 years ago, I became a Mac convert. I will never go back! I think they are very user friendly. I didn't have any trouble making the switch. My advise to you and to anyone that is faced with a computer decision is this: before closing yourself off to macs completely, I urge you to go to an Apple store if one is near you and talk with them. Play around--you can use everything that is on display. This way you can make a well informed decision. Macs are great! __________________ Jamie, Mom to Mayzie and Mozes

10-13-2009, 01:17 PM	#20
amandawash Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 2,152	Wow, great reviews on Macs. Enough so that I went to the Apple website to look at them. However, ohmygosh, they are very expensive. Sorry, not gonna happen Anyone else have any suggestions for an affortable laptop? I only use it to store photos and browse the internet. __________________ Amanda 's Ranger & Ryder

10-13-2009, 01:42 PM	#22
KimberlySRN Twins=double the fun! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,981	I really like our Gateway, it is my second one and I love it...but I will be getting a Macbook Pro. The only problem I have is that it has the feeling of an HP...meaning you have to buy Mac things for the Macs. They are getting better about it, but you can put almost any programs on this one. For school I got rid of my Mac and got Gateway because I couldn't put any of my nursing CDs on the Mac. But they have already made a program that runs the windows based programs. My dad has the Mac Pro and that is what he uses to put all his music stuff on it. He hated it at first, in fact I was going to buy it from him...but now he likes it. (He was frustrated because you have to purchase all kinds of things for the Mac to get it to do what his windows based computer just did. But know that he has done all that it is good. (Just more expensive in the long run) __________________ Kim Anakin Bella

10-13-2009, 02:38 PM	#26
stovesj Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kenmore, Washington Posts: 3,299	We have both but prefer our Macs over the PC. Much more user friendly. You can run windows on a Mac using "Boot Camp", which is built into the Mac operating system. That would allow you to install any PC programs you need or already have right onto a Mac computer. __________________ JoanneGracie and Izzy Wag More...Bark Less

10-13-2009, 05:15 PM	#27
MauiGirl Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 7,740	Amanda, thanks for being understanding of us Mac lovers that have hijacked your thread. Good luck in finding what you want in your budget. And for the rest of you who haven't heard enough about Mac vs PC this recent thread also has a lot of good information (I love hearing who likes what and why): http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/off...ook-vs-pc.html __________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA

10-14-2009, 04:54 AM	#29
Trixter YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 257	Last week I was posting a message on YT and a noise came from the screen on my desktop. The wordsblew away as if they were an paper in the wind, and little fingers of smoke rose from the top! My computer guru said it was the age of the monitor but when he went to hook up a new one, He had to take the base home with him and clean it out. There was a virus, and if the monitor hadn't blown, I would have lost everything! I was very fortunate. The point of my story is this. My birthday is next week and there is a box that arrived last week downstairs from Tiger Direct. You might want to check out this website. I don't know what it is, but I think it is going to be something Fantastic!!! I didn't choose it, the Fam did. I'll let you know on Tuesday!