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Time for a New Computer?

The Sage Premier Member Registered on May-24-2002 More User Info Message #173512 posted by The Sage (Info) March 22, 2008 19:07:37 ET Sitting here posting on my 8 year old laptop that is one of the only surviving casualties of Y2K (It has Windows ME for an operating system). A week ago, my desktop blew a power supply (serves me right for not keeping it clean. After it ceased to operate I turned it around and saw that all the vent holes were covered with a thick blanket of dust). Took it to my local computer shop and was told that it's a proprietary power supply. I have to find a replacement from Gateway (nyet!) or some other place, or...buy a new computer (gasp!) It appears that all the computers on the market now are loaded with Windows Vista, and Vista is not getting great reviews. I was very happy with Windows XP...wondering if I can still buy a system with it..?? Thinking about going back to Dell. Hard to believe it's been more than 10 years since I bought my first one. I got a lot of hardware for my money from Gateway, but they are notorious for not shipping what you order, then you have to go through the hassle of getting it all straightened out. Maybe I should buy local..?? Oh what a hassle this is going to be lol Peace, Sage

Re: Time for a New Computer?

Dabullz Registered on Apr-14-2003 More User Info Message #173514 posted by Dabullz (Info) March 22, 2008 19:41:59 ET In Reply to: Time for a New Computer? posted by The Sage (Info) March 22, 2008 19:07:37 ET www.apple.com You know what they say back in the 'hood - once you go mac, you ain't ever comin' back! Seriously, you can install windows on a partition and run whatever windows based programs you need. I got a macbook pro laptop and a mac pro desktop. The laptop runs the same as it did when I pulled it out of the box 3 years ago. The desktop will last for a decade, scalable to 4 teras of mem, 32 gigs of ram, and on and on. Good luck with your search - DB

Re: Time for a New Computer?

forged registration Registered on Dec-17-2005 More User Info Message #173515 posted by forged registration (Info) March 22, 2008 20:08:46 ET In Reply to: Time for a New Computer? posted by The Sage (Info) March 22, 2008 19:07:37 ET YES get a new computer my windows ME operating system kept crashing and there were a lot of things i can't see/do on the internet(s)...youtube and music CD's were choppy...and that huge cathode ray tube monitor occupied a lot of desk real estate i had some good experiences with DELL but they really let me down last time so i won't be buying from them again because of the indian call centers...vista is working pretty good for me though...i think toshiba makes the best laptops, and hewlett packard has excellent engineering i can't go with an apple computer because i use tax software that isn't compatible with apple, but they make good computers i have an affordable intel 6600 dual core chip which eats through my digital photographs in a fraction of the time it took with my old computer...if i could change anything i *might* have invested more in a graphics card but i am not a gamer so i didn't really need it...i don't think quad core is going to provide much of a performance benefit unless you edit/produce movies on your computer

Re: Time for a New Computer?

Andreole Registered on Mar-22-2002 More User Info Message #173518 posted by Andreole (Info) March 22, 2008 21:16:18 ET In Reply to: Re: Time for a New Computer? posted by forged registration (Info) March 22, 2008 20:08:46 ET Hey Sage...sorry to hear about your computer problems. I recently was able to bring a Compaq laptop back from the dead twice. First diagnosed and replaced a faulty fan (dirt in the vent will also kill those things), then replaced a corrupted system file that prevented the computer from booting up. You might try picking up a power supply on e-bay. They aren't that hard to install. To answer your specific question, yes....there are still computers available from a few manufacturers that come with XP rather than Vista. Dell (whose tech support isn't what it used to be, but is still better than most) and Acer, to name two. If you don't see it advertised on-line, call and ask someone in sales. Or you might try doing what I did...go on your local Craigslist. I bought a brand new Acer desktop for $240 from a mortgage company that had gone belly-up. They never even had unpacked it. Also, check Overstock.com and HeartlandAmerican.com. Deals on XP computers can often be found on both. No doubt about it, Apple's are far less hassle, but my work prevents me from using one. Good luck. I hope you find what you want/need.

Re: Time for a New Computer?

Dabullz Registered on Apr-14-2003 More User Info Message #173519 posted by Dabullz (Info) March 22, 2008 21:55:35 ET In Reply to: Re: Time for a New Computer? posted by Andreole (Info) March 22, 2008 21:16:18 ET Geeze - I guess it didnt sink the first time I said it - YOU CAN RUN WINBLOWS ON YOUR APPLE!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVDmyc_h6R0 Demonstration They can run at the same time! You can alt between them at anytime! You can spend your time fixing the endless bugs of Windblows on your Apple, and then, when you feel like being productive, you can switch right over to Leopard! Seriously, running Winblows is like driving an '79 Chevette, running Leopard is like driving an '08 M5. One always breaks down and needs fixin', the other just simply runs and is an absolute joy to own.

Re: Time for a New Computer?

Dabullz Registered on Apr-14-2003 More User Info Message #173520 posted by Dabullz (Info) March 22, 2008 21:57:25 ET In Reply to: Re: Time for a New Computer? posted by Dabullz (Info) March 22, 2008 21:55:35 ET Winblows

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Re: Time for a New Computer?

Dabullz Registered on Apr-14-2003 More User Info Message #173521 posted by Dabullz (Info) March 22, 2008 21:58:43 ET In Reply to: Re: Time for a New Computer? posted by Dabullz (Info) March 22, 2008 21:57:25 ET Leopard

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Re: Time for a New Computer?

BowlWinkle Registered on Oct-09-2007 More User Info Message #173526 posted by BowlWinkle (Info) March 23, 2008 01:10:17 ET In Reply to: Re: Time for a New Computer? posted by Dabullz (Info) March 22, 2008 21:58:43 ET buy an apple imac or laptop. you wont be sorry. i did and i will never go back to microsoft. Mac OS X doesn't have a registry! its clean, fast and simple to operate. just one catch, they are expensive.....

Re: Dude's Gettin a Dell

The Sage Premier Member Registered on May-24-2002 More User Info Message #173688 posted by The Sage (Info) March 29, 2008 13:25:13 ET In Reply to: Re: Time for a New Computer? posted by Andreole (Info) March 22, 2008 21:16:18 ET I gave Apple a quick look, but decided to go with Dell. I just ordered it, and should have it in a week or two. I'm excited :)) Inspiron 530 Intel Core2 processor Q6600 (2.40Ghz 1066FSB) w/Quad Core Technology and 8MB cache 4GB DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz 22 in (22 in viewable) E228WFPWide Aspect Digital Flat Panel 256MB Radeon HD 2600 XT video card 500GB Serial ATA II Hard Drive(7200RPM) I was able to get it with Windows XP too, which is good because (the salesman says) my Office XP wouldn't work with Vista. I saved money by buying it from a salesman over the phone rather than doing an online purchase. I configured it online, then called and ordered it from a human. He cut the cost of the system by a few bucks, gave me free shipping, and threw in at no additional cost two additional years of warranty and one year of accident coverage. Oh, and they had a great price on a GO 720 GPS so I'll never get lost again lol Thanks for the tips, folks. Peace, Sage

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