Posted on 08/07/2010 3:19:10 PM PDT by Chickensoup
OS 8 is a MAC app; thought you were only comfortable with Microsoft?
Or did you really mean Windows 7?
Be sure you know which it is you want before you go buy it...
That computer is no slouch. Why do you need something better (other than the fact that it has Vista)?
For $700 - $800 you can get a pretty nice laptop these days. Used to be, you would pay a lot more for a large screen, but not so much anymore.
Check out the refurbs from Toshiba. Some of the best Window’s computers you can get. Getting a factor refurb also has several advantages. First is price, usually 50%-70% of a new model. Second, they go through more quality checks than an off the assembly line model. One of every 100 off the assembly line may be checked while every single refurb is checked. Finally, you usually get the same or similar warranty as a new model.
http://www.toshibadirect.com/td/b2c/bstorelist.to?coid=-29405
I had an Acer that finally died. It was excellent, though not loved by the critics.
Go to Best Buy. Get a Sony VAIO (?) or Asus. Dell is OK too.
Apple is pricey for what you get. But I still have my Macbook Pro, now 4 years old.
But for the cheap side, Best Buy has all levels. Probably would avoid Gateway (owned by Acer). I bought one for youngest son and it had everything out of date.
Or did you really mean Windows 7?
Be sure you know which it is you want before you go buy it...
I meant windows 7.... been around too many mack users lately
It is time to retire it. My son can use it but I havenot found a replacement with the dolby home theatre and everything else.
Just bought an Acer Aspire laptop for the girl’s Christmas/birthday at Walmart for $298. 15.6” screen, Windows 7, 200G+ hard drive, 2G AMD processor. Sorry, don’t remember the precise HD and processor specs. I just knew it was more than she’d need for what she does.
Also heard Best Buy has a similar laptop for around the same price but I don’t know any more about it.
YMMV locally.
Dell 17.3 Inspiron Intel I5 processor and 500 GB.
Anyway, just hit Windows-E on your keyboard. That is, hold the Windows logo key down and while doing so, press the E key. This will launch Windows Explorer and if you have Windows 7, you should be able to see how much space your drive(s) have left.
What is a professional DOWNGRADE in operating systems?
First listing of the link you sent.
c is 130
d is 105
THank you that is a button I have never pushed befor.
That is a good question. My guess would be that it can be configured to run XP. Some corporate networks still have that as a standard (my work does).
Thank you
Both the less expensive and the more expensive need to go fast, both will run Dragon Naturally speaking, a resourse user.
Have you purchased refurbished products before? Are cosmetic defects always expected?
Look at Dells: I have Dell laptops that I use daily, 9 - 10 hours a day, for analysis programs that require all of the processor speed and all the memory. The latitude D610 is about 5 years old and the M90 is over 3 years old, and they and their predecessors work flawlessly.
I’d recommend a Dell to anyone.
i have not purchased refurbished but the estranged did for one of the other kids and it was little, fat and square.
Thank you. Did have horrible dell experience which has scarred me for life.
I have 272 ACRES and NO CHILDREN. So, why should I continue to pay more in taxes than it cost me to buy it?
Explain it to me, please.
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