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Laptop/Tablet Help - NussieT - 02-22-2012
Ok, I know I've been saying I"m going to get a new one for a long time now but every time I go to look at them I get flustered and then the salesperson just tries to sell me on the most expensive thing they've got. I know absolutely nothing about computers.
I am just using the thing for business paperwork while I am not home and going on the internet while I am bored sitting in a truck.
This is the one I was looking at in the store:
http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=66%2C67%2C68,3256&webid=375393&affixedcode=WW
Help!!!
Re: Laptop/Tablet Help - Hondo - 02-22-2012
What's wrong with your old laptop? From what you're saying you use one for anything made after 2006 should be perfect. Your old one probably needs nothing more than a memory upgrade and a fresh install of Windows 7. What do you have and what are the specs? I'd be happy to rebuild it for you for the cost of the RAM and shipping.
Re: Laptop/Tablet Help - NussieT - 02-22-2012
Hondo Wrote:What's wrong with your old laptop? From what you're saying you use one for anything made after 2006 should be perfect. Your old one probably needs nothing more than a memory upgrade and a fresh install of Windows 7. What do you have and what are the specs? I'd be happy to rebuild it for you for the cost of the RAM and shipping.
I got an old beast of a laptop, its about the size of a college textbook, it has windows 97 on it and the battery is pooched, you have to leave it plugged in or it'll die. I got it as a hand me down college user thing from my inlaws. It now sits in my basement, in it's suitcase of a bag and collects dust. It still has a floppy disk drive.
The laptop I used around my house the last year was my work laptop but since my term contract was up at the end of January I had to return it.
Re: Laptop/Tablet Help - NussieT - 02-22-2012
Hondo Wrote:What's wrong with your old laptop? From what you're saying you use one for anything made after 2006 should be perfect. Your old one probably needs nothing more than a memory upgrade and a fresh install of Windows 7. What do you have and what are the specs? I'd be happy to rebuild it for you for the cost of the RAM and shipping.
I got an old beast of a laptop, its about the size of a college textbook, it has windows 97 on it and the battery is pooched, you have to leave it plugged in or it'll die. I got it as a hand me down college user thing from my inlaws. It now sits in my basement, in it's suitcase of a bag and collects dust. It still has a floppy disk drive.
The laptop I used around my house the last year was my work laptop but since my term contract was up at the end of January I had to return it.
Re: Laptop/Tablet Help - Hondo - 02-23-2012
Ok..if it has Windows 98 on it...time for a new laptop. Some really decent machines can be had for around $300. My suggestion is to start watching <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://slickdeals.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=9">http://slickdeals.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=9</a><!-- m --> and watch for laptop deals. Not sure how shipping to Canada might affect your ability to get in some of those prices.
Something like this would do you just fine:
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$249 USD ...but it's local pickup only. Any of us could grab it for you but shipping adds another $50.
Re: Laptop/Tablet Help - Derick - 02-23-2012
I have a bunch of shopping to do at the microcenter this weekend. Do I need to pick this up for you? Shipping is relativly cheap for me. Not sure about canada, but I'm guess a lot less that 50
Re: Laptop/Tablet Help - Chip - 02-23-2012
Derick Wrote:I have a bunch of shopping to do at the microcenter this weekend. Do I need to pick this up for you? Shipping is relativly cheap for me. Not sure about canada, but I'm guess a lot less that 50
Shipping to Canada is tricky.
I think it either will take for ever, or cost a lot if you want it quick.
It might be easier for me to take it into Canada, then mail it.
Re: Laptop/Tablet Help - Hondo - 02-23-2012
That's a much better plan. Let Chip get one for you at the Detroit MC and then cross over to Windsor and mail it. No customs.....no hassles and cheaper.
WIN
Laptop/Tablet Help - eddieyourdj - 02-23-2012
I had my 1st ever laptop crash last night. Looks like everything is gone. Can I recover it all or just re-install & start from scratch...swoot!!!
Re: Laptop/Tablet Help - Hondo - 02-24-2012
What happened Eddie? I'm actually in Nashville this weekend until Monday morning....if you can get it up here to me I'll be happy to try and fix it or at the very least recover your data.
Laptop/Tablet Help - eddieyourdj - 02-24-2012
Hondo Wrote:What happened Eddie? I'm actually in Nashville this weekend until Monday morning....if you can get it up here to me I'll be happy to try and fix it or at the very least recover your data.Can't make that 4 hr trip this weekend, but thanks for the offer I appreciate it man.
I got an email form a DJ buddy telling me about a site with discount DJ lighting & stuff. When I clicked on it, my laptop went crazy. He's a legit dude & has no idea about the email or how I got it. "I believe him Yo"
Anyway a virus scan popped up & started running(which was bogus of course) & wiped everything out. I rarely open stuff that I am not sure what & who, but I got blind-sided with this one...swoot!!!
Re: Laptop/Tablet Help - Derick - 02-24-2012
eddieyourdj Wrote:your dj buddy just put you out. competition eliminated.Hondo Wrote:What happened Eddie? I'm actually in Nashville this weekend until Monday morning....if you can get it up here to me I'll be happy to try and fix it or at the very least recover your data.Can't make that 4 hr trip this weekend, but thanks for the offer I appreciate it man.
I got an email form a DJ buddy telling me about a site with discount DJ lighting & stuff. When I clicked on it, my laptop went crazy. He's a legit dude & has no idea about the email or how I got it. "I believe him Yo"
Anyway a virus scan popped up & started running(which was bogus of course) & wiped everything out. I rarely open stuff that I am not sure what & who, but I got blind-sided with this one...swoot!!!
Re: Laptop/Tablet Help - Hondo - 02-24-2012
Chances are your data is ok....you've just been hijacked by malware. Whatever you do DON'T go buy a new computer over it. In an absolute worst-case scenario your existing computer can be re-done. Check your PM
Re: Laptop/Tablet Help - Donginator - 03-21-2012
Bump
Since I saw this thread I check Micro center often, because there is a store a few miles from me.
Is there a catch with this place? My Dell from 2006 is just too slow & I am sick of updating & reformatting
Would a computer like this be any good from microcenter? My local pick-up site is Yonkers NY
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Re: Laptop/Tablet Help - Chip - 03-21-2012
Donginator Wrote:Bump
Since I saw this thread I check Micro center often, because there is a store a few miles from me.
Is there a catch with this place? My Dell from 2006 is just too slow & I am sick of updating & reformatting
Would a computer like this be any good from microcenter? My local pick-up site is Yonkers NY
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It seems like a pretty decent, basic computer.
I've bought a ton of stuff from Microcenter over the years, there is one a few miles from where I work. It can get pretty un-organized looking in the store. But it's a good, legit store.
It seems like some of the people working there are big computer nerds and know their stuff, and the rest are people who just wanted a job.