by noni1974 39 Replies latest jw friends
I'm going to buy my first laptop in the next week or two.I want to know what else I'll end up needing
a good lock. I've had mine stolen several weeks ago from a place I thought was secured. Watch out laptop convenience also make them convenient targets.
I agree with pope. Kidnap a nerdy 15 year old kid from the local school and slip him a $20 to set it up for you. Don't trust the sales guy either and if you do get vista get 1GB memory - no less. Otherwise stick to XP
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So the router sends a signal to the laptop??Does the laptop need anything more than the wireless card to recieve the signal??And where would I get a wireless router from??
I'm going with the used one because I don't want Vista.I've heard nothing but bad things about it.This is a newer used laptop completely reconditioned.It's a Compaq not some un heard of named laptop that will die in a year.It's less than half the price of those no named ones in walmart.
Noni,
My 2 cents worth again. I think you will regret not going with Vista. In a year you will likely be shelling out for it because it will be the "in" thing. There was all this scary talk when XP came on the scene too. All kinds of complaints. But most of us are comfortable with it now. The same will be true a few months down the road with Vista.
When I bought my laptop (for about $350 Canadian), it was fully equipped and ready to go. I didn't have to worry about installing cards or anything. I can go to a hotel or many other areas and not have to plug into an internet connection.
That's another reason why I highly recommend the larger stores. The little guy can't compete anymore, so he has to charge more. If he sells at the same price as the larger stores, he won't make a dime. In fact, he'll lose money. Don't try to do them a favor by keeping them in business. Do what's best for yourself by going where the price is better and you get much more for what you shell out.
Frank
noni: yes, no (it's most likely that your laptop will already have one), from a place like staples or somewhere like that.
i've repaired so many compaq notebooks that i would not recommend them ... what is the model part # of it?
usually it's not the brand but the model/part #.
I don't know what model it is.I asked and the guy told me but I forgot.I'll call back up there tomorrow and get all the spects for it.
As far as the XP V Vista.The main reason I want XP is because my digital camera will not work with Vista.I bought it this year but the driver and programs only support up to XP.It's the same with my printer.I would have to go and spend even more money on a new camera and a new printer.
Noni,
I agree with your reasons for staying with XP. I also agree with What-a-Coincidence about Compaqs. Here in Canada, so I've heard, they aren't very dependable and often need repairs of one kind or another.
Frank
I called the guy back today.There are 3 options.
First is the Compaq EVO for 379.00
Pentiam 4
2.2 gig
256 megs of ram
Xp Pro
40 gig hard drive
Dvd player CD burner
Second is an HP for 379.00
Pentiam M
1.7 gig
256 negs of ram XP Pro
40 gig hard drive
Dvd player CD burner
Built in wireless
Third is a DEll Esporon 6000 for 579.00
Pentiam M
1.7Gig
512 megs
80 gig hard drive
Windows XP Pro
Built in wireless
DVD/R CD/R
The third looks like my best option but it's 200.00 more than the other 2.I don't know anything about these brands so which would you get??
