OK computer geeks..........
11-28-2008, 07:46 PM
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OK computer geeks..........
I'm typing this on the work Laptop....
My home desktop CPU has FINALLY ticked me off for the LAST FRIKIN' time.
It's going for a ride in the country with me next weekend sporting a spanking new target taped to the side of the case,
and will be executed by firing squad. (approx 100 rounds of .223)
Goin' puter shopping tomorrow for a new CPU.
Problem is, I'm clueless 'bout those things.
There's a can-lookin' thingywith wires going in and out that make stuff I type pop up on the monitor.....THAT's about the extent of my knowledge.
My last CPU is a Sony VIO bought in (I think) '93 or '94.
What should I be looking for?
Mostly surfing, and word processing type stuff.
I'm not a WOW-type online gamer or anything like that.
Suggestions?
My home desktop CPU has FINALLY ticked me off for the LAST FRIKIN' time.
It's going for a ride in the country with me next weekend sporting a spanking new target taped to the side of the case,
and will be executed by firing squad. (approx 100 rounds of .223)
Goin' puter shopping tomorrow for a new CPU.
Problem is, I'm clueless 'bout those things.
There's a can-lookin' thingywith wires going in and out that make stuff I type pop up on the monitor.....THAT's about the extent of my knowledge.
My last CPU is a Sony VIO bought in (I think) '93 or '94.
What should I be looking for?
Mostly surfing, and word processing type stuff.
I'm not a WOW-type online gamer or anything like that.
Suggestions?
11-28-2008, 08:19 PM
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So I go to the guy with the "Hi My Name is Bill" name tag at my local appliance store and say "Linux", and he gives me what?.........
Is that a super-secret code word?
I don't have the secret decoder ring, or know the secret handshake.....
Not much help.
Is that a super-secret code word?
I don't have the secret decoder ring, or know the secret handshake.....
Not much help.
11-28-2008, 08:59 PM
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given your skill level.
Pick up a laptop of your own. Look for something with atleast 1 gig of ram, preferably 2 or 4.
Intel processors are preferable over AMD for battery life.
1.75 Ghz dual core is fast enough for most purposes even with vista.
Harddrive size is up to you,
My work laptop is a Dell, I have a compaq at home.
Yea, you can get more power out of a desktop over a laptop, you can get more options out of a desktop over a laptop, but unless your a serious gamer or work extensively in graphic arts or 3d rendering, you really dont need it.
I dont advise Linux. Its got its own learning curve. Kinda like starting your computer use skills over.
Pick up a laptop of your own. Look for something with atleast 1 gig of ram, preferably 2 or 4.
Intel processors are preferable over AMD for battery life.
1.75 Ghz dual core is fast enough for most purposes even with vista.
Harddrive size is up to you,
My work laptop is a Dell, I have a compaq at home.
Yea, you can get more power out of a desktop over a laptop, you can get more options out of a desktop over a laptop, but unless your a serious gamer or work extensively in graphic arts or 3d rendering, you really dont need it.
I dont advise Linux. Its got its own learning curve. Kinda like starting your computer use skills over.
11-28-2008, 09:02 PM
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http://www-304.ibm.com/shop/americas...-840&langId=-1
http://www.dell.com/content/products...=22&l=en&s=dfh
here are two web sites, that you can get good deals, I would get at least 2 GHz processor, 2 GB of Ram, a good video card, such as Nvida, CDRW/DVDRW, and expandable slots for future up grades. I would not go to the big box stores because there cheap systems are bloated with software that is already loaded onto the computer, that you don"t need and it costs too much..
What is wrong with the system you have?
http://www.dell.com/content/products...=22&l=en&s=dfh
here are two web sites, that you can get good deals, I would get at least 2 GHz processor, 2 GB of Ram, a good video card, such as Nvida, CDRW/DVDRW, and expandable slots for future up grades. I would not go to the big box stores because there cheap systems are bloated with software that is already loaded onto the computer, that you don"t need and it costs too much..
What is wrong with the system you have?
11-28-2008, 09:03 PM
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It's pretty tough to beat a DELL. Not the best, but not the worst. I've had good luck with them, but some swear by them & some swear at them!!
For about $510 + Tax below would work well for email & surfing. Not video editing or game playing.
Windows XP operating system would be better than Vista, but it is getting almost impossible to order. Everything is going to Vista, so might as well get used to it!! I have Vista on two computers & don't have any more problems than I did with XP.
The system below has a LCD 20" monitor & enough horsepower to do most things. And you can always BOMB it any time for MORE horsepower.
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For about $510 + Tax below would work well for email & surfing. Not video editing or game playing.
Windows XP operating system would be better than Vista, but it is getting almost impossible to order. Everything is going to Vista, so might as well get used to it!! I have Vista on two computers & don't have any more problems than I did with XP.
The system below has a LCD 20" monitor & enough horsepower to do most things. And you can always BOMB it any time for MORE horsepower.
Inspiron 530
Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor E2220 (1MB L2, 2.4GHz, 800FSB), Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1, 64-Bit
Edit Item
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$664.00
Save $155 off this Inspiron Desktop
Limited Time Offer! View Details -$155.00
Catalog Number: 29 DDDODF2
Module Description Description Product Code & SKU Product Code & SKU
Dell Inspiron 530 Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor E2220 (1MB L2, 2.4GHz, 800FSB) SM222H [223-9671]
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1, 64-Bit VHP61E [313-5582][420-5769][420-6436][420-8873][420-8874][420-9105][420-9127][420-9130][463-2282]
Memory 4GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz- 4DIMMs 4GB84 [311-7245]
Keyboard and Mouse Bundles Dell USB Keyboard and Dell Optical USB Mouse EKOM [310-9611][330-0916]
Monitor 20 inch E207WFP Widescreen Digital Flat Panel – Now Save $50 207WFP1 [467-7592]
Video Cards Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 IV [320-5878]
Hard Drives 320GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™ 320S [341-4810]
Floppy Drive and Media Reader No Floppy Drive Included NFD [341-5008]
Mouse Mouse included with Keyboard purchase N [310-1966]
Network Interface Integrated 10/100 Ethernet IN [430-0412]
Modem No Modem Option N [313-3137]
Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 9.0 Multi-Language AAREAD [410-1867]
Optical Drive 16X DVD+/-RW Drive 16DVDRW [313-5270][420-8152]
Sound Cards Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio IS [313-2758]
Speakers No speakers (Speakers are required to hear audio from your system) N [313-2198]
Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed) Microsoft Works 9.0 DWRK9 [420-8085]
Security Software McAfee SecurityCenter with anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, 30-Days MC930D [410-1160]
Warranty & Service 1Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis S111OS [960-3249][982-4310][983-3680][987-3137][987-6238][990-8029]
Datasafe DataSafe included with DellCare Service bundle NODATA [988-0089]
Entertainment and Editing Software WildTangent Games WLDTNGT [420-9352]
Dell Digital Entertainment No Entertainment software pre-installed NODE [464-9572]
Labels Windows Vista™ Premium VPD [310-8626]
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11-28-2008, 09:21 PM
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My neighbor across the street has been trying to get me to swith to a MAC.
He's been using one for several years and absolutley Raves about it.
What's the difference?
He's been using one for several years and absolutley Raves about it.
What's the difference?
11-28-2008, 09:28 PM
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VERY sloooooooow, both page loading, and time from click to system response ...started getting multiple pop-ups this morning, running two pop-up blockers and STILL getting them.
Probably from 10+ years of web-surfing picking up crap off the internet.
Just looking for a new desktop for the house.
Wifey and I both have company supplied laptops.....but those are for work.
I don't want my personal stuff all over the hard-drive of my company-owned computer.
Probably from 10+ years of web-surfing picking up crap off the internet.
Just looking for a new desktop for the house.
Wifey and I both have company supplied laptops.....but those are for work.
I don't want my personal stuff all over the hard-drive of my company-owned computer.
11-28-2008, 09:32 PM
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Its not windows, its not microsoft. its got its own web browsers, word processors, spreadsheet programs, etc.
Mac OS is a bit more refined and supported than Linux, but has some similarities (both show genetic signs of Unix)
What do you primarily use your computer for?
11-28-2008, 09:38 PM
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from a user's standpoint, Mac is a different operating system.
Its not windows, its not microsoft. its got its own web browsers, word processors, spreadsheet programs, etc.
Mac OS is a bit more refined and supported than Linux, but has some similarities (both show genetic signs of Unix)
What do you primarily use your computer for?
Its not windows, its not microsoft. its got its own web browsers, word processors, spreadsheet programs, etc.
Mac OS is a bit more refined and supported than Linux, but has some similarities (both show genetic signs of Unix)
What do you primarily use your computer for?
Is it true that MACS are pretty much imune from the Internet Virus crap?
11-28-2008, 10:02 PM
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Ed, Check out http://www.ztsystems.com/Default.aspx?tabid=753
From what I've read they seem to be a pretty good computer. The thing I like most about ZT is that you can still get Windows XP.
From what I've read they seem to be a pretty good computer. The thing I like most about ZT is that you can still get Windows XP.
11-28-2008, 10:51 PM
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Who would you target? the 90% group, the 8% group or the 2% group?