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Laptop Computer

Postby Willie » Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:11 am

In the market for a laptop for the family. We don't need anything extraordinary, just something to replace the 9 year old Dell desktop. My kindergartner will use it for school work; we'll put pictures on it; I may put my handheld GPS software on it/store waypoints, etc; surf the web, etc.

I'm not looking to break the bank, but don't want a piece of crap either. I've been looking at Best Buy and HH Gregg. I know there are some computer guys on here that know 100x more about them than I ever will, so I need some help and suggestions about what to look at.

Thank you for any insight.
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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby Redbeard » Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:16 am

Willie wrote:In the market for a laptop for the family. We don't need anything extraordinary, just something to replace the 9 year old Dell desktop. My kindergartner will use it for school work; we'll put pictures on it; I may put my handheld GPS software on it/store waypoints, etc; surf the web, etc.

I'm not looking to break the bank, but don't want a piece of crap either. I've been looking at Best Buy and HH Gregg. I know there are some computer guys on here that know 100x more about them than I ever will, so I need some help and suggestions about what to look at.

Thank you for any insight.
I'm gonna guess your best advise will come from Flintie or MT. Everyone else is fulla shit
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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby assateague » Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:28 am

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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby assateague » Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:29 am

My advice would be NOT to get anything made by HP. They suck.
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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby Olly » Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:29 am

Flint for computers? Redbeard you need to re-read your biographies. He'll tell you himself that he doesn't know shit about computers.

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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby assateague » Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:31 am

These are jokes, Olly. Red's got a bagful.

(For the record, I think it's safe to say that Montana doesn't know shit about computers, either :lol: )
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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby Olly » Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:34 am

Willie, stick with

Windows 7 and not Windows 8

Dell or Acer

Intel i5 or better processor, don't really get caught up in how many cores it has.

At least 2 gigs of RAM but the more the better

And pick one with he largest hard drive you can find.

Good luck, I know buying a computer can be weary for some. If you find a model you like post a link to it and I'll look over the specs for you.

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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby assateague » Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:36 am

For fear of jinxing myself, I have an Acer for work, and really like it. My wife has a Toshiba and likes it, but it seems to be a piece of shit.
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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby Olly » Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:36 am

assateague wrote:These are jokes, Olly. Red's got a bagful.

(For the record, I think it's safe to say that Montana doesn't know shit about computers, either :lol: )


Ha, I sped right past that joke. I didn't know Red knew enough about Flint to know he's not a computer guy. Way funnier now.

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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby Redbeard » Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:36 am

I'd take advice from MT anyday on microwaves and from Flintie on spotting fake social security numbers
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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby Redbeard » Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:38 am

Olly wrote:Willie, stick with

Windows 7 and not Windows 8

Dell or Acer

Intel i5 or better processor, don't really get caught up in how many cores it has.

At least 2 gigs of RAM but the more the better

And pick one with he largest hard drive you can find.

Good luck, I know buying a computer can be weary for some. If you find a model you like post a link to it and I'll look over the specs for you.

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so who does have the longest hard drive? Dell or Ace? FeelinFowl...care to help us out here???
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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby aunt betty » Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:49 am

Red would know which laptop gives him the longest hardest drive. Possibly his favorite female trainee. Whatsername?
I've heard that it's incredibly stupid to fuck around with a crazy man's head.
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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby Willie » Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:58 am

Also looked at tiger direct website. They seem to have more options and a few with windows 7.

I gotta say, I don't know shit about computers, RAM, intel processor, or computer language in general, so please go easy on me. Not saying I'm vulnerable and weak, but pretty much.
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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby Rick » Wed Jul 31, 2013 12:43 pm

I'm on a loner laptop now that's reminding me how much I miss my desktop. Hate trying to type on this leper without touching something that screws it up. Being over the notion of buying another laptop is the silver lining to losing the desktop.
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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby one2many » Wed Jul 31, 2013 1:27 pm

i will not own anything but Lenovo
if you like your shit to work always and have a little extra cash buy Lenovo
but then im a dumb ass
No helicopter looking for a murder
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And it read, "Jeffys a pimp"
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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby Olly » Wed Jul 31, 2013 1:29 pm

IBM used to be good until they were bought by lenveo. At least they still have metal frames.

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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby one2many » Wed Jul 31, 2013 1:33 pm

one2many wrote:i will not own anything but Lenovo
if you like your shit to work always and have a little extra cash buy Lenovo
but then im a dumb ass

i was going to end this with im no bill gates or a coastie rather then dumb ass
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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby BrewGUN » Wed Jul 31, 2013 1:40 pm

Ive had pretty good luck with HP, but then again the only thing i use it for is surfing web, craigslist, and a couple simple brewing programs or music player.
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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby Mornin Beef » Wed Jul 31, 2013 1:47 pm

My brother loves his lenovo and he is a technological nerd. I have a samsung and I have no quams. Before I had a sony and it worked great before the power cord insert station broke.
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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby Tomkat » Wed Jul 31, 2013 2:18 pm

Apple makes nice stuff.



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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby FlintRiverFowler » Wed Jul 31, 2013 3:59 pm

Redbeard wrote:I'd take advice from MT anyday on microwaves and from Flintie on cooking on a TCS


FIFY
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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby FlintRiverFowler » Wed Jul 31, 2013 4:03 pm

Why the fuck do I need to know anything about a computer? They're archaic I can pay my bills, surf the web, and change the channels on my tv with my iPad. Laptop dont do that. I just use the damn thing for a coaster for my beer.
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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby Redbeard » Wed Jul 31, 2013 4:07 pm

FlintRiverFowler wrote:
Redbeard wrote:I'd take advice from MT anyday on microwaves and from Flintie on cooking on a TCS


FIFY
that was my first thought but I liked the illegal labor thing more. But it mighta went over some guys heads
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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby FlintRiverFowler » Wed Jul 31, 2013 4:11 pm

Redbeard wrote:
FlintRiverFowler wrote:
Redbeard wrote:I'd take advice from MT anyday on microwaves and from Flintie on cooking on a TCS


FIFY
that was my first thought but I liked the illegal labor thing more. But it mighta went over some guys heads

Only thing to know abt illegal labor now is you better pay em cash under the table and if you can't do that then you're screwed bc e-verify is 100% efficient at weeding them out.
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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby BrewGUN » Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:19 pm

Jinxed myself on this one, my laptop just died, thought the cord came unplugged, nope, can't get it to charge so it won't turn on :?
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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby Redbeard » Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:29 pm

BrewGUN wrote:Jinxed myself on this one, my laptop just died, thought the cord came unplugged, nope, can't get it to charge so it won't turn on :?
Ha!
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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby BrewGUN » Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:49 pm

Redbeard wrote:
BrewGUN wrote:Jinxed myself on this one, my laptop just died, thought the cord came unplugged, nope, can't get it to charge so it won't turn on :?
Ha!

Dick!


Jk, but seriously. Sorta ;)
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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby Bulldog0156 » Wed Jul 31, 2013 6:35 pm

The thing about laptops is they all surf porn the same. It's the virus protection you gotta worry about!
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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby Feelin' Fowl » Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:09 pm

Redbeard wrote:so who does have the longest hard drive? Dell or Ace? FeelinFowl...care to help us out here???

#whatadouche!
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Re: Laptop Computer

Postby Redbeard » Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:10 pm

Took ya long enough
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