Computer recommendation

tommymac · 11-21-2008, 08:52 AM

Through a program at the hospital we participated in i am getting a "check" about 850 dollars. Only thing is it has to be spent on something educational. They will also allow us to spend it on electronic devices. Computers, laptops, PDA's etc....

my desktop is about 8 years old so its def time to go. Just wanted to hear some input or recommendations on what to go for. I will use it mostly to surf the net and store music, pics and maybe some video, but thats about it.

Also I need to submit something before the end of the year, an dam not sure about sales tax.

Tom

Trip · 11-21-2008, 08:53 AM

Build it yourself using sites like newegg.com and tigerdirect.com

Gas Man · 11-21-2008, 09:37 AM

Nah... get a fuckin laptop... I've had less problems with laptops then desktops... plus portability and run wireless internet at your house... sit where ever you want... then leave your desktop hook up... and setup network printing thru that desktop.

Rider · 11-21-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Nah... get a fuckin laptop... I've had less problems with laptops then desktops... plus portability and run wireless internet at your house... sit where ever you want... then leave your desktop hook up... and setup network printing thru that desktop.

I had that setup but then I had to reinstall the operating system on my desktop and now I cant print from my laptop anymore.

Trip · 11-21-2008, 09:48 AM

I am partial to the higher speeds, higher volume of memory for everything (2 terabytes is nice, but I needz MOAR!!!), easily upgradable desktops. Run media center and have it connected through your xbox to your HDTV and you got a party.

Gas Man · 11-21-2008, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider

I had that setup but then I had to reinstall the operating system on my desktop and now I cant print from my laptop anymore.

It gets tricky when you go Vista and XP... if that is your problem.

MILK · 11-21-2008, 09:53 AM

I would get a laptop. I wouldn't get a Dell though.

Rider · 11-21-2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

It gets tricky when you go Vista and XP... if that is your problem.

Yep Vista on the Laptop and XP on the Desktop.

Gas Man · 11-21-2008, 09:58 AM

Yeah I had the same thing... it can be done... but you have to have that printer driver on both computers

Rider · 11-21-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Yeah I had the same thing... it can be done... but you have to have that printer driver on both computers

Yep I do. I had it working before but I don't remember what I did to get it to work.

11-21-2008, 08:52 AM	#1
tommymac Moto GP Star Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 11,022	Computer recommendation Through a program at the hospital we participated in i am getting a "check" about 850 dollars. Only thing is it has to be spent on something educational. They will also allow us to spend it on electronic devices. Computers, laptops, PDA's etc.... my desktop is about 8 years old so its def time to go. Just wanted to hear some input or recommendations on what to go for. I will use it mostly to surf the net and store music, pics and maybe some video, but thats about it. Also I need to submit something before the end of the year, an dam not sure about sales tax. Tom

11-21-2008, 09:37 AM	#3
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Nah... get a fuckin laptop... I've had less problems with laptops then desktops... plus portability and run wireless internet at your house... sit where ever you want... then leave your desktop hook up... and setup network printing thru that desktop. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

11-21-2008, 09:58 AM	#9
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Yeah I had the same thing... it can be done... but you have to have that printer driver on both computers __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

11-21-2008, 09:53 AM	#7
MILK The cows want you dead. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,087	I would get a laptop. I wouldn't get a Dell though.