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texanwitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-20-10 02:45 PM
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My insurance check came so it is time to look for a new laptop, will I like Windows 7.
Going shopping sometimes this week.

Thanks Dad for the old insurance policy.
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Bossy Monkey Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-20-10 03:02 PM
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1. My sister likes it. I frankly couldn't tell the difference from Vista.
In short, if you've ever liked Windows, you'll probably like 7.
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av8rdave Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-20-10 03:03 PM
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2. You'll really like OSx.
Just sayin...
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LynneSin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-20-10 03:27 PM
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3. I got a Samsung laptop and I couldn't be happier
It was about $800 and it runs like a charm.
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qb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-20-10 03:40 PM
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4. Just make sure it has enough speed and RAM to run Windows 7 efficiently.
I had a web book that choked on Windows 7.
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keroro gunsou Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-22-10 12:03 AM
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24. how much ram
is good for win7?
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Mr. McD Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-20-10 04:27 PM
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5. We have it on my wifes laptop
and I have it on me new work computer. It has a lot less problems then my XP64 on my desktop at home. I like it so far.
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JCMach1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-20-10 04:28 PM
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6. 7 is good... it actually works....
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many a good man Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-20-10 08:35 PM
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7. Does anyone buy desktops any more?
The wifey needs an upgrade. She deserves it, for the most part.
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texanwitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-20-10 09:51 PM
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9. I don't know anyone with a desktop computer anymore.
Edited on Tue Jul-20-10 09:52 PM by texanwitch
The good news is that they are cheaper then laptops.
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zanana1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-21-10 07:44 AM
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13. I have a desktop for exactly that reason. nt
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sammytko Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-21-10 07:57 AM
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14. I love my desktop
Have a laptop, but desktop is my first choice. Both are new. My desktop is an HP Touchsmart. Its an all in one with a 23 inch HD LCD display. Just a power cord - have plenty of room on my old 1950s desk.

the hubs just bought me a Sony Vaio - I try to use it at home, but all my pets like to be right next to me and kind of hard to keep their little paws off the thing, so use it at school.

My desk chair is very comfy - plenty of room to kick my feet up on the desk, with the keyboard in my lap.
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texanwitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-21-10 02:43 PM
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15. I keep my laptops on a desk and use a wireless key board.
One laptop is 17 inches and really to big to pack around so it is more of a table top computer.

The other laptop is a nice Acer, very thin and light.

I carry this laptop around.

My new laptop will be like the Acer, easy to pack around.

I do have a monitor for the laptops to hook up to.

My feet are up on a desk right now, I like my comfy chair.
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Initech Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-21-10 06:44 PM
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20. I built my own desktop. Best comp I've ever owned.
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Robeson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-21-10 11:32 PM
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23. Indeed. I had mine built from the ground up. Best computer ever.
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Initech Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-22-10 12:24 PM
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26. These are the specs on mine:
-Antec 900
- Asus P6T
- Intel i7-920
- 12GB tri-channel ram pc1333 MHz
- 1.5 TB hard drive space
- Pioneer blu-ray burner
- ATI Radeon HD 5830
- Plextor DVD burner
- Acer H243 24" HD monitor
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Gold Metal Flake Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-20-10 08:39 PM
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8. I like 7. It's lkes obtrusive than Vista and more stable than XP.
It starts up and shuts down much faster than either.
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-20-10 10:56 PM
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10. I love my Windows 7 on my desktop!
I never had Vista. I went to 7 from XP. I liked XP a lot but I love Windows 7! It feels more elegant and intuitive somehow...
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handmade34 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jul-20-10 11:15 PM
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11. yup
windows 7 is just fine
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HopeHoops Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-21-10 07:14 AM
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12. I held out for a while, but it is way better than Vista and blows away XP.
I guess what I'm saying is that Win 7 actually seems to work.
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texanwitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-21-10 03:02 PM
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16. I have been using Vista with no problems so Windows 7 should be fun.
Now to choose the laptop, good sales will be coming soon.
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HopeHoops Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-21-10 05:35 PM
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17. You can't go wrong with a 17" HP.
Well, unless you want something that weighs less than a dump truck. Then go with the 15" HP with the double-size battery. No, I don't work for HP. I've just had VERY good experiences with them, including an out of warranty repair (motherboard) that they treated like an IN-warranty repair. Within 7 days, they shipped me a carton with a pre-paid shipping label, made the repair, and shipped it back (overnight on a Sunday). THAT is service!

We've now have a 17", four 15", and a 10.2" that came pre-installed with Linux (all HP). The prices are in line with the other manufacturers as well.
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MicaelS Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-21-10 06:16 PM
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18. You will love W7....
Make sure you read up on UAC (User Account Control) before you start using the system extensively. Otherwise it can be annoying.

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/2009.07.uac.aspx
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Initech Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-21-10 06:43 PM
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19. Aside from a couple very minor compatibility problems, I love Win 7.
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bif Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-21-10 10:00 PM
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21. If you don't buy a Mac, you're wasting your money
My cousin bought an iPad and he said he's getting rid of his computer. Just sayin'
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texanwitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jul-21-10 10:08 PM
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22. I played with one at the Mall, it was fun.
Very light weight and easy to carry.
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struggle4progress Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-22-10 12:04 AM
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25. Try an open source OS, like Mint
If you've gonna use Windows, try adding an open source software collection like OpenDisc
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