So I got this laptop for 300 at Frys on black friday. It's not too bad a laptop if you get rid of HP's crapware, minus two or so relatively useful utilities. Keep in mind this laptop is not meant to do any heavy lifting, so no gaming, vid editing, etc. What it can do is movies, light gaming like java or the like, music, web, email, composition, etc. For the price, not bad. The touchpad throws me off. I'm used to having an obvious border; this one just uses a light tactile feel. It's also wide, something I'm not used to. It also uses the dual finger thing which I'm not a fan of but I'm pretty sure I can disable this. The hard drive speed is relatively slow in the world of performance. Again though, not a huge issue for what this is supposed to do. One thing that does bother me; the UAC performance. The whole screen goes black for about half a second, which throws you off. You'd think that with a core I3 processor and windows 7 64 bit this would be damn near instant. However, I believe this is an issue with intel video lagging.
I'll possibly edit this in the future when I have more info.
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Showing posts with label compare notebook computers. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Monday, December 15, 2014
Discount HP ZBook F2P73UT 17.3" LED Notebook - Intel Core i7 i7-4700MQ 2.40
List Price: $2,449.00
Sale Price: $2,144.59
Today's Bonus: 12% Off
This laptop is great. It is powerful, well made, and even has good battery life for a 17" machine. Our only complaint is in terms of value. After buying one of these ZBooks, we found that the Dell Precision has similar performance at a much lower price. With the 3200 x 1800 resolution screen, we found that employees who used to demand a 17 inch display were now begging for the higher resolution, lighter weight, and smaller package of the Dell Precision M4800.
There is nothing wrong with this machine, but give Dell a chance if you are looking for a better value and higher screen resolutions.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Reviews of Dell XPS M1210 Core-2-Duo T5600 (1.83ghz) 2GB 100Gb Dvd+/-rw
I purchased this laptop a few years ago and it was absoulutely awesome! It was listed with Dell as a gaming computer and it was good for games as well as all of the work related things I needed to do. Just under 5 pounds it was pretty easy to tote around when i was on work related trips. This model is the last XPS that Dell made with a 12.1 screen. The dementions of this laptop is a nice "in-between" size: it is a bit bigger than a netbook but also a bit smaller than a laptop with a 13" screen.
This baby has 4 USB ports and that is a bit difficult to find these days. You never think you are going to need all those USB ports until it happens! The hard drive is upgradable to a 500GB if you want to go that high (I upgraded mine to a 320GB and it worked fine. Everyone that saw it loved it! I even had offers to purchase it but I always refused!
Also, not only is it nearly impossible to find a laptop with this size screen, number of USB ports but to have all of this AND it's Core 2 Duo AND it has a CD/DVD+RW drive is a dream come true. The only problem that I had was that the regular battery only lasted two years so I had to buy another one. If that is the only issue with a laptop, I think it's worth it.
So if you want something small, but not to small and you want it to have the capacity to handle all the bells and whistles you may later want to add, this is a perfect choice!
This baby has 4 USB ports and that is a bit difficult to find these days. You never think you are going to need all those USB ports until it happens! The hard drive is upgradable to a 500GB if you want to go that high (I upgraded mine to a 320GB and it worked fine. Everyone that saw it loved it! I even had offers to purchase it but I always refused!
Also, not only is it nearly impossible to find a laptop with this size screen, number of USB ports but to have all of this AND it's Core 2 Duo AND it has a CD/DVD+RW drive is a dream come true. The only problem that I had was that the regular battery only lasted two years so I had to buy another one. If that is the only issue with a laptop, I think it's worth it.
So if you want something small, but not to small and you want it to have the capacity to handle all the bells and whistles you may later want to add, this is a perfect choice!
Monday, November 10, 2014
Discount Acer Aspire V5-551-8401 Slimbook A8 Quad Core Processor 4GB 500GB
The computer arrived as quickly as possible!
Everything in the box was clean, undamaged and packed well looks like it is brand new computer (I bought refurbished one). Not in the original box so far. All the manuals and warranty card was included.
As for the laptop itself first power start was easy to configure session setup and here we go the brand new Arma 3 game is running as smooth as it should on the powerful enough configuration box. The AMD A8 quad-core CPU and good AMD Radeon video chip on board that what it makes this laptop exceptional. For a price not even close to this one you can afford only tiny Intel configuration. As for design pretty good and lightweight itself case is very thin and nice looking. Touch pad is huge and support multitouch gestures. As for gaming experience I am highly recommend to by any USB mouse also. High definition build-in webcam, nice 5.1 sound and DVD+/-RW drive on board what else one could imagine for as little as a bit greater then $300?
Everything in the box was clean, undamaged and packed well looks like it is brand new computer (I bought refurbished one). Not in the original box so far. All the manuals and warranty card was included.
As for the laptop itself first power start was easy to configure session setup and here we go the brand new Arma 3 game is running as smooth as it should on the powerful enough configuration box. The AMD A8 quad-core CPU and good AMD Radeon video chip on board that what it makes this laptop exceptional. For a price not even close to this one you can afford only tiny Intel configuration. As for design pretty good and lightweight itself case is very thin and nice looking. Touch pad is huge and support multitouch gestures. As for gaming experience I am highly recommend to by any USB mouse also. High definition build-in webcam, nice 5.1 sound and DVD+/-RW drive on board what else one could imagine for as little as a bit greater then $300?
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Reviews of HP Envy dv6t 15.6-inch Laptop (Latest dv6 Model), 3rd generation
After previously purchasing an HP Envy dv6 laptop for my husband, when I needed to replace mine, I immediately opted for this latest model of it. I feel it is a well rounded offering and excellent value for the price. It was received promptly, was easy to set up, and I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend this laptop to families and individuals.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Apple MacBook Pro MC374LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop (OLD VERSION) Review
The Macbook Pro has just been updated on April 13th 2010. There are some upgrades and a few changes between this year and last years model, detailed below.
UPGRADES
1) The MBP 13 now has 4 gb of ram standard (2 x 2 gb sticks). This allows you to multi-task easily without any issues ( last years model had only 2gb of ram which was inadequate) Now there's no need to spend more money upgrading your ram UNLESS you're really into heavy duty multimedia work
2) It also features the Nvidia GeForce 320M integrated graphics processor with 48 processing cores. This is an improvement compared to the Geforce 9400M graphics chip in last years model and will help in graphics and content creation.
3) The included hard drive is 250 gb (160gb in last years model).
4) Mini display port now supports video AND sound with a compatible Mini-DP to HDMI adapter (last years model only supported video)
STANDARD FEATURES from last years 13 inch model (minor changes noted in brackets) are
An Aluminum unibody,
Core 2 Duo Processor ( 2.4 ghz up from 2.26ghz ),
1280 x 800 resolution Glossy LED backlit screen,
iSight camera,
8x slot-loading SuperDrive dvd burner
Large glass multi-touch trackpad ( Intertial scrolling is now enabled ),
Backlit keyboard with comfortable chiclet keys
Magsafe power adapter (with redesigned tip to reduce stress on the cable)
1 Firewire 800 port,
2 USB 2.0 ports ,
SD Card slot,
Wi-Fi 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible, Bluetooth 2.1 and Gigabit Ethernet -10/100/1000.
Software included is OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and the iLife 09 suite of content creation tools. A 1 year warranty on parts and 90 day telephone technical support is standard.
The lack of the latest Intel Core i5 or i3 processors processors in this machine is disappointing ( Anybody paying $1200 for a notebook positioned as a pro product, would expect new rather than "old" processors to be part of the configuration ) but I'd still recommended the MBP 13 to people looking to buy the lightest and most portable Macbook Pro as well as a capable machine in it's own right. Demanding applications like Skype, Photoshop, Lightroom, iMovie run smoothly.
I would also consider purchasing applecare AppleCare Protection Plan MC258LL/A For Portable Apple Computers 13.3 Inches and Below along with the notebook.
The truth is, Apple uses most of the same parts (hard drives, processors, dvd drives, wireless cards) that other laptop manufacturers use so their reliability is no worse or better than other laptop manufacturers. Unfortunately what most customers don't know is that if a product / part malfunction occurs after the first year limited warranty has ended, Apple charges extremely high fees for repairing and replacing parts (when compared to other laptop manufacturers ) IF you don't have Applecare.
Keep in mind, the A.P.P. only covers hardware failure not accidental damage so it's still expensive for what you get but it's better than paying Apple's prices for repair/replacement parts.
Another warranty extension option to consider is Squaretrade (which also includes damage protection). It's better to pay once for Applecare or Squaretrade (whatever you prefer) and be covered for 2 more years after the first year is up than pay exorbitant repair/replacement fees if a part malfunctions.
About the battery, Apple advertises it as lasting for 9 to 10 hours of use. In reality, it allows you to be mobile for 3 to 6 hours depending on what task you're using the computer for. Also, it's an inbuilt battery so once it's exhausted, you will have to take your machine back to an Apple store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider for replacement. However, Apple states that the battery will hold 80% of it's charge for up to a 1000 charges which means approximately 3 to 4 years of daily use. So it should be a while before you have to go in for that battery replacement.
Also, Since the MBP has a mini display port, you'll have to buy a MiniDP to VGA convertor or MiniDP to DVI convertor if you ever want to connect your MB Pro to a larger monitor since Apple does not include it with the machine it will cost you $30 more IF you buy it from Apple. Here's a cheaper option Mini DisplayPort to DVI Female Adapter Cable for Apple Macbook, Macbook Pro, iMac, Macbook Air, Mac Mini Laptop
For those who are confused about whether they should purchase the $1199 MBP 13 or the $1499 MBP 13 the only difference between this model and the higher priced model is processor speed and hard drive space the $1199 MBP 13 has a 2.4 ghz processor and 250 gb hard drive and the $1499 MBP 13 has a 2.66ghz processor and 320 gb hard drive. Whether a 266 mhz (10% difference) and 70 gb more of hard drive space is worth 300 dollars more is your call. (Although you can purchase a 500 gb notebook hard drive for approximately $80 and install it yourself. Instructions are in the MBP 13 manual and you'll need a Philips #00 screwdriver. Installation videos are also available online)
Hope this helps!
UPDATE The MBP has a good quality screen but I have to add that it may not be for everybody. Online reports on Apple's MB Pro support forums and personal experience indicate that the glossy LED screen causes tremendous eye strain and headaches for some people. A few users have said that they cannot use the computer for more than an hour at a time because of the eye strain and headaches.
Mine and other's issues with the screen are individual cases but the possibility does exist that the screen may not suit you and cause eye strain and other health issues. At the same time, you may not face any of these issues. My advice would be to use the MB Pro as a notebook extensively within the fourteen day return window and if you face any of these issues, do not hesitate to return it. If you do not face any of these issues, then please enjoy using your MB Pro.
To be seen over the next months and years is if the reliability of the machine is as good as its build quality.
One final, off-topic note on delivery: Amazon service has been excellent. Yes, their systems are not perfect, but their customer service has made up for it. I originally got an inexplicable delivery date, but a call fixed that.
I've been a windows user for all my life. The experience has been great all the way through XP. With all the negativity surrounding Vista, I decided not to persue it. I've had relatively little problems with windows honestly except dealing with all the problems I deal with on a daily basis (Help Desk Tech). If there's anything that I feel like touching least when I come home, it was my XP machine.
Why did I go Mac? I've seen the hundreds of things that can go wrong with Windows. I've heard all the complaints about Vista. Haven't played much with 7 but just messing around with it @ Best Buy I thought, "Yea maybe it's better than Vista but it's pretty much the SAME OLD WINDOWS when it comes down to it." I'm deploying soon and I had a 17" Dell Inspirion 1705 Windows XP machine (See how long that is? I am happy to say that when someone asks me what I'm rollin with, I reply, "13-inch MacBook Pro" A lot shorter but that's besides the point). Anyways, the screen is HUGE and there was no way I'm taking that tank with me over there. WAY to heavy and WAY to bulky! So I was in the market for a Laptop that was at most 14". When it comes to electronics, I research a ton.
What was the first thing I typed up when I was looking for a new PC?
"What is the best brand of laptops (Windows)?"
Yea that didn't help any. I got "HP is the best!" Then I got "HP is the worse!" So it was a lot of mixed reviews for mostly all of them. So I thought that I'd venture into Mac since I've never owned one. Went to the site and it gave me 2 options: Macbook and Macbook Pro. I opted for the Macbook Pro because 1) I wanted 4GB of RAM (I read it just works better all around) and 2) I wanted an SD slot. There are other reasons why Macbook Pro is nicer but I'll get into that later.
What was my only doubt before buying Mac? What if I need Office? Well there's bootcamp. I'll tell you what, so far I've had no use for Windows yet (waiting to see how Office for Mac 2011 is before I decide). So I did it and let me tell you, I've never had more fun messing with a computer than I've had with my Mac. Ok enough ranting, what do I like? What don't I like?
Pros:
+Great designA reason to get Macbook Pro over Macbook: the construction. All PCs=Plastic
+OS is so easyNavigating through my files couldn't be easier. No more "Well that file is in c:\windows\localprofile\temp\settings\...ETC" It's all simple to find (It also helps using Spotlight)
+Dashboard and ExposeWidgets + Easy way to find what you have open = FUN
+iLifeBottom like, iPhoto and iMovie BLOW AWAY windows standard photoviewer and windows movie maker (garbage, cheap)
+ The touchpadIt's more than just being big, it's amazing. The gestures make the experience so much easier and fun. Want to scroll down? Place to fingers on the pad and swipe down. There are others but hard to explain ;)
+ It's just flat out fun to useWindows just started getting dull for me. Mac is fresh and exciting. When you buy a car do you want to get a transportation (PC) or do you want to get something that you enjoy driving (MAC)? I enjoy driving Mac everyday.
Cons:
Adjusting: It's difficult adjusting using windows all my life. But apple has set up many videos online to help you along. Thanks!
The little things I was used to: again goes back to adjusting to a new OS. Alt+F4 is now Command+W. Gotta get used to it. No biggie.
Honestly, maybe I'm being biased (sue me) but I can't find a lot of cons yet as I'm still very new to this.
Bottom Line: You want a mac. Start a new adventure in your life. It's not too late. Mac will make your life easier in ways you couldn't imagine.
And hey, you might just have a little fun while you're at it ;)
Now,the track pad and this is impressive in that it is not a gimmick and eliminates so much clicking and dragging and fishing around for back buttons and the like.And all done with subtle gestures on the good sized trackpad.Be sure to activate the tap to click function so you can use this subtle method to click or secondary click or drag with one finger.No need to go up for a back button to go back page-just swipe three fingers.Desktop and expose can be activated by vertical swipes,etc.It even has a lighted keyboard for a poor typer like myself.
The case is of course milled from a solid piece of aluminum and along with the Mac OS this is a thing of beauty.Apple is to computers what Leica is to cameras so even though I never got that Leica I do have this Macbook Pro in my hand right now.Treat yourself if you can.
UPGRADES
1) The MBP 13 now has 4 gb of ram standard (2 x 2 gb sticks). This allows you to multi-task easily without any issues ( last years model had only 2gb of ram which was inadequate) Now there's no need to spend more money upgrading your ram UNLESS you're really into heavy duty multimedia work
2) It also features the Nvidia GeForce 320M integrated graphics processor with 48 processing cores. This is an improvement compared to the Geforce 9400M graphics chip in last years model and will help in graphics and content creation.
3) The included hard drive is 250 gb (160gb in last years model).
4) Mini display port now supports video AND sound with a compatible Mini-DP to HDMI adapter (last years model only supported video)
STANDARD FEATURES from last years 13 inch model (minor changes noted in brackets) are
An Aluminum unibody,
Core 2 Duo Processor ( 2.4 ghz up from 2.26ghz ),
1280 x 800 resolution Glossy LED backlit screen,
iSight camera,
8x slot-loading SuperDrive dvd burner
Large glass multi-touch trackpad ( Intertial scrolling is now enabled ),
Backlit keyboard with comfortable chiclet keys
Magsafe power adapter (with redesigned tip to reduce stress on the cable)
1 Firewire 800 port,
2 USB 2.0 ports ,
SD Card slot,
Wi-Fi 802.11n specification; 802.11a/b/g compatible, Bluetooth 2.1 and Gigabit Ethernet -10/100/1000.
Software included is OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and the iLife 09 suite of content creation tools. A 1 year warranty on parts and 90 day telephone technical support is standard.
The lack of the latest Intel Core i5 or i3 processors processors in this machine is disappointing ( Anybody paying $1200 for a notebook positioned as a pro product, would expect new rather than "old" processors to be part of the configuration ) but I'd still recommended the MBP 13 to people looking to buy the lightest and most portable Macbook Pro as well as a capable machine in it's own right. Demanding applications like Skype, Photoshop, Lightroom, iMovie run smoothly.
I would also consider purchasing applecare AppleCare Protection Plan MC258LL/A For Portable Apple Computers 13.3 Inches and Below along with the notebook.
The truth is, Apple uses most of the same parts (hard drives, processors, dvd drives, wireless cards) that other laptop manufacturers use so their reliability is no worse or better than other laptop manufacturers. Unfortunately what most customers don't know is that if a product / part malfunction occurs after the first year limited warranty has ended, Apple charges extremely high fees for repairing and replacing parts (when compared to other laptop manufacturers ) IF you don't have Applecare.
Keep in mind, the A.P.P. only covers hardware failure not accidental damage so it's still expensive for what you get but it's better than paying Apple's prices for repair/replacement parts.
Another warranty extension option to consider is Squaretrade (which also includes damage protection). It's better to pay once for Applecare or Squaretrade (whatever you prefer) and be covered for 2 more years after the first year is up than pay exorbitant repair/replacement fees if a part malfunctions.
About the battery, Apple advertises it as lasting for 9 to 10 hours of use. In reality, it allows you to be mobile for 3 to 6 hours depending on what task you're using the computer for. Also, it's an inbuilt battery so once it's exhausted, you will have to take your machine back to an Apple store or an Apple Authorized Service Provider for replacement. However, Apple states that the battery will hold 80% of it's charge for up to a 1000 charges which means approximately 3 to 4 years of daily use. So it should be a while before you have to go in for that battery replacement.
Also, Since the MBP has a mini display port, you'll have to buy a MiniDP to VGA convertor or MiniDP to DVI convertor if you ever want to connect your MB Pro to a larger monitor since Apple does not include it with the machine it will cost you $30 more IF you buy it from Apple. Here's a cheaper option Mini DisplayPort to DVI Female Adapter Cable for Apple Macbook, Macbook Pro, iMac, Macbook Air, Mac Mini Laptop
For those who are confused about whether they should purchase the $1199 MBP 13 or the $1499 MBP 13 the only difference between this model and the higher priced model is processor speed and hard drive space the $1199 MBP 13 has a 2.4 ghz processor and 250 gb hard drive and the $1499 MBP 13 has a 2.66ghz processor and 320 gb hard drive. Whether a 266 mhz (10% difference) and 70 gb more of hard drive space is worth 300 dollars more is your call. (Although you can purchase a 500 gb notebook hard drive for approximately $80 and install it yourself. Instructions are in the MBP 13 manual and you'll need a Philips #00 screwdriver. Installation videos are also available online)
Hope this helps!
UPDATE The MBP has a good quality screen but I have to add that it may not be for everybody. Online reports on Apple's MB Pro support forums and personal experience indicate that the glossy LED screen causes tremendous eye strain and headaches for some people. A few users have said that they cannot use the computer for more than an hour at a time because of the eye strain and headaches.
Mine and other's issues with the screen are individual cases but the possibility does exist that the screen may not suit you and cause eye strain and other health issues. At the same time, you may not face any of these issues. My advice would be to use the MB Pro as a notebook extensively within the fourteen day return window and if you face any of these issues, do not hesitate to return it. If you do not face any of these issues, then please enjoy using your MB Pro.
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This is my umpteenth Mac and as usual, it's a very satisfying purchase. Although the styling of this laptop, with the dark hinge and keyboard isn't quite my cup of tea (and is a matter of taste), this machine is far and away the most solidly built. It feels like it would stop a bullet, and it probably could. It's reassuring rigidity gives it a feeling of quality and sturdiness second to none. For someone who man handles his laptop all day every day, this is very important.To be seen over the next months and years is if the reliability of the machine is as good as its build quality.
One final, off-topic note on delivery: Amazon service has been excellent. Yes, their systems are not perfect, but their customer service has made up for it. I originally got an inexplicable delivery date, but a call fixed that.
Best Deals for Apple MacBook Pro MC374LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop (OLD VERSION)
i just picked one of these up and I love it. I have read reviews complaining that Apple did not try to cram an i5 or larger CPU into this 13 inch machine. True, the chose to use the Core 2 Duo but that's not all bad. This is a stable, cool running, capable processor. The machine now includes 4 G of ram and a much improved video card from the previous version. I use this mostly for work where stability, battery life, portability, and longevity are the most important things to me. I rarely play games. I wouldn't use a portable for video work when I have a desktop available. I run office applications, safari, email, ever note, and skype. It all works great. The machine feels substantial in my hands. Pick it up and try to twist it. It is perfectly rigid. My Toshiba feels like the battery would fall out if I twisted a bit more. This one feels well built. I especially like the backlit keyboard.Honest reviews on Apple MacBook Pro MC374LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop (OLD VERSION)
I never write reviews. NEVER. But this is something that just has to be reviewed because everyone should have one of these. It's a little long but I feel that this has to be said. If I can't convince you, go to the store and mess around with one if you'd like. Better yet, read all the reviews. They all can't be wrong.I've been a windows user for all my life. The experience has been great all the way through XP. With all the negativity surrounding Vista, I decided not to persue it. I've had relatively little problems with windows honestly except dealing with all the problems I deal with on a daily basis (Help Desk Tech). If there's anything that I feel like touching least when I come home, it was my XP machine.
Why did I go Mac? I've seen the hundreds of things that can go wrong with Windows. I've heard all the complaints about Vista. Haven't played much with 7 but just messing around with it @ Best Buy I thought, "Yea maybe it's better than Vista but it's pretty much the SAME OLD WINDOWS when it comes down to it." I'm deploying soon and I had a 17" Dell Inspirion 1705 Windows XP machine (See how long that is? I am happy to say that when someone asks me what I'm rollin with, I reply, "13-inch MacBook Pro" A lot shorter but that's besides the point). Anyways, the screen is HUGE and there was no way I'm taking that tank with me over there. WAY to heavy and WAY to bulky! So I was in the market for a Laptop that was at most 14". When it comes to electronics, I research a ton.
What was the first thing I typed up when I was looking for a new PC?
"What is the best brand of laptops (Windows)?"
Yea that didn't help any. I got "HP is the best!" Then I got "HP is the worse!" So it was a lot of mixed reviews for mostly all of them. So I thought that I'd venture into Mac since I've never owned one. Went to the site and it gave me 2 options: Macbook and Macbook Pro. I opted for the Macbook Pro because 1) I wanted 4GB of RAM (I read it just works better all around) and 2) I wanted an SD slot. There are other reasons why Macbook Pro is nicer but I'll get into that later.
What was my only doubt before buying Mac? What if I need Office? Well there's bootcamp. I'll tell you what, so far I've had no use for Windows yet (waiting to see how Office for Mac 2011 is before I decide). So I did it and let me tell you, I've never had more fun messing with a computer than I've had with my Mac. Ok enough ranting, what do I like? What don't I like?
Pros:
+Great designA reason to get Macbook Pro over Macbook: the construction. All PCs=Plastic
+OS is so easyNavigating through my files couldn't be easier. No more "Well that file is in c:\windows\localprofile\temp\settings\...ETC" It's all simple to find (It also helps using Spotlight)
+Dashboard and ExposeWidgets + Easy way to find what you have open = FUN
+iLifeBottom like, iPhoto and iMovie BLOW AWAY windows standard photoviewer and windows movie maker (garbage, cheap)
+ The touchpadIt's more than just being big, it's amazing. The gestures make the experience so much easier and fun. Want to scroll down? Place to fingers on the pad and swipe down. There are others but hard to explain ;)
+ It's just flat out fun to useWindows just started getting dull for me. Mac is fresh and exciting. When you buy a car do you want to get a transportation (PC) or do you want to get something that you enjoy driving (MAC)? I enjoy driving Mac everyday.
Cons:
Adjusting: It's difficult adjusting using windows all my life. But apple has set up many videos online to help you along. Thanks!
The little things I was used to: again goes back to adjusting to a new OS. Alt+F4 is now Command+W. Gotta get used to it. No biggie.
Honestly, maybe I'm being biased (sue me) but I can't find a lot of cons yet as I'm still very new to this.
Bottom Line: You want a mac. Start a new adventure in your life. It's not too late. Mac will make your life easier in ways you couldn't imagine.
And hey, you might just have a little fun while you're at it ;)
Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Apple MacBook Pro MC374LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop (OLD VERSION)
This is my fourth Mac and they keep getting better.I had some reservations about the glossy screen and even though it does reflect it works and works very well.I loved the matte screen but this has taken little time to accept and get used to.Now,the track pad and this is impressive in that it is not a gimmick and eliminates so much clicking and dragging and fishing around for back buttons and the like.And all done with subtle gestures on the good sized trackpad.Be sure to activate the tap to click function so you can use this subtle method to click or secondary click or drag with one finger.No need to go up for a back button to go back page-just swipe three fingers.Desktop and expose can be activated by vertical swipes,etc.It even has a lighted keyboard for a poor typer like myself.
The case is of course milled from a solid piece of aluminum and along with the Mac OS this is a thing of beauty.Apple is to computers what Leica is to cameras so even though I never got that Leica I do have this Macbook Pro in my hand right now.Treat yourself if you can.
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Reviews of Dell - Inspiron 17R-5720 - Intel Quad-Core i7-3632QM 2.20GHz - 8GB
List Price: $999.99
Sale Price: Price Unavailable
Today's Bonus: 12% Off
Overall the computer is half way decent so far. I was quite disappointed that I could not install Ubuntu (or any linux flavor for that matter) on the laptop with or without Windows 8, I haven't used windows since Vista was new. So far even Wubi fails. I cant use it for work, so the laptop just sits there.
*** UPDATE ***
I was finally able to get an install of Ubuntu up and running, but only after wiping the hard drive, losing my Windows and Adobe activation codes.
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Best Dell Inspiron Mini 910 Intel Atom - 1.6 8GB 1GB 8.9" 1000 Intel GMA Deals
I ordered one of these from Dell sight unseen. I ordered the Ubuntu Linux version customized with an 8gb SSD, 1gb of RAM, no Bluetooth and no Webcam. it's a great little computer. I mostly got it for checking email, surfing the web and making Skype calls while I'm traveling. Small size and light weight were the main features I was looking for. The Mini 9 is half the size and weight of my full size laptop.
I chose Dell over Asus and Acer because I think Dell makes better quality products. The Asus eeePC looks kind of cheaply made. I didn't order the Acer, because I've had hardware problems with Acers in the past and Acer tech support pissed me off. The HP netbooks look good, but I've been a bid Dell fan for years. Dell is also the only manufacturer that ships netbook computers with Ubuntu, the most popular Linux operating system. I am switching to Linux because Microsoft pissed me off with Windows Vista. I switched to Ubuntu Linux on my full size old Dell laptop as well.
So here is my review. This little computer is very solid and well built. I think it will last for years, like the other Dell products I've owned in the past. The battery life is good. It's rated at 4 hrs, but other reviewers claim 3 1/2 hours. That's still pretty good. The card reader slot is a nice feature. I picked up a 4gb SD card from Amazon for $10 for extra storage. Some XP users even get a 16gb SD card and move their My Documents folder to it do save hard drive space. The 8.9 inch 1024x600 screen is very sharp. It's a great quality screen, but it is kind of small. Oldsters will need to get out their reading glasses to use it. I think any computer this small would have the same problem though. I would give this computer 5 stars, but the keyboard takes some getting used to. Some of the keys like ' are hard to find and the shift key is small. I find myself hitting the touchpad while typing and it makes the cursor jump all around. Now I use a USB mouse instead of the touchpad. It works a lot better that way. I can live with the small keyboard. It's just a compromise for the small size, weight and portability.
include the SSD failure after only 3 years.
You can bet, dell tech support will cost as much as a replacement SSD (about $50 for 16gb).
Really, a defective product.
We should band together for a class action lawsuite. Dell owes us free
replacement drives.
D
I chose Dell over Asus and Acer because I think Dell makes better quality products. The Asus eeePC looks kind of cheaply made. I didn't order the Acer, because I've had hardware problems with Acers in the past and Acer tech support pissed me off. The HP netbooks look good, but I've been a bid Dell fan for years. Dell is also the only manufacturer that ships netbook computers with Ubuntu, the most popular Linux operating system. I am switching to Linux because Microsoft pissed me off with Windows Vista. I switched to Ubuntu Linux on my full size old Dell laptop as well.
So here is my review. This little computer is very solid and well built. I think it will last for years, like the other Dell products I've owned in the past. The battery life is good. It's rated at 4 hrs, but other reviewers claim 3 1/2 hours. That's still pretty good. The card reader slot is a nice feature. I picked up a 4gb SD card from Amazon for $10 for extra storage. Some XP users even get a 16gb SD card and move their My Documents folder to it do save hard drive space. The 8.9 inch 1024x600 screen is very sharp. It's a great quality screen, but it is kind of small. Oldsters will need to get out their reading glasses to use it. I think any computer this small would have the same problem though. I would give this computer 5 stars, but the keyboard takes some getting used to. Some of the keys like ' are hard to find and the shift key is small. I find myself hitting the touchpad while typing and it makes the cursor jump all around. Now I use a USB mouse instead of the touchpad. It works a lot better that way. I can live with the small keyboard. It's just a compromise for the small size, weight and portability.
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Computer didn't come with Microsoft internet. Also had a few scratches on the outside. Otherwise it was in fairly desent condition. Felt like I paid to much for it to have scratches and for there not to be any programs on it. I'm having to send to the geek squad and have programs installed in order to use. I originally got this for my 9 year sons birthday and he couldn't even use it. He enjoys netflix and I couldn't install the programs in order to use it. My son was really bummed. It did arrive on time.Best Deals for Dell Inspiron Mini 910 Intel Atom - 1.6 8GB 1GB 8.9" 1000 Intel GMA
The common problems with these machinesinclude the SSD failure after only 3 years.
You can bet, dell tech support will cost as much as a replacement SSD (about $50 for 16gb).
Really, a defective product.
We should band together for a class action lawsuite. Dell owes us free
replacement drives.
D
Honest reviews on Dell Inspiron Mini 910 Intel Atom - 1.6 8GB 1GB 8.9" 1000 Intel GMA
I ordered my Dell Mini 9 on 9/20/08. The battery has failed and won't charge. I wish I had checked other brands before I ordered this one. The hard drive is small and there is no CD/DVD drive. I purchased an external drive (Targus) and found that I had to purchase software to support the DVD drive. Very disappointed.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
HP 15.6" Pavilion dv6-3122us Turion II Entertainment 4GB Laptop Reviews
For a laptop with a 500gb hard drive and 4 gigabytes of RAM and a fast processor(2.4ghz), I would recommend the DV6 to anyone who wants a stylish computer with great specs for the price
All in all, it is a decent computer that will last for a while, but is prone to overheating and will only last 18-24 months before needed to be replaced.
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I have had this computer for 18 months now (got it in December 2010). It has been a good computer up until now. Mine always has run hot (70+C) and has shut off from overheating probably once a month or so. This past week the chipset has started to die and will require me getting a new motherboard.All in all, it is a decent computer that will last for a while, but is prone to overheating and will only last 18-24 months before needed to be replaced.
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I have this laptop for over a year now. It does a decent work and the performance is good for the price range. Unfortunately, it broke down recently and won't turn on anymore. It's one month out of warranty and HP wants a hefty repair cost for a burned motherboard. Can't justify to throw more money at a bad product.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Cheap HP Pavilion DV4-1222 AMD Turion 64 X2 RM-72 2.1GHz 250GB 4GB DVD-RW
I needed a new computer in a hurry and had only a few bucks to spend, I bought this computer. Sadly, I did not purchase an extended warranty. After the warranty ran out, the fans started having issues. The computer would shut down after being on for a few hours. I opened it up and dusted it out. This seemed to help for a while, but now the fans are going crazy again and the bottom heats up enough to change the color on thermal tape.
Last week it decided that it did not want to boot up any longer (year 2.5). Complete waste of money.
Last week it decided that it did not want to boot up any longer (year 2.5). Complete waste of money.
Monday, August 11, 2014
Best Toshiba Satellite A205-S5843 15.4" Laptop (1.73 GHz Intel Pentium Deals
I've written two books and a bunch of articles; I've designed and created a website with intensive graphics; I've used it for Skype and Netflix. No problems with any of it. Maybe it's not a Mercedes, but it's certainly a Cadillac. The only real complaint would be the battery life; running heavy graphics and text at full screen power, I'll get maybe three hours. If I ever need more, I'll get an external.
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I like this laptop because it has such good battery life. Would recommend this. Plays games fairly well..I installed Windows 7 after a bluescreen of death, and haven't had any problems since. It starts up fairly quickly, as well.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Buy HP ProBook 4540s 15.6" Business Notebook PC - C6Z36UT
It was easy to set up right from the box.It came preloaded with win7 which was my choice.It has a very durable case,strong hinges and an incredible keyboard.The display is sharp and crisp.There was hardly any bloatware to remove.
The only thing(very minor) is that the external speaker jack is in the front which is unhandy at times as I like to use an external
keyboard from time to time.
It came eqipped with 4gig of ram which is OK for most things.I added 4Gig and it made the laptop very quick.
I would highly recommend this unit for any one.
It was a bit bumpy getting the various displays configured for switching back and forth. At one point I thought that it might require plugging and unplugging the external displayswhich did not make me happy. I called HP post-sale support for assistance and got a guy who told me that the laptop *was* capable of using all three displays simultaneously. But he wasn't much help in showing me how to work out the software (Intel Graphics & Media Control Panel) configs to switch monitors and I had a sense that he was in above his head. He left me with the time honored "Update the graphics driver."
After poking around a bit, I found an HP app already installed which informed that I needed quite a few HP updates (some probably programs I will never use), but the graphics driver was not one of them. I confirmed that the driver installed is the latest. After installing the updates, I was able to get the monitors co-ordinated and we are doing fine.
What impressed me the most was that, a few days after my call, the HP tech guy *rang me up* to inquire if the problem had gotten resolved! I cannot remember the last time a customer service rep from any company called me back to find out if I needed additional assistance. For that alone I would give HP 5+ stars if I could.
The only thing(very minor) is that the external speaker jack is in the front which is unhandy at times as I like to use an external
keyboard from time to time.
It came eqipped with 4gig of ram which is OK for most things.I added 4Gig and it made the laptop very quick.
I would highly recommend this unit for any one.
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Arrived on time 3 weeks ago. Easy setup. Wanted a laptop to replace an aging, slow-moving tower used mostly for email, Office docs and, more importantly, streaming video to our tv. Our goal was to have the Notebook's on-board display + VGA & HDMI displays lit up simultaneously. Intel (processor manufacturer) specifications stated "Supports 3 displays," but a pre-sale HP support guy said this was not possible and that only 2 would be available at a time. We didn't have confidence in his answer, so decided to go ahead and buy. Turns out he was right, though it can be done by adding a $150 multimedia docking station.It was a bit bumpy getting the various displays configured for switching back and forth. At one point I thought that it might require plugging and unplugging the external displayswhich did not make me happy. I called HP post-sale support for assistance and got a guy who told me that the laptop *was* capable of using all three displays simultaneously. But he wasn't much help in showing me how to work out the software (Intel Graphics & Media Control Panel) configs to switch monitors and I had a sense that he was in above his head. He left me with the time honored "Update the graphics driver."
After poking around a bit, I found an HP app already installed which informed that I needed quite a few HP updates (some probably programs I will never use), but the graphics driver was not one of them. I confirmed that the driver installed is the latest. After installing the updates, I was able to get the monitors co-ordinated and we are doing fine.
What impressed me the most was that, a few days after my call, the HP tech guy *rang me up* to inquire if the problem had gotten resolved! I cannot remember the last time a customer service rep from any company called me back to find out if I needed additional assistance. For that alone I would give HP 5+ stars if I could.
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very happy with this product. I would recommend it to any one. I would purchase it again it is worth the price
Monday, May 26, 2014
Reviews of Dell Latitude D430 Core 2 Duo Laptop with XP
We needed a computer at work to do nothing but handle files between our server to a 3TB external back-up drive. Bought this guy to do that function. A small burble was that it came in with Vista on it, and we need XP ... after a quick call, this was revised quickly, and we are up and running. Very nice customer service. Quick response. Good packaging. Very clean refurb laptop that works well. I recommend these guys to anyone.
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Purchased this little laptop from Data Sales, because I wanted a smaller, lighter and more solid laptop than my Inspiron 1545. The latitudes are made of metal, like the terminator. You will read other reviews of this particular machine that say "it's slow, it gets hot, wah, wah, wah..." Yeah, it is a bit slow by today's standards, and yeah, it gets a little warm, but it's also 5-6 years old and it cost you $130.00! It's also light and solid and mine came with a docking station with a CD rw/DVD rom! (yours may not) The computer arrived super fast, well packaged and with the docking station that I wasn't expecting. Data Sales obviously practices the policy of under-promising and over-delivering as the condition was listed as "used-acceptable" and minus a couple of minor blemishes on the top of the case, the condition is excellent to like-new. Mine came with windows 7 pro (yours may not), I dual-booted it with crunchbang linux and it spins like a top. At some point I'll replace the HD with a SSD and I'm sure I'll get many years of web-surfing, pandora listening and e-mailing out of it. For $130.00 I couldn't be happier.
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Cheap Sony VAIO T Series SVT14122PXS 14-Inch Ultrabook (Silver)
I can't say much for the OS -my computer use is pretty basic, so memory, RAM, and processing are fine. But I've always taken the keyboard for granted. That is until this keyboard. You can sometimes press the outer edge of a key (while still executing the keystroke), without the letter registering. The result -a lot of non-user-error misspellings. I'm disappointed in this purchase because of that and wouldn't recommend it.
I have not had no problem with it at all
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It's a great little laptop, very fast and light,it is absolutely greatI have not had no problem with it at all
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Reviews of Lenovo ThinkPad T410s 2901-A3U
I was looking for a cheap laptop replacement since my hard drive crashed on my other laptop. It happend out of no where and I needed a product to arrive quickly. Because of my location, there were no laptops for purchase at the store. I searched amazon for laptops under $400 bucks. This laptop came up on amazon and was marked as opened box. For the discounted price I was amazed when it arrived still scrink wrap and never opened. A similary laptop was at Walmart for over $500 bucks and only have a step up processor upgrade and 8GB of ram. If you know how to read you can easily install an Ram upgrade, which I did. I saved over half the price it cost at Walmart and received it super fast to my location. Thank you amazon.
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