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Computer people, talk to me... #1403804
07/30/15 10:52 AM
07/30/15 10:52 AM
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I need a new laptop for work, and I have no idea about all the specs, which processor to look for, necessary memory, storage space, and so on, and so forth. So I'm basically starting at square one. I don't want to go into a store, tell them all of this, and get conned into buying way more than I need. Can any of you give me some advice on what is necessary for a good, reasonably fast, functioning machine?


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Re: Computer people, talk to me... [Re: mmusso] #1403806
07/30/15 10:53 AM
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Re: Computer people, talk to me... [Re: mmusso] #1403959
07/30/15 02:06 PM
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If you are wanting a Windows platform - I would highly recommend Lenovo. I've had many popular manufacturers - Acer, Gateway, Dell, HP, and the best I've ever had is Lenovo (previously IBM) hands down. Dell (hands down) was the biggest POS I've ever owned and used AND I've had three of them (one purchased and two issued by my previous employer) and ALL THREE were crap. However, I will give Dell credit for having good customer service; too bad their product sucks.

Personal Ranking
1. Lenovo (company provided)
2. HP (company provided and purchased one)
3. Acer (purchased)
4. Gateway (purchased)
5. Dell (however, I would never buy another one).


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Re: Computer people, talk to me... [Re: mmusso] #1403979
07/30/15 02:26 PM
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I like Dell myself. But I look on Ebay and try for the most bang for the buck myself. Usually only pay a third of what a new one in the store would be.


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Re: Computer people, talk to me... [Re: mmusso] #1404070
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Personal Ranking
1. Lenovo (company provided)
2. HP (company provided and purchased one)

Stop here go no farther down the list.

Buy one that is about $800 to $1100, add more RAM, middle sized screen is fine.


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Re: Computer people, talk to me... [Re: mmusso] #1404140
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What will you be using it for, regular office file etc.. or something more along the lines of graphics etc...

Look at the specs for the OS you will be using and then double it for just regular use, graphics etc.. you better triple it or more and then storage depends on file sizes and numbers. Each newer OS requires much faster specs and memory.

I prefer Macs but I use mine for photos and graphics etc......


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Re: Computer people, talk to me... [Re: mmusso] #1404264
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Lenovo it strong right now but Dell business class machines are next. You want as much ram as you can get and if possible you want a Solid State Hard drive. They are super fast and affordable now. Intel Processors are my favorite the I7 is what I would look for. Other than that what ever features as far as web cams and such as you want.

Stay away from HP and AMD in a laptop. AMD makes an awesome processor for the money for a Desktop but they still haven't figured out how to cool it in a laptop and it will fail.

Sony is strong to with the same specs. There just harder to maintain if anything happens.


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Re: Computer people, talk to me... [Re: mmusso] #1404273
07/30/15 07:20 PM
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It was said earlier, but we need to know your intended use.

Computers are available for all needs. I was a windows guy for a long time but I'm now MAC. If you want cheap/consumable, go with windows. Otherwise go with MAC. There is a learning curve, but it is worth it.

Re: Computer people, talk to me... [Re: mmusso] #1404450
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Stay away from Acer. You don't know how much you need a Caps Lock indicator until you no longer have one.

Re: Computer people, talk to me... [Re: mmusso] #1404474
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My vote goes with Lenovo ... too many people have reported good experiences with them

And yes, Acer sucks as does Dell and HP




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Re: Computer people, talk to me... [Re: mmusso] #1404502
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Dell business class is good, I use their poweredge servers very successfully.


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Re: Computer people, talk to me... [Re: mmusso] #1404693
07/31/15 09:42 AM
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The Macbook Air is a pretty good machine.
You have to be willing to drink the Kool-Aid first, however.

I'm the IT Director for a large church in Bham with staff that includes about forty computer users, and we've been an all-Mac shop for nearly ten years.

No operating system is perfect but...

Once you go Mac you'll never go back.


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Re: Computer people, talk to me... [Re: mmusso] #1404730
07/31/15 10:23 AM
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