A better idea would be to buy one of those very small Dell computers and pair it with a 22" LCD
Forget towers---
Posted on 10/24/2009 5:44:39 AM PDT by Dr. Scarpetta
As I mentioned in an upthread post, I have an old Micron laptop that has one of those. Actually, I found that preferable to using the touchpad that also came with the laptop. The touchpad had two mouse keys left and right of it, but it seemed easier to move around with the rolling ball and use the keys for entry and such.
LOL!
Thanks, I’ll take a look.
HP is now dead......as far as I am concerned. They jerks refused to honor a $79 rebate..... I couldn't believe that a $4,000 purchaser would get stiffed for $79....
Lesson learned!!!!!
At $680 I don’t consider that too pricey for a decent laptop. The specs don’t say whether it comes with wireless but I’d be awful surprised if it didn’t (and would immediately return it). Go to Dell’s site, move your cursor on ‘For Home’ at the very top-left, and select ‘Laptop & Minis’. You’ll see the Inspiron line as the second offered (the Mini is the first offering...I bought her the basic one for $299).
Our motherboard went out on our hp desktop right after warranty ran out.. 2yrs? I swore I’d never ever get another one. Happened to a friends too. We bought a used desktop from a techie friend to get us by to replace our new one. We also have a laptop.
I’m on the FR mac ping list—am thinking about converting because people that I know, have had them last longer than 8yrs! I’ve never been given that luxury with PC’s.
As I have 2 XP systems, I have two questions:
1. I thought a reformatted (clean) install was required for XP?
2. Can (1) W7 disk be used on (2) XP computers?
Gerenerally, I am leery of “all in one”-type systems. What’s the point of owning a combination TV/video/DVD player if one of the “components” goes bad?
I think I'll take your advice.
Plus right now the retail stores have a mix of Vista and Windows7 computers
Not a full selection of Windows7 computers
But if you buy a Vista computer that has Home Premium Vista (do not get one with Home Basic--no free upgrade) on it you will get a free Windows7 upgrade disc in the mail
If store are discounting Vista computers and you are willing to wait a few weeks for your Windows 7 disc then it could all work out but I would prefer one with Windows 7 right off the bat....easier to do a system restore if the computer crashes
I used to like the wireless mice. Now I use a mouse that's got a tail. I hated feeding it batteries.
I think I remember reading somewhere that you can upgrade to 7 from XP, but not seamlessly . . . there are some extra steps. You just can’t pop in the CD/ROM and go.
My Dell tower was purchased in 2001 and still runs great. I have a Micron laptop that’s older than that and runs great. My Compaq (HP) is 4 years old and is a workhorse. What can I say?
A better idea would be to buy one of those very small Dell computers and pair it with a 22" LCD
Forget towers---
Microsoft long ago admitted that they had to come up with something that would "live" in the "netbook" market. That was one of the key driving forces in the design.
Oops re:my #46 I was referring to HP.
Ah, but does it let you get away with having cheese & crackers while surfing online?
Use an external USB mouse.
“How hard is it to adjust to a laptop? My main concern is using the mouse.”
Just buy a regular mouse to use with it; wireless is good. The mousepads are ridiculous if you’re in to production or speed.
THE best wireless mouse for laptops is the Logitech. The USB dongle is VERY small. You can't tell it's there (doesn't stick out a mile, like the Microsoft wireless mouse dongles). Superb design.
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