Need Computer Purchasing Advice (31)
Avast antivirus is free from Windows, and it is about as good as it gets . I have been told that the pay ones or the delux ( pay ) version of Avast isn't all that much better .
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I'm more than happy with the Toshiba Satellite Laptop that i've had now for around three years.
If you go that way, you might look for one with at least 2gig RAM, mine has a 105 gig hard drive, think you can do better than that now, at least 160gig.
I paid $1800 but think you can expect to purchase one better than mine online for between $500 and $700. Though you might like to consider the software (if any) being offered to, it could mean you might expect to pay more.
In my opinion Kaspersky Internet Security Services anti-virus is head and shoulders above others. Its a comprehensive program I believe you can rely upon.
Should probably also check before deciding whether the likes of Norton anti-virus hasn't already been pre-installed on your new computer as its impossible to totally un-install it.
Another catch I've noticed is pre-installed Microsoft Trail Programs, better i think if you need Office etc, get a computer with a OME version already pre-installed. (Copy of disk for it to if you can) (though that's unlikely)
If do go with OME software insure you give consideration to purchasing a external hard drive bundled with image making software to back up your new computers setup
If you go that way, you might look for one with at least 2gig RAM, mine has a 105 gig hard drive, think you can do better than that now, at least 160gig.
I paid $1800 but think you can expect to purchase one better than mine online for between $500 and $700. Though you might like to consider the software (if any) being offered to, it could mean you might expect to pay more.
In my opinion Kaspersky Internet Security Services anti-virus is head and shoulders above others. Its a comprehensive program I believe you can rely upon.
Should probably also check before deciding whether the likes of Norton anti-virus hasn't already been pre-installed on your new computer as its impossible to totally un-install it.
Another catch I've noticed is pre-installed Microsoft Trail Programs, better i think if you need Office etc, get a computer with a OME version already pre-installed. (Copy of disk for it to if you can) (though that's unlikely)
If do go with OME software insure you give consideration to purchasing a external hard drive bundled with image making software to back up your new computers setup
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robplum: I'm more than happy with the Toshiba Satellite Laptop that i've had now for around three years.
If you go that way, you might look for one with at least 2gig RAM, mine has a 105 gig hard drive, think you can do better than that now, at least 160gig.
I paid $1800 but think you can expect to purchase one better than mine online for between $500 and $700. Though you might like to consider the software (if any) being offered to, it could mean you might expect to pay more.
In my opinion Kaspersky Internet Security Services anti-virus is head and shoulders above others. Its a comprehensive program I believe you can rely upon.
Should probably also check before deciding whether the likes of Norton anti-virus hasn't already been pre-installed on your new computer as its impossible to totally un-install it.
Another catch I've noticed is pre-installed Microsoft Trail Programs, better i think if you need Office etc, get a computer with a OME version already pre-installed. (Copy of disk for it to if you can) (though that's unlikely)
If do go with OME software insure you give consideration to purchasing a external hard drive bundled with image making software to back up your new computers setup
If you go that way, you might look for one with at least 2gig RAM, mine has a 105 gig hard drive, think you can do better than that now, at least 160gig.
I paid $1800 but think you can expect to purchase one better than mine online for between $500 and $700. Though you might like to consider the software (if any) being offered to, it could mean you might expect to pay more.
In my opinion Kaspersky Internet Security Services anti-virus is head and shoulders above others. Its a comprehensive program I believe you can rely upon.
Should probably also check before deciding whether the likes of Norton anti-virus hasn't already been pre-installed on your new computer as its impossible to totally un-install it.
Another catch I've noticed is pre-installed Microsoft Trail Programs, better i think if you need Office etc, get a computer with a OME version already pre-installed. (Copy of disk for it to if you can) (though that's unlikely)
If do go with OME software insure you give consideration to purchasing a external hard drive bundled with image making software to back up your new computers setup
I google North Carolina buy Toshiba Laptop
came up with quite a few including (example only, at your own risk etc)
://toshibac655s5142.com/?p=7
Opened one the links that site referred to went to Amazon, this address:-
ww.amazon.com/dp/B004G8QONE/?tag=one2011-wp-20
Toshiba Satellite C655-S5142 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)
by Toshiba
List Price: $479.99
Price: $444.10
You Save: $35.89 (7%)
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EarthAngelinLove: I'm not looking for all the big bells & whistles...just reliable, reasonably priced, and I'm thinking about laptop in which I could use an internet stick....what's your ideas?
Thanks for sharing
And what's your ideas about antivirus software...what's the best?
I'm googling and shopping around...but I always appreciate the feedback from my CS buds
Thanks for sharing
And what's your ideas about antivirus software...what's the best?
I'm googling and shopping around...but I always appreciate the feedback from my CS buds
security software: IMO Norton 2010 had some bugs - if u run Windows go to the microsoft site and pick from several reliable selections - F-Secure and Macafee are pretty good
Laptop - my sons have Lenovos and a Toshiba - never any issues with the Toshiba - for electronics Ima nut for SONY and computers a nut for Gateway and HP. But most major manufacturers make a good solid lap/desktop
your wireless card on ur laptop can be used in ur desktop but if u do get a desktop get a pci antennae - infinitely better - good luck!
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Avoid E machines and HP. Also, Alienware. They're supposed to be good for gaming. They suuuuuuuuck for surfing the net. I used my brothers for a while. Hated it!
I like Dell. I especially love how the desktops open like a suit case for easy repair. They say Dell laptops have some problem where they claim the battery is dead when its not. But I like Dell the best of anything so far.
I like Dell. I especially love how the desktops open like a suit case for easy repair. They say Dell laptops have some problem where they claim the battery is dead when its not. But I like Dell the best of anything so far.
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EarthAngelinLove: I'm not looking for all the big bells & whistles...just reliable, reasonably priced, and I'm thinking about laptop in which I could use an internet stick....what's your ideas?
Thanks for sharing
And what's your ideas about antivirus software...what's the best?
I'm googling and shopping around...but I always appreciate the feedback from my CS buds
Thanks for sharing
And what's your ideas about antivirus software...what's the best?
I'm googling and shopping around...but I always appreciate the feedback from my CS buds
Dell refurbished or scratch and dent ......
Delloutlet.com !
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YEAH! 
Dell!
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Buy an imac for home and a mac air for on the go, its only a few grand.
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For laptops, Dell is cheap and chearful.It's like buying a Ford car. There's plenty about and parts aree cheap.
Normally I don't recomend them as they're not the best for upgrading later but I'm assuming you're not needing any heavy mathematics or gaming or the like.
As has been said, free antivirus such as AVG or Avast is as good as anything. Norton seems to slow the system down too! As for disc capacity....well it's a laptop....so get as much disc size and RAM size as you can get for as little money as you can get.
And you can pick up external USB hard drives cheaply enough, should you need more space.
Normally I don't recomend them as they're not the best for upgrading later but I'm assuming you're not needing any heavy mathematics or gaming or the like.
As has been said, free antivirus such as AVG or Avast is as good as anything. Norton seems to slow the system down too! As for disc capacity....well it's a laptop....so get as much disc size and RAM size as you can get for as little money as you can get.
And you can pick up external USB hard drives cheaply enough, should you need more space.
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EarthAngelinLove: I'm not looking for all the big bells & whistles...just reliable, reasonably priced, and I'm thinking about laptop in which I could use an internet stick....what's your ideas?
Thanks for sharing
And what's your ideas about antivirus software...what's the best?
I'm googling and shopping around...but I always appreciate the feedback from my CS buds
Thanks for sharing
And what's your ideas about antivirus software...what's the best?
I'm googling and shopping around...but I always appreciate the feedback from my CS buds
Many might scoff, but I have an HP COMPAQ laptop, with 320GB hard drive, wifi, CD/DVD drive...with those shiny, clear screens. It's been around the globe twice, flies with me on fortnightly trips away locally for work, I've dropped it on concrete from 1m up without a case, bounced around from seat to floor of my car, recently survived repeated electrical storm outages in Italy**.
What more can I say? it's a grand survivor!!!
It only cost me about US$560 a year ago.**I bought a new Samsung netbook in Dubai airport, thinking the lappy was dead. But the sales guy took out the batter, then put it back, and lappy worked. it had been grounded by the electrical storm!
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buy galaxy tab, u get super complete package. computer, internet, phone and thousands aplication in one small and light case. usefull life style.
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venere08: But the sales guy took out the battery, then put it back, and lappy worked. it had been grounded by the electrical storm!
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venere08: Many might scoff, but I have an HP COMPAQ laptop, with 320GB hard drive, wifi, CD/DVD drive...with those shiny, clear screens. It's been around the globe twice, flies with me on fortnightly trips away locally for work, I've dropped it on concrete from 1m up without a case, bounced around from seat to floor of my car, recently survived repeated electrical storm outages in Italy**.
What more can I say? it's a grand survivor!!! It only cost me about US$560 a year ago.
**I bought a new Samsung netbook in Dubai airport, thinking the lappy was dead. But the sales guy took out the batter, then put it back, and lappy worked. it had been grounded by the electrical storm!
What more can I say? it's a grand survivor!!! It only cost me about US$560 a year ago.
**I bought a new Samsung netbook in Dubai airport, thinking the lappy was dead. But the sales guy took out the batter, then put it back, and lappy worked. it had been grounded by the electrical storm!
Oh, and the HP Compaq also has the usual built-in mic and webcam, and came with Windows 7 Home Edition.
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EarthAngelinLove: I'm not looking for all the big bells & whistles...just reliable, reasonably priced, and I'm thinking about laptop in which I could use an internet stick....what's your ideas?
Thanks for sharing
And what's your ideas about antivirus software...what's the best?
I'm googling and shopping around...but I always appreciate the feedback from my CS buds
Thanks for sharing
And what's your ideas about antivirus software...what's the best?
I'm googling and shopping around...but I always appreciate the feedback from my CS buds
Good Morning Everyone...now look I am a bit technologically challenged...but I did not mean to ignore everyone last night about my new thread...it's just out here in the remote country where I now live...the internet service blinked out on me just after posting this thread....sorry:blushing
I'm going to read everyone's advice...Thanks for your time and expertise....
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robplum: I google North Carolina buy Toshiba Laptop
came up with quite a few including (example only, at your own risk etc)
://toshibac655s5142.com/?p=7
Opened one the links that site referred to went to Amazon, this address:-
ww.amazon.com/dp/B004G8QONE/?tag=one2011-wp-20
Toshiba Satellite C655-S5142 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)
by Toshiba
List Price: $479.99
Price: $444.10
You Save: $35.89 (7%)
came up with quite a few including (example only, at your own risk etc)
://toshibac655s5142.com/?p=7
Opened one the links that site referred to went to Amazon, this address:-
ww.amazon.com/dp/B004G8QONE/?tag=one2011-wp-20
Toshiba Satellite C655-S5142 15.6-Inch Laptop (Black)
by Toshiba
List Price: $479.99
Price: $444.10
You Save: $35.89 (7%)
WOW!!! Thank you for your effort in gathering all this information
I really do appreciate your advice
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felixis99: security software: IMO Norton 2010 had some bugs - if u run Windows go to the microsoft site and pick from several reliable selections - F-Secure and Macafee are pretty good
Laptop - my sons have Lenovos and a Toshiba - never any issues with the Toshiba - for electronics Ima nut for SONY and computers a nut for Gateway and HP. But most major manufacturers make a good solid lap/desktop
your wireless card on ur laptop can be used in ur desktop but if u do get a desktop get a pci antennae - infinitely better - good luck!
Laptop - my sons have Lenovos and a Toshiba - never any issues with the Toshiba - for electronics Ima nut for SONY and computers a nut for Gateway and HP. But most major manufacturers make a good solid lap/desktop
your wireless card on ur laptop can be used in ur desktop but if u do get a desktop get a pci antennae - infinitely better - good luck!
Thank you for the advice...seems you know as much as the "boys" do about all this
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jvaski: Dell refurbished or scratch and dent ......
Delloutlet.com !
Delloutlet.com !
Great Idea...a scratch & dent sale....
Thx
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venere08: Oh, and the HP Compaq also has the usual built-in mic and webcam, and came with Windows 7 Home Edition.
Had not even thought about a webcam...that could come in handy sometime...Thanks
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heavensmile: buy galaxy tab, u get super complete package. computer, internet, phone and thousands aplication in one small and light case. usefull life style.
Had never heard of this one...but will check it out..Thx::banger:
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Thanks for sharing
And what's your ideas about antivirus software...what's the best?
I'm googling and shopping around...but I always appreciate the feedback from my CS buds