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Time2Surrender · 11-22-2008, 09:53 AM

Im going to The Virgin Islands for one year to paint some apts. My first purchase after I get there and make a couple bucks is going to be a laptop. I was lookin to spend $500-$600. I know nothing about computers. I will be using it mostly to upload and edit my videos. And to come here to SoberRecovery.

Heres a list I pulled up. Any suggestions? http://computers.pricegrabber.com/laptop/p...0/form_keyword=

Eleison · 11-22-2008, 11:17 AM

Hewlett Packard are good. My old laptop was a Hewlett Packard.

You'll probably need to make sure it's wireless enabled, as well.

**Impurrfect** · 11-22-2008, 12:59 PM

I've got an HP, but I had some problems with the wireless and found out the newer models also had a problem..they fixed it for free, but I was without the laptop twice, for 2 weeks each time.

Several people I've talked to, all computer geeks (including a guy on the "geek squad" at Best Buy) swear by the Mac's. They say they are more expensive in the beginning, but you never have any problems with them and they last forever. In fact, the guy at Best Buy said he feels like the Maytag repairman of Mac's...he never has to fix a Mac. When my HP bites the dust, I am seriously thinking of getting a Mac.

We have 3 desktops and 2 laptops, here at the house...all HP's, except for one laptop, which is a Dell and is old. My HP is the fastest, and except for the wireless problem, I've had no complaints. I bought a USB wireless thing, for about $40 when my wireless went out, and it worked fine. The only reason I got it repaired was they did it for free. I now have an extended warranty on it.

Going to the Virgin Island's sounds AWESOME!! Want some company?

Hugs and prayers!

Amy

IO Storm · 11-22-2008, 01:18 PM

I had a Toshiba for 40 days..it crashed. I now have an HP. Lol

Hewlett Packard..love it!!!! 850.00 sale price 650.00 with a web cam.

Hi Tony!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

stone · 11-22-2008, 01:26 PM

My mum recently got an Acer and had to send it back and then got an Asus and it is really nice quality. The Acer she had was poor quality.

Check out Newegg.com they seem quite reasonable for price.

stone · 11-22-2008, 01:32 PM

You could get a Sony Vaio for that price, I don't know if it is any good but they used to be a lot more expensive and look very stylish.

Time2Surrender · 11-22-2008, 06:58 PM

Thanks guys. Yeah, Ive also been considering a Mac this time around.

Lenina · 11-22-2008, 07:03 PM

I highly recommend a mac! I have a iBook G4 laptop and it's been great for my personal uses. Have you looked into getting a reburbished iBook?

Love,

Lenina

Time2Surrender · 11-22-2008, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lenina

I highly recommend a mac! I have a iBook G4 laptop and it's been great for my personal uses. Have you into getting a reburbished iBook?

Love,

Lenina

No, I really dont know much about computers but I will check into it.

Lenina · 11-22-2008, 07:09 PM

Tony,

We looked into the refurbs and there were some pretty good deals. I think it was in a computer repair shop or tech store.

Love,

Lenina

frstnm · 11-22-2008, 07:21 PM

I recommend either a Toshiba or an Acer.
I am a certifyable tech and have seen more Dells, HP and IBM/Lenovo crap out before their time than I can explain.
I have a Toshiba Satelliet M55 and love it.
My x has an Acer and loves it.
She bought both of them at least 5 years ago and have never had any problems with it unless you want to call Best Buy Techs installing the wrong type of memory upgrade and frying the motherboard a problem.....lol. They gave me an upgrade for free !!!
Laughs on them !!! Good Help IS hard to Find !!! ROFLMAO

Expandability and ports are important these days.
Understand what you are going to use it for and go a little bigger in case your needs change a little. If you tell me what you are using it for I can make a recommendation on specs that you will want to look for.

I cant help you too much on macs tho' ! lol

Time2Surrender · 11-22-2008, 07:54 PM

Nothing really special. I will be using it mostly to edit my quad riding videos I make, like these two below. Also buying one of these soon. (costs more than the laptop) V.I.O. -- The Leader in Wearable Video Technology, Digital Helmet Cameras and Cam Accessories I upload a lot of videos I shoot and still photos too. And then of course cruising the forums. SoberRecovery and about a half dozen or so quad forums.

frstnm · 11-23-2008, 05:52 AM

Make sure you have a fast processor, enough RAM and a good video card whether it is a laptop or a desktop.
If your not a professional / just use it just for home use you dont have to go top of the line on all of these specs. You can go middle of the road and it will probly be more than you need and still have room to multitask.

I am rebuilding a laptop that someone spilled coffee on and just have to replace the motherboard and I will then have a really good spare !!!

PM me and I will go to a website and design one that you would be happy with.
I am also a reseller but I cant do that on this forum.

Time2Surrender · 11-23-2008, 08:28 AM

Cool thanks man.

grewupinabarn · 11-23-2008, 12:34 PM

Apple and Lenovo (formerly IBM laptops) have the best reputation for reliability and customer service. And both are on the expensive end of the scale. There is a 'get what you pay for' factor in buying computers.

Yet both have refurbished options. My second laptop was a refurb Dell and it lasted 8 years before the motherboard went bad. Dell's reputation had gone very far downhill since that time (they may be back on the upswing lately). I know many people with HP's and there have been good and bad experiences. My general impression is that anything built for 'home' use, not business, tends to have more problems. Mostly because of the huge amount of pre-installed software, but also because they try to be all things to all users.

refurbished websites:
Refurbished Mac - Apple Store (U.S.)
Lenovo Outlet

Right now I have a lenovo R60 thinkpad with XP/Pro and am quite happy. Got it for about $990 on ebay last year. Their 'T' line is the best, but is more $$$.
In both cases for good video production you want a fast processor and lots of ram. Intel's Core2 Duo is the latest processor and I think it is used in Macbooks too.

IO Storm · 11-23-2008, 02:14 PM

Cool video Tony...

11-22-2008, 09:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Time2Surrender Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Field of Dreams Posts: 7,268 Blog Entries: 7	Laptop recommendations? Im going to The Virgin Islands for one year to paint some apts. My first purchase after I get there and make a couple bucks is going to be a laptop. I was lookin to spend $500-$600. I know nothing about computers. I will be using it mostly to upload and edit my videos. And to come here to SoberRecovery. Heres a list I pulled up. Any suggestions? http://computers.pricegrabber.com/laptop/p...0/form_keyword= __________________ The best way to make a dream come true is to wake up"

11-22-2008, 12:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
Impurrfect Social Network Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 25,238	I've got an HP, but I had some problems with the wireless and found out the newer models also had a problem..they fixed it for free, but I was without the laptop twice, for 2 weeks each time. Several people I've talked to, all computer geeks (including a guy on the "geek squad" at Best Buy) swear by the Mac's. They say they are more expensive in the beginning, but you never have any problems with them and they last forever. In fact, the guy at Best Buy said he feels like the Maytag repairman of Mac's...he never has to fix a Mac. When my HP bites the dust, I am seriously thinking of getting a Mac. We have 3 desktops and 2 laptops, here at the house...all HP's, except for one laptop, which is a Dell and is old. My HP is the fastest, and except for the wireless problem, I've had no complaints. I bought a USB wireless thing, for about $40 when my wireless went out, and it worked fine. The only reason I got it repaired was they did it for free. I now have an extended warranty on it. Going to the Virgin Island's sounds AWESOME!! Want some company? Hugs and prayers! Amy __________________ "I'm not where I want to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be" - Joyce Meyer "You got what it takes you can win, today is your day to begin. - Shania Twain (Tinker, Elvis [RIP], Patches and Mots - Mouth Of The South)

11-22-2008, 01:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
IO Storm IO Storm Wheel Of Fortune Champion! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 18,504 Blog Entries: 2	I had a Toshiba for 40 days..it crashed. I now have an HP. Lol Hewlett Packard..love it!!!! 850.00 sale price 650.00 with a web cam. Hi Tony!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ "God holds me still in the eye of the Storm"

11-22-2008, 01:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
stone Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 18,300	My mum recently got an Acer and had to send it back and then got an Asus and it is really nice quality. The Acer she had was poor quality. Check out Newegg.com they seem quite reasonable for price. __________________ . As from a fire aflame thousands of sparks come forth, even so from the Creator an infinity of beings have life and to him return again. -- Maitri Upanishads

11-22-2008, 01:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
stone Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 18,300	You could get a Sony Vaio for that price, I don't know if it is any good but they used to be a lot more expensive and look very stylish. __________________ . As from a fire aflame thousands of sparks come forth, even so from the Creator an infinity of beings have life and to him return again. -- Maitri Upanishads

11-22-2008, 11:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Eleison Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London UK Posts: 242	Hewlett Packard are good. My old laptop was a Hewlett Packard. You'll probably need to make sure it's wireless enabled, as well.

11-22-2008, 06:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
Time2Surrender Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Field of Dreams Posts: 7,268 Blog Entries: 7	Thanks guys. Yeah, Ive also been considering a Mac this time around. __________________ The best way to make a dream come true is to wake up"

11-22-2008, 07:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lenina Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 4,356	I highly recommend a mac! I have a iBook G4 laptop and it's been great for my personal uses. Have you looked into getting a reburbished iBook? Love, Lenina Last edited by Lenina; 11-22-2008 at 07:07 PM. Reason: mind faster than fingers!

11-22-2008, 07:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lenina Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 4,356	Tony, We looked into the refurbs and there were some pretty good deals. I think it was in a computer repair shop or tech store. Love, Lenina

11-22-2008, 07:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
frstnm Im not crazy and neither am I Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: My place in (M)Assachusetts Posts: 2,088	I recommend either a Toshiba or an Acer. I am a certifyable tech and have seen more Dells, HP and IBM/Lenovo crap out before their time than I can explain. I have a Toshiba Satelliet M55 and love it. My x has an Acer and loves it. She bought both of them at least 5 years ago and have never had any problems with it unless you want to call Best Buy Techs installing the wrong type of memory upgrade and frying the motherboard a problem.....lol. They gave me an upgrade for free !!! Laughs on them !!! Good Help IS hard to Find !!! ROFLMAO Expandability and ports are important these days. Understand what you are going to use it for and go a little bigger in case your needs change a little. If you tell me what you are using it for I can make a recommendation on specs that you will want to look for. I cant help you too much on macs tho' ! lol

11-22-2008, 07:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
Time2Surrender Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Field of Dreams Posts: 7,268 Blog Entries: 7	Nothing really special. I will be using it mostly to edit my quad riding videos I make, like these two below. Also buying one of these soon. (costs more than the laptop) V.I.O. -- The Leader in Wearable Video Technology, Digital Helmet Cameras and Cam Accessories I upload a lot of videos I shoot and still photos too. And then of course cruising the forums. SoberRecovery and about a half dozen or so quad forums. __________________ The best way to make a dream come true is to wake up"

11-23-2008, 05:52 AM	#13 (permalink)
frstnm Im not crazy and neither am I Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: My place in (M)Assachusetts Posts: 2,088	Make sure you have a fast processor, enough RAM and a good video card whether it is a laptop or a desktop. If your not a professional / just use it just for home use you dont have to go top of the line on all of these specs. You can go middle of the road and it will probly be more than you need and still have room to multitask. I am rebuilding a laptop that someone spilled coffee on and just have to replace the motherboard and I will then have a really good spare !!! PM me and I will go to a website and design one that you would be happy with. I am also a reseller but I cant do that on this forum.

11-23-2008, 08:28 AM	#14 (permalink)
Time2Surrender Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Field of Dreams Posts: 7,268 Blog Entries: 7	Cool thanks man. __________________ The best way to make a dream come true is to wake up"

11-23-2008, 12:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
grewupinabarn Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 452 Blog Entries: 15	Apple and Lenovo (formerly IBM laptops) have the best reputation for reliability and customer service. And both are on the expensive end of the scale. There is a 'get what you pay for' factor in buying computers. Yet both have refurbished options. My second laptop was a refurb Dell and it lasted 8 years before the motherboard went bad. Dell's reputation had gone very far downhill since that time (they may be back on the upswing lately). I know many people with HP's and there have been good and bad experiences. My general impression is that anything built for 'home' use, not business, tends to have more problems. Mostly because of the huge amount of pre-installed software, but also because they try to be all things to all users. refurbished websites: Refurbished Mac - Apple Store (U.S.) Lenovo Outlet Right now I have a lenovo R60 thinkpad with XP/Pro and am quite happy. Got it for about $990 on ebay last year. Their 'T' line is the best, but is more $$$. In both cases for good video production you want a fast processor and lots of ram. Intel's Core2 Duo is the latest processor and I think it is used in Macbooks too.

11-23-2008, 02:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
IO Storm IO Storm Wheel Of Fortune Champion! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 18,504 Blog Entries: 2	Cool video Tony... __________________ "God holds me still in the eye of the Storm"

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