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Have you got a lap top ......
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hallyally | Report | 19 Feb 2006 21:54 |
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Hi Sue Hubby and I both have laptops - Apple mac ibooks - don't know what we did without them before! Both bought on ebay. Our son (a computer scientist) wouldn't use anything but a MAC as he says they are the best! They're great for sitting in front of the tv when there is a prog. on which you are not particularly interested in - a good excuse to get onto the message boards :-) Allie |
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Len of the Chilterns | Report | 19 Feb 2006 21:54 |
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Dell have the best press for reliability, quality of build and back-up. I would never shop at PC World (for hardware) or Dixons. len |
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Rachel | Report | 19 Feb 2006 21:53 |
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Mine's 3 yrs old now and quite heavy and big. I would shop arround, try places like PC world where you can see the size and if your lucky pick them up to see the weight. What to look for depwnds what you want it to do bur a big memory and ram will always be handy. Processing speed is also important as if you have lots of windows open at the same time the laptop needs to cope. Battries - how long do they last? mine is 2 hours fully charged which is nothing if your doing familiy trees. Moniter screen - the bigger the better (for reducing eye strain) Don't be afraid to shop around. DELL can often under cut the high street as they sell direct to you with no middle man. |
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Sue Lambrini Smith | Report | 19 Feb 2006 21:49 |
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Oddly enough, i fancied trying a Dell. Think i might have a peep on their sight, just see how much one will cost. I dont want anything too fancy ... the printer / scanner etc and this computer does everything i need. I just want to play on here without being made to feel too guilty... lol. Sue xxx |
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ann | Report | 19 Feb 2006 21:47 |
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I love my lap top and use it every day.My 16 yr old daughter has one she uses all the time.We do have 2 computers for back up for the printer though but very rarely use.annie |
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Daniel | Report | 19 Feb 2006 21:41 |
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My dad's got one and I use it occasionally. Nice in the afternoons where I can go and sit in the sunny front room, but for long term use I find the PC is better for me. |
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Sue Lambrini Smith | Report | 19 Feb 2006 21:39 |
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.... think i might be getting one from my wonderful husband for my birthday ... he says i spend too much time in this bedroom [ ... not many men would complain !] Soooo i just might be getting a lap top , to keep me downstairs more. Anybody got any suggestions for a good one ???? Lol, Sue xxx |
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