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#74671 - 07/25/05 12:20 AM
Re: laptops
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Registered: 03/12/04
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Loc: Decatur, Illinois
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I LOVE my laptop. It has gone everywhere with me in the states and out of the country. I have my printers shared with it and I'm hooked up to wireless so I can go on the patio and use mine as well, or go to the park, or take it in the car. Well, you get the picture.
I just bought a used laserjet printer because I was using so much ink on my inkjet. Printing out instructions and forms for mystery shopping was keeping me buying cartridges every other week! So now I have both my printers shared so if I get an e-mail that comes to my laptop, if I'm on it, and I need to print something out, I can do it on either printer.
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#74675 - 07/25/05 08:07 AM
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Registered: 11/08/03
Posts: 3512
Loc: outer space
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Dotsie, You're going to love your new laptop. It will give you more freedom. If you go wireless, you can take us with you just about everywhere you go. (Oh boy, is that ever an incentive. We'll really drive you nuts now-- The laptop will become like a part of your body. The only way I could be more attached to mine is if it was an IMPLANT. Enjoy. smile
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#74676 - 07/25/05 06:00 PM
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Registered: 07/09/08
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Loc: Maryland
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Smile, it is wireless. I can't wait until we can have wireless connections everywhere in the U.S. It's got to happen before too long. Don't you think? We are going away soon and I already checked. They have the wireless hook up. Believe it, ot not...Ross bought it for me so I wouldn't have to travel around looking for an internet cafe, library, etc. to connect to my boomer buds while traveling. He's a sweetie! Sherri, I'm not doing the printer thing yet. For now my kids told me to email my documents so I can print them off my mail computer. Louisa, I wish I could do all the photo stuff. I'm not that advanced yet. Jersey, I can't wait to sit outside and write on my laptop. That sounds so creative. So much for the paper and pen. Lynn, my son's friend has that laptop. It's amazing. My son and a couple of his friends who are really into film making use Macs. So does my web designer. Do you do much design work?
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#74685 - 08/07/05 05:46 AM
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Registered: 03/12/04
Posts: 1177
Loc: Decatur, Illinois
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I have all of my writing saved on a flash stick. That way I can carry it anywhere I go and transfer back and forth between my two computers.
Sherri
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#74686 - 08/08/05 01:18 AM
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Registered: 07/31/05
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Loc: Cedar Key, Florida
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I got a new laptop this past Christmas...a wireless one...and I just love it. I'm not as fond of the keyboard though....not like my PC. BUT I do love being able to travel and take my laptop everywhere. I also am not very computer savvy...still learning. What's a UPS Stick? Never heard of that. I tried transferring a file of my writing from my PC to my laptop. Is this possible to do? Or am I just not doing something right? Also....WHAT is the best way to transfer a file from PC to Laptop? When I'm traveling I'd love to have my current manuscript in my laptop also or sitting on my patio, so I could work on it. I know I can do it with a floppy...just wondering if I'm missing something, and there's another way. Thanks for any assistance.
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#74688 - 08/08/05 02:21 AM
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Registered: 03/12/04
Posts: 1177
Loc: Decatur, Illinois
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A flash stick is a memory device you can plug into a USB port on both your laptop and your PC,
I have all my writing on one and I jusdt bought another one to put my pictures on.
It shows up on whatevery computer you're using as an external D drive.
Sherri
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#74689 - 08/08/05 06:03 PM
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Registered: 07/31/05
Posts: 46
Loc: Cedar Key, Florida
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Hey Sherri....thanks. I'll check out this flash stick. Sounds like what I've been looking for to transfer my writing into my laptop.
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#74691 - 07/28/06 07:27 AM
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Registered: 07/22/06
Posts: 162
Loc: Phoenix, Az
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I just got a laptop. I know this is an old conversation, but my laptop is new to me and it's hard to get accustomed too. It's wireless and has a bunch of bells and whistles, but it's like my cell phone. Cumbersome, heavy and another tool to do what??? WORK. We got a baby mouse, but can't find it. Got another keyboard too, and it works well. It will take time I guess...
JaMa
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#74692 - 03/13/07 04:58 PM
Re: laptops
[Re: JaMaPh]
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Registered: 09/26/04
Posts: 3910
Loc: Alabama
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It's time to buy a new computer. I'm thinking wireless laptop. Before I hit the stores and listen to hours or jargin and nod yes to every mouthfull of blubber that I don't understand, I thought I'd get an idea from some of you.
What laptop are you using and are you happy with it? What would you suggest? I'd like to have something that is personal but would like to have enough memory(?) if I start a small business. If that makes sense...
I am hoping they don't recognize me as a total dumbknuck when they see me coming.
Thanks in advance.
chick
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#74693 - 03/13/07 07:00 PM
Re: laptops
[Re: chickadee]
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Registered: 06/23/06
Posts: 3703
Loc: London UK
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Hi, Chick: I have a Sony VAIO and an HP Compaq. I'm quite happy with the performance of both although the HP is lighter. Screen size, weight, battery life are par but I find USB ports on the Sony comes ahead. I think Dell builds according to specs. All you have to do is tell them what your needs are. I think its easy to upgrade memory as well that way should you need to in the future for business purposes. Have you tried them?
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#74696 - 03/13/07 10:10 PM
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Registered: 07/06/06
Posts: 1521
Loc: Alabama
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I have a HP Pavillion dv6000...got it in November...no complaints...
I got it at Staples...the young man who waited on me was excellent...I would have gone for too much memory and stuff just because I didn't know what I needed...he sold me a less expesive model and said I could upgrade the memory if I ever needed to.
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#74697 - 03/14/07 07:27 AM
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Registered: 01/10/06
Posts: 992
Loc: Honolulu, Hawaii
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We don't have a laptop but are thinking of getting a Vaio; we love Sony!! We do make good use of our two desktops at home. Cindy
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#74698 - 03/14/07 04:56 PM
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[Re: diamond50]
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Registered: 09/26/04
Posts: 3910
Loc: Alabama
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Thank you all for your replies. I am going to go shopping in the next few days. I'll keep you posted. I tried staples online Jane but couldn't find the Hp you mentioned. Maybe when I go to Alabama I will check it out. I am afraid of trying an Apple.
chick
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#74700 - 03/14/07 10:41 PM
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Registered: 09/15/05
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Loc: Minneapolis Minnesota
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#74701 - 03/15/07 12:20 AM
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[Re: Anno]
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Registered: 07/06/06
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Loc: Alabama
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Chick,
When are you coming?
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#74702 - 03/15/07 02:43 PM
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[Re: Jane_Carroll]
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Registered: 09/26/04
Posts: 3910
Loc: Alabama
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Jane, soon. Maybe the end of the month.
chick
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#74703 - 03/18/07 02:04 PM
Re: laptops
[Re: Anno]
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Registered: 11/18/04
Posts: 105
Loc: USA
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I have a Dell. I've had the service guy here, twice in one year. He changed major parts.
I highly recommend getting a service agreement on a laptop. It cost me $100 per year, but I've already gone over that allotment and the guy comes to my home to fix my puter.
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#74704 - 03/18/07 09:57 PM
Re: laptops
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Registered: 01/21/07
Posts: 3675
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
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Although we don't have a cellphone..we can be a tad technology oriented in other ways.
At home, we have 2 desktop computers since each my partner and I merged 2 households. Besides he spends lots of time on his computer for his volunteer cycling advocacy work, and I need mine for my stuff.
We also have a laptop computer which he tends to use heavily..when he /we go on cycling/vacation trips. I use it when I want..which is rare because I have my desktop. While on cycling trips/other vacation trips, he uses it to download digital photos and to email with me if he is cycling solo on the road. It is also a means for us to do something if either of us get bored with tv in the hotel in evenings. Usually in small towns, there's nothing to do locally after dinner.
For various employers, I've been given the choice of either laptop or desktop. I will choose desktop anytime for ergonomic reasons as my permanent at work machine. My work involves at least 80% time using a computer to do various aspects of job. I don't find laptops comfortable at all.
Will of course use laptop for group training sessions which I have provided over the last 10 years. I do insist on a mouse, not a touch pad, when I do group instruction within interactive computer training session.
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#74705 - 03/20/07 03:27 AM
Re: laptops
[Re: orchid]
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Registered: 09/26/04
Posts: 3910
Loc: Alabama
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What about the new program called Vista? The local news was saying windows new business system has many unhappy users. Vista pc - no older games are compatable, more costly upgrades, etc. Says to wait and buy a computer later when some of these bugs get worked out. Anyone using Vista?
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