gren74 wrote:Stay away from HP. It only took a few months before the touchpad was acting up. Still works, but can be a pain to deal with.
No, I maxed out on the 8 GB by having everyones install it on their computer at work. If you have ever lost info or had a Hard drive damaged, you know this service is worth it. Also if you delete files and regret ur decision you can pay and have them de-deleted.zeth006 wrote:Hah, trying to increase your own storage capacity via an invite?
Luis Gomez wrote:No, I maxed out on the 8 GB by having everyones install it on their computer at work. If you have ever lost info or had a Hard drive damaged, you know this service is worth it. Also if you delete files and regret ur decision you can pay and have them de-deleted.zeth006 wrote:Hah, trying to increase your own storage capacity via an invite?
This is great for law school and I should probably stop talking about it before Ken things I am being payed to sponsor the service.
Credited. I have the dv6000 and I always have to deal with this.gren74 wrote:Stay away from HP. It only took a few months before the touchpad was acting up. Still works, but can be a pain to deal with.
As far as I can tell, as far as Lenovo goes, the T series seems to offer the only real stand alone quality difference. The rest of the series seem to be much in line with Asus, dell, sony, etc..kalvano wrote:OK, I'm not searching through this thread again.
I'm pretty sold on a Lenovo. What was the consensus on the Edge series? I'm debating between the 13" (lightweight) and the 14" (built-in DVD and bigger screen).
I'm pretty handy with computers, but I don't want to have to mess with it. I just want it to be reliable.
Correct. If you're looking at the edges, just spend a few extra bucks and get a t410. The T series is really the only high quality laptop Lenovo makes.Mr. Matlock wrote:As far as I can tell, as far as Lenovo goes, the T series seems to offer the only real stand alone quality difference. The rest of the series seem to be much in line with Asus, dell, sony, etc..kalvano wrote:OK, I'm not searching through this thread again.
I'm pretty sold on a Lenovo. What was the consensus on the Edge series? I'm debating between the 13" (lightweight) and the 14" (built-in DVD and bigger screen).
I'm pretty handy with computers, but I don't want to have to mess with it. I just want it to be reliable.
The plastic/structural components of the thinkpad are vastly superior to the edge. Think of the edge as the plastic macbook and the T410 as a macbook pro.kalvano wrote:What's the difference between the two?
It's almost $200 more for the T410i.
It's not going to be my main computer. It's going to be my class computer.
If it has a padded slot for it, sure. If you're still just worried about overall reliability, just protect yourself with the 3 year added protection. Done deal.kalvano wrote:I'm not going to play kickball with it. I don't need something that can withstand a nuclear blast.
Is the Edge able to handle being in a backpack?
Mr. Matlock wrote:If it has a padded slot for it, sure. If you're still just worried about overall reliability, just protect yourself with the 3 year added protection. Done deal.kalvano wrote:I'm not going to play kickball with it. I don't need something that can withstand a nuclear blast.
Is the Edge able to handle being in a backpack?
Worth the extra $200 or so to get a new one? I also like the 14" Sony Vaio which is like $749 new with basically the same specs. Have you had bad experiences with refurbished machines?kalvano wrote:It seems like a good laptop, but I am always leery of refurbished computers.
Don't worry about refurbs. 9/10 times they come with the same manufacturer's warranty. If people just return them because they don't want them, they are sold as refurb. Most of the time they are good as new. I'd go for it.missvik218 wrote:Worth the extra $200 or so to get a new one? I also like the 14" Sony Vaio which is like $749 new with basically the same specs. Have you had bad experiences with refurbished machines?kalvano wrote:It seems like a good laptop, but I am always leery of refurbished computers.
missvik218 wrote:Worth the extra $200 or so to get a new one? I also like the 14" Sony Vaio which is like $749 new with basically the same specs. Have you had bad experiences with refurbished machines?kalvano wrote:It seems like a good laptop, but I am always leery of refurbished computers.
kalvano wrote: I'd rather have a crippled monkey working a Commodore 64 than a Sony.
And yes, bad luck with refurbished machines. For $200, I'd rather have new.
Ok, thanks. Yeah I have a refurbished one now which has been fine for the last three years it's just too big to take to class all the time. I thinking I will go for it ... open to other suggestions though. I just don't want to spend more than $600-$700.yoitsmebenny wrote:Don't worry about refurbs. 9/10 times they come with the same manufacturer's warranty. If people just return them because they don't want them, they are sold as refurb. Most of the time they are good as new. I'd go for it.missvik218 wrote:Worth the extra $200 or so to get a new one? I also like the 14" Sony Vaio which is like $749 new with basically the same specs. Have you had bad experiences with refurbished machines?kalvano wrote:It seems like a good laptop, but I am always leery of refurbished computers.
Is it taking a Fourth of July vacation?Emma. wrote:Woot! My new 15" MBP is apparently in Anchorage, AK. Should have it on Monday.
Dammit. Tuesday.Mr. Matlock wrote:Is it taking a Fourth of July vacation?Emma. wrote:Woot! My new 15" MBP is apparently in Anchorage, AK. Should have it on Monday.
Well, that too. I was commenting on how well traveled it seems. I understand Anchorage is beautiful in the summer.Emma. wrote:Dammit. Tuesday.Mr. Matlock wrote:Is it taking a Fourth of July vacation?Emma. wrote:Woot! My new 15" MBP is apparently in Anchorage, AK. Should have it on Monday.
