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Post by SunnySmile on Jul 9, 2014 15:28:17 GMT
The "c" key is stuck somehow, and I have to press it like 3 or 4 times for it to work. Plus my laptop is heavy. And the speakers suck. Do you have any opinions on laptap vs. tablet? The thing I don't like about tablets is no dvd drive.
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Post by bluepoprocks on Jul 9, 2014 15:30:37 GMT
That sounds annoying so if you have the money I'd say it's a good excuse to buy a new laptop. I prefer a laptop but I think I'll be in the minority.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2014 15:32:00 GMT
I had a working HP laptop and there was nothing wrong with it. It wasn't heavy, it was fast, speakers were good, worked fine. I bought a Mac. I'd say you need it!  |
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Post by anniebygaslight on Jul 9, 2014 15:37:20 GMT
In answer to the OP's question. Yes.  |
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Post by Ellie on Jul 9, 2014 15:54:08 GMT
Yes--those are definitely enough excuses to buy a new laptop!! Ha. I'd rather have a decent laptop and a great smartphone vs. a tablet, but that's just me.  |
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Post by piapea on Jul 9, 2014 16:06:32 GMT
Great excuse, I mean reason. I'm looking into getting one myself. My PC is over 8 years old and has XP.
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Post by lesley on Jul 9, 2014 16:09:03 GMT
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Post by AnastasiaBeaverhausn on Jul 9, 2014 16:09:48 GMT
Today is Wednesday. That is a good reason to buy new technology! I would look at the Microsoft Surface 3. It is a tablet but with many capabilities of a laptop. You can also buy an external dvd drive so you have it when you need it.
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Post by shanni on Jul 9, 2014 16:10:56 GMT
I would totally get a new one if you can swing it. Happy shopping!  |
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Post by SunnySmile on Jul 9, 2014 16:15:02 GMT
I freakin' love you guys! 
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Post by The Great Carpezio on Jul 9, 2014 16:16:48 GMT
Yep. I'd buy a Mac.
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Post by scrapngranny on Jul 9, 2014 16:17:47 GMT
Sounds like a perfect reason to me!! That being said, I hate getting a new computer, it is such a pain setting it up. Enjoy your new toy.
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Post by snappinsami on Jul 9, 2014 16:18:53 GMT
Those are definitely good reasons to look to get a replacement for your laptop. But then again, I'm a technology junkie, and rarely need an excuse to upgrade.  As to the laptop/tablet question, it really depends what you're going to use it for. Personally, I can't stand using tablets for long unless they have a regular (Bluetooth) keyboard. For that reason alone, I would get a laptop. However, many newer laptops (especially those that are thin, lightweight, etc.) don't have dvd/cd drives anymore. They can't and maintain their low weight and profiles. I got a MacBook Pro recently and bought an external drive. They don't cost much, but when you need it, it's definitely nice to have. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2014 16:24:22 GMT
The "c" key is stuck somehow, and I have to press it like 3 or 4 times for it to work. Plus my laptop is heavy. And the speakers suck. Do you have any opinions on laptap vs. tablet? The thing I don't like about tablets is no dvd drive. Personally, I have to have both. I don't like to do much typing using my tablet. I do have a blue tooth keyboard which helps, but not for any serious typing. Not having a DVD drive doesn't bother me, though I do have one on my new laptop (April). I've got probably 90% of my movies available to me via streaming of one sort or another. I watch most of our movies using a streaming app or device at this point. And a stuck "c" is a very good reason to buy a new laptop |
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Post by SunnySmile on Jul 9, 2014 16:32:58 GMT
Those are definitely good reasons to look to get a replacement for your laptop. But then again, I'm a technology junkie, and rarely need an excuse to upgrade. As to the laptop/tablet question, it really depends what you're going to use it for. Personally, I can't stand using tablets for long unless they have a regular (Bluetooth) keyboard. For that reason alone, I would get a laptop. However, many newer laptops (especially those that are thin, lightweight, etc.) don't have dvd/cd drives anymore. They can't and maintain their low weight and profiles. I got a MacBook Pro recently and bought an external drive. They don't cost much, but when you need it, it's definitely nice to have. |
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Post by amamapea on Jul 9, 2014 16:46:59 GMT
Yes!! Why not? If you can afford it then go for it.
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Post by mztfied on Jul 9, 2014 16:48:58 GMT
Well, absolutely yes!!
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Post by ReneeH20 on Jul 9, 2014 16:52:37 GMT
Go for it. I need to buy a new lap top. Mine is 6 years old ran decently on vista, but now the backlight has burnt out. $300+ to replace and repair it. I have been limping along with my iPad for 1 1/2 weeks now, but really need to get a new one. Really don't want to spend the $$$, but need it for certain things. Plus not looking forward to learning Windows 8.
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Post by shevy on Jul 9, 2014 16:53:52 GMT
However, many newer laptops (especially those that are thin, lightweight, etc.) don't have dvd/cd drives anymore. They can't and maintain their low weight and profiles. The brands that are keeping the dvd drives are starting to charge more for having them, they're not standard. In DH's contract business for IT, they don't use CDs any longer. They do back ups for customers to thumbdrives. |
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Post by cahwoo on Jul 9, 2014 16:54:20 GMT
Gosh any time you can afford to buy a new toy is a good time. Who needs an excuse.
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Post by kimpossible on Jul 9, 2014 17:23:05 GMT
My DH gave me a mini iPad for Christmas last year. I really thought I would hate it because it didn't have what I thought I needed with a laptop. Nope - love it, love the size. I have a laptop for work but for my own home computing we have moved to tablets. So much more convenient!
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Post by smginaz Suzy on Jul 9, 2014 17:32:51 GMT
You really need a new laptop. No question. I like my mini iPad, but still use the laptop for work and a lot of other things.
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Post by BarbaraUK on Jul 9, 2014 17:34:18 GMT
Oh absolutely - but you really need both laptop and tablet as they compliment each other!!   |
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Post by snappinsami on Jul 9, 2014 17:43:48 GMT
Those are definitely good reasons to look to get a replacement for your laptop. But then again, I'm a technology junkie, and rarely need an excuse to upgrade. As to the laptop/tablet question, it really depends what you're going to use it for. Personally, I can't stand using tablets for long unless they have a regular (Bluetooth) keyboard. For that reason alone, I would get a laptop. However, many newer laptops (especially those that are thin, lightweight, etc.) don't have dvd/cd drives anymore. They can't and maintain their low weight and profiles. I got a MacBook Pro recently and bought an external drive. They don't cost much, but when you need it, it's definitely nice to have. I've had a Fire, a full-sized iPad and an iPad mini. I didn't like typing on any of them. I adore my Mini for a lot of things, but typing on it isn't one of them. |
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