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    Thanks for all the good info guys. I have some searching to do.
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    Thanks for all the good info guys. I have some searching to do.
    If you aren't already experienced with laptops here's a couple things I have learned. We stopped using the pc a few years ago and went total wireless with 3 laptops. Never ever gonna go back. WIFI is the bong. Double that if you get socked with a hospital stay. I just did 4 days sitting there just like it was a typical bit of NY's raunchy Spring. They make all the difference in those sort of settings. Same goes for stuck in airports if and as long as you can get a plug and there are darned few of them in most lounges for the commoners................ BTW you can unplug the USP adapter from your wall socket ( most newer phones) stick it in your lap top and charge the phone off that. Its slow but better than DOA.
    DELL, we had / have an Inspirion since 07. Worked fine but oh do they destroy the charger cord where they come out the back. Mine exited right by my knee and got a true beating. New power cord is in order every 2 to 5 months. The issues are usually an internal wire breakage you'll never see or be able to fix so don't even think about it. New power adapter Ebay from China 15 yankee dolla and just move on. Same goes for most others as well. They all take a beating right where the exit the machine. The Dell has the SPECIAL plug soldered right to the motherboard so you aren't gonna fix that yourself. Better not to try to make anything stiffer out the back ( where the wires break) and just keep payin 15 dolla to Uncle Chong to send you a new one. I think the place I get mine is SIBA or something like that. Anyways they hold up as well as OEM for a song. The plugs you can get are better if the exit at 90 degrees. That just helps greatly keeping the damage down from tugging and keeps it close to the machine not an inch out.
    Oh here is another pet peeve, keyboard size. If you can and do type, really type do get yourself something with nearly a full size key board. I say that because if you use a normal one regularly and switch back and forth it can be a royal pain. That's why I now insist on the "normalest" size I can get and forgo the side number pad and all the other intricate stuff most of us don't use much anyways if ever. Another thing is the front where your wrists lay. Get something big enough so you can actually lay them nice and comfortable. A tiny little perch can bug you too.
    Those cute little 10 inch screens they sell for $200, if youre over 40 FORGET ABOUT IT. You won't be able to see the writing good enough to surf and when you blow it up so you can everything fades out the sides, its just not very workable. I would never go less than 12 personally. They do have their uses just not for everyday use.

    There, that's just a rambling pile of considerations you might not be aware of and I hope something is of use to you. Other than not being a Dell fan anymore for these and lots of screen issues they have most everything is neck and neck. Our current batch and so far best are a pair of HP G56's that we got half price on Black Friday at 0400 hrs for $300 each. Nice thin light screens that don't get loose at the hinges and flop all around ruin ribbon cables and all the other Dell problems related. DELL SUX!
    The joke's over and I am outa there. Now someone else can save the world. Somebody please remind my rich uncle not to forget his end of the deal

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    Thanks driz I'll check out HP G56
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    I actually hate working on a laptop - hate the keyboards and I don't feel comfortable. I also have to use a mouse and not the flaky finger pad, or whatever they are called.

    Obviously there are times they are needed, but I don't think I will ever do what Driz has done and go totally lappy.

    Got to go now, my VCR is making a funny noise.
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    mayday i got a brand new msi u230 for sale if u want it...its dual boot with window 7 and backtrack 4

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    Quote Originally Posted by tsptalk View Post
    I actually hate working on a laptop - hate the keyboards and I don't feel comfortable. I also have to use a mouse and not the flaky finger pad, or whatever they are called.

    Obviously there are times they are needed, but I don't think I will ever do what Driz has done and go totally lappy.

    Got to go now, my VCR is making a funny noise.
    I have never had a laptop; but circumstances have caused me to travel a lot. Even though my VCR makes funny noises too, and it's always flashing 12:00.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tsptalk View Post
    I actually hate working on a laptop - hate the keyboards and I don't feel comfortable. I also have to use a mouse and not the flaky finger pad, or whatever they are called.

    Obviously there are times they are needed, but I don't think I will ever do what Driz has done and go totally lappy.

    Got to go now, my VCR is making a funny noise.


    If you get a full size one it's so close you won't be much able to tell the difference in a short time. Now try swapping back and forth with a sub sized off and on and you will go bonkers or at least I did. As for going back and forth with the PC's at work and my lappys I really don't notice. The thing I like the best is to be able to watch tv and fidget with the laptop or sit in bed with it. We don't do much else like games and such so there is no need for monster hard drives ect. Pictures ect you can do about as easily with either type I guess. FWIW they make those wireless mice for about ten bucks that seem to work good. I have one for GPS in the boat but don't feel much need. Those little pads work pretty well once you get the hang of em really and they are touch and spot adjustable which helps too. I used to love the track ball until they faded from the scene. Now I think I would much prefer the pad overall but like everything else the pad has vastly improved over the early models.
    The joke's over and I am outa there. Now someone else can save the world. Somebody please remind my rich uncle not to forget his end of the deal

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    MacBook pro 13".
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    I have the laptop I previously mentioned plus a larger 17 inch one that I have a wireless mouse and keyboard hooked up to through the USB ports. Works just the same as having a monitor and a keyboard on a PC, but no big bulky thing under the desk.......

    The only thing I hate about laptops is that they seem to break down after a year or two. I have 3 that are locked up and don't know what to do with them.

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    MacBook pro 13".

    I agree, Mac is the best. Had Dell PC and a laptop, and they were ok. Mac's are very user friendly and the support team from Apple is great. Lots of tutorials on the Apple site that are easy to follow. Go to an Apple store and check it out.

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