[nabs-l] Questions About Getting New Laptop

[Jorge Paez]

No,
never tried the Acer.

I've heard they're good though.


On Jun 20, 2011, at 8:56 PM, Joshua Lester wrote:

> Jorge, have you tried the Acer brand?
> I have an Acer, and it works fine.
> Blessings, Joshua
> 
> On 6/20/11, Jorge Paez <computertechjorgepaez at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Maybe,
>> but I have had terrible experiences with Dell.
>> My last Dell gave me a blue screen of death after like 16 months, every time
>> I logged into my account at random intervals with XP.
>> 
>> 
>> On Jun 20, 2011, at 6:03 PM, Bernadetta Pracon wrote:
>> 
>>> Kerri,
>>> First of all, it depends on what you need to use the laptop for.
>>> What functions do you need it to perform? Sometimes, spending a ton of
>>> money on a high end laptop when you only need it for basic purposes as
>>> opposed to, say, audio or video production, etc. is not the wisest idea.
>>> The portability of a laptop is also key if you'll be traveling with it a
>>> lot. Some of the higher end laptops are bigger and bulkier, because it's
>>> technically impossible to fit all the overglamourousbells and wistles into
>>> a smaller unit. That being said, smaller units, (13-inch - 14-inch
>>> laptops) can be very fastand stable as well. I don't mean  this about
>>> netbooks, by the way. Those clearly have slower processors, as you
>>> probably know, and are more suitable as a backup computer.
>>> Tosheba, I heard, is actually not a great brand; I've seen a fewpeople get
>>> hosed on their laptops, actually. Although I will agree with whoever said
>>> that Sony is overpriced.
>>> On that note, are you looking to buy abrand new computer,or would you be
>>> interested in a refurbished one? Going the refurbished rout is usually
>>> much cheaper, but still almost just as safe because the refurbished units
>>> have been serviced by the manufacturer right before they're sold and are
>>> in like-new working order.
>>> In fact, I actually happen to have a fully refurbished sixty-four byt
>>> compatible laptop that I'm not using at all because I have a few other
>>> computers on hand; I wouldn't mind selling it if you're interested. I am
>>> fully aware that this list isn't one for sales pitches,and I'm not trying
>>> to use it as such--Just something that popped into mind. If you're
>>> interested and want more info on it, feel free to write me off-list at
>>> bernadetta_pracon at samobile.net.
>>> 
>>> HTH
>>> 
>>> Bernadetta
>>> 
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