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Hey everyone....I posted something on Facebook as well, but I know there are some of you on Inforoo that I don't really know personally (but still are amazing)...so I am posing this request for advice to the group:
My current laptop is a HP that must be a lemon because I began having issues with it almost the day that the warranty expired. The video camera was the first thing to go....not a huge deal because I don't use it that often, but is a good thing to have. Had a skype interview a couple of days ago and had to use an acessory camera.
The screen has already needed replacement. Fortunately at the time I had a relative nearby who could order the part and do it relatively cheaply, about 2 years ago.
The mouse stops working several times a day and the whole computer needs to be rebooted just to wake up the mouse.
The latest is that the keyboard started having issues, so I am using an accessory keyboard...now the battery apparently is bad because it won't hold a charge.
I am limping along so far coping fine, but in a week I will be moving in with a relative and will not have internet access. This means that in order to use my computer I will have to take it along with at least the keyboard, and hope I can find a place with free wifi and an available outlet. Not good.
It is not a good time for me to need to make a purchase, because I have been out of work for awhile and am not in good financial shape...but need a computer for essential correspondence and job search - related activities. I also will probably be traveling out of state soon for a temporary work assignment, so will need some way to keep in touch/surf the web in a new place. Ideally I would want to be able to upload pictures (from the camera that I am going to have to purchase because mine has stopped working) at least for basic editing.
I do have an external hard drive that I am starting to back up all of my documents and photos to, as well as my music...because I honestly fear that this laptop is going to completely bite the dust any moment and I don't want to lose everything. I am riding the crest of a 3 1/2 year complete shitstorm so it is a very possible occurrence at this point.
so, Inforoo family, given my situation and needs, what would you recommend? I would also love to have a DVD drive but am willing to sacrifice that if need be.
Thanks for your advice. (potential models to look at/where to purchase, etc.).
Hey everyone....I posted something on Facebook as well, but I know there are some of you on Inforoo that I don't really know personally (but still are amazing)...so I am posing this request for advice to the group:
My current laptop is a HP that must be a lemon because I began having issues with it almost the day that the warranty expired. The video camera was the first thing to go....not a huge deal because I don't use it that often, but is a good thing to have. Had a skype interview a couple of days ago and had to use an acessory camera.
The screen has already needed replacement. Fortunately at the time I had a relative nearby who could order the part and do it relatively cheaply, about 2 years ago.
The mouse stops working several times a day and the whole computer needs to be rebooted just to wake up the mouse.
The latest is that the keyboard started having issues, so I am using an accessory keyboard...now the battery apparently is bad because it won't hold a charge.
I am limping along so far coping fine, but in a week I will be moving in with a relative and will not have internet access. This means that in order to use my computer I will have to take it along with at least the keyboard, and hope I can find a place with free wifi and an available outlet. Not good.
It is not a good time for me to need to make a purchase, because I have been out of work for awhile and am not in good financial shape...but need a computer for essential correspondence and job search - related activities. I also will probably be traveling out of state soon for a temporary work assignment, so will need some way to keep in touch/surf the web in a new place. Ideally I would want to be able to upload pictures (from the camera that I am going to have to purchase because mine has stopped working) at least for basic editing.
I do have an external hard drive that I am starting to back up all of my documents and photos to, as well as my music...because I honestly fear that this laptop is going to completely bite the dust any moment and I don't want to lose everything. I am riding the crest of a 3 1/2 year complete shitstorm so it is a very possible occurrence at this point.
so, Inforoo family, given my situation and needs, what would you recommend? I would also love to have a DVD drive but am willing to sacrifice that if need be.
Thanks for your advice. (potential models to look at/where to purchase, etc.).
It's hard to make an exact recommendation with out a little more info about what you want to use it for and your budget, but as for bang for your buck it's hard to beat ASUS.
I second the ASUS recommendation. I bought one 5 years ago and it still runs pretty fast. Although I barley use it anymore because I built a PC that I use all the time now.
Good call making a backup of your stuff while you can (although you should do that regardless of the health of your computer).
A few questions to narrow things down:
What is the intended use of the laptop? What is your budget? Any particular size/weight preference?
For just general web browsing and basic media consumption/streaming I'm a big fan of chromebooks. If you can do without certain windows/osx programs you can save a lot of cash and headaches by doing the chrome os thing.
