Sigh... My dell has finally kicked the bucket, I fear... I think one of the hard drives is shot (RAID config). Was making odd clicking noises and running slowly... Restarted it, it would boot to the vista load bar, go through two and a half cycles then I'd get a blue screen of death flash for a millisecond (no way to read what it said), then it'd attempt to boot again... This would repeat ad nauseum.
I tried doing Windows repair- Now when the computer boots it just goes to a black screen with a pointer icon- I can move the mouse around, but nothing happens, can't see anything other than a little pointer.
So, barring a miraculous fix that's offered by someone on this site, I may be in the market for a new machine. Dell is right out- I had nothing but problems with this computer from the get-go (had to get two MBs replaced, thankfully under warranty). I haven't shopped for a computer in a long while. I used to computer game, but I think I'd rather get a cheaper laptop for web browsing, word processing, photoshop work, watching movies, etc, and save the extra $$$ for an eventual PS3/decent TV. My priority is something with excellent customer service, fast, reliable.
Pretty much every sign has pointed me towards Apple- While it'd be a radical shift from PC, I'm kinda tired of all of the Windows BS- Vista was a travesty, and I have no experience with 7. The base 13" Macbook Pro might suit my needs- but pricey at $1200. The alternative to it would be the 13" Macbook Air- a hundred more, but a flash ssd, and I have no issue with attaching peripherals if needed. To those Apple users out there- worth the price tag? Or am I just paying for a name? Any suggestions on a PC that won't make me tear out my hair with constant issues?
It's worth it, and it's not a radical shift at all, Plus you can boot windows on mac if needed. They are expensive because they use quality components.
It's worth it, and it's not a radical shift at all, Plus you can boot windows on mac if needed. They are expensive because they use quality components.
Yawn. They use a few more quality components but otherwise it is the same stuff and hard to justify on price at 2-3x as much money.
Processors, Hard Drives, Video Cards, Chipsets, Screens are all the same. Better construction in some of the non electronic components perhaps - the unibody is a thing of beauty for example.
No, truth is Apple has done a fine job building a closed source operating system GUI (Wrapper) on top of a different variations of Unix. And they charge a lot for it - all the way to the bank.
You could always buy and older laptop from say Newegg for short money and go with a Linux distro.Like the Mac you can boot multiple OSs but its much easier to do with certain Linux distros.
Not trying to start anything here as I've taken on a full assault in the past for suggesting Linux.Just offering an option,nothing more.
If time allows , look through the Mac Store online and wait for the Mac Book Pro of your choice . Listings of the day are limited but change daily.
Good Luck
if you can get a pro, get it, as the mouse pad is far superior to a macbook... you dont have to 'click'... you just tap the pad lightly. its a lot easier.
Thanks everyone... I am going to do some research on that HP as the price is amazing, but still looking at Apple as well. Went to the store in Peabody yesterday, what a clusterf*ck!! I waited around for about a half hour for someone to answer questions, but then realized I was still 9th in line so said eff it. At least I got a chance to use the different machines & find out what felt best.
Yawn. They use a few more quality components but otherwise it is the same stuff and hard to justify on price at 2-3x as much money.
Processors, Hard Drives, Video Cards, Chipsets, Screens are all the same. Better construction in some of the non electronic components perhaps - the unibody is a thing of beauty for example.
No, truth is Apple has done a fine job building a closed source operating system GUI (Wrapper) on top of a different variations of Unix. And they charge a lot for it - all the way to the bank.
Thank You...the voice of reason.
Din't know what drives me crazier...Macs....or the people who use them
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Theres a reason that there are a lot of PC repairmen... But I don't think I've ever heard of a MAC repairman. Hmmmmm Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
Theres a reason that there are a lot of PC repairmen... But I don't think I've ever heard of a MAC repairman. Hmmmmm Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
They are TOO expensive to fix. Ever see a bill from the Apple Store ?
But if you HAVE to have one the best deal is almost always at Microcenter in Cambridge - check them out online first and look in the specials. Maybe in RI you can haggle with TriCom - I knew a few people associated with them and they are good people.
Theres a reason that there are a lot of PC repairmen... But I don't think I've ever heard of a MAC repairman. Hmmmmm Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device
That's why I was an A+ Certified MAC Technician.....do you like your Kool-aid in Grape or Cherry?
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
I went Apple. Decided to switch it up and try something new. High resale value was another determining factor.
I will play computer games every now and then- What's the cheapest place to find a copy of Windows 7? Newegg has OEM disks for $79, anyone seen better?
if you can get a pro, get it, as the mouse pad is far superior to a macbook... you dont have to 'click'... you just tap the pad lightly. its a lot easier.
Tap to click has been around for years on pc notebooks...I personally don't like it and turn it off.
I've replaced many defective mb's on Macs...not worth it in mho.
You can get more out of a pc for a lot less $$$$$$
Tap to click has been around for years on pc notebooks...I personally don't like it and turn it off.
I've replaced many defective mb's on Macs...not worth it in mho.
You can get more out of a pc for a lot less $$$$$$
Yeah, my daughter just had to have a macbook. $1299 (I shudder when I think what she could've gotten for that much money in a PC laptop). About 4 months after the warranty ran out it started having motherboard cooling issues. Took it into the Apple Store and they were glad to fix it for $450.
Now a year later she's having screen and keyboard issues. And wants a Windows laptop for XMas.
Magster
Although I have 3 Splash RIP print servers with os9 that have been running w/o issue for 7 years.
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