Well, Krysss (one of my readers! Yay, I have another!), I haven't gotten my laptop yet.
I sort of decided one day to just buy one of the HPs in Costco and narrowed it down to one of the three they had there. Then I paid for it, and then it was out of stock and then they credited me for it. And that sucked.
Then I started asking the IT guys at work. We have quite a large IT department and apparently it's like your favorite flavor of ice cream: every one of the guys I talked to had a different opinion!
So now, desperate as I am to get one I'm going to do a little digging on the Dell site and finally make a decision. My problem is that I always assume "as is" isn't good enough and I start upgrading and my custom laptop goes from a base price of $849 (which is within my budget) to oh, I don't know, $1200, $2300... and then I get discouraged and I stop and another week goes by without a laptop!
An internet friend just got a Sony Vaio and said her hubby got if for her after a lot of research. So I ask Tony at work about it and he doesn't like them, they last 2 years and then they have to be replaced. No way, Jose! I'm not buying another one in 2 years! When I get this it has to last at least 5 before I can even begin to think of going through this again!!!
Anyone of my 12 readers have an opinion about what laptop I should buy? Here's some of what I'm looking for: 4GB/500GB, a pretty good processor (I'm not a gamer but I will be adding Photoshop and I don't want to wait minutes for my photos to open!), a screen somewhere around 15"-17" (I'd LOVE the bigger screen but don't want to spend that money and then I have to worry about a case; apparently it's not so easy to find a laptop case for the 18"+ screens...), reliable, Windows 7 (64-bit), and Office Professional (2010 if timing allows).
Suggestions?
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4 comments:
Good luck! I am about to retire my 3 year old laptop and upgrade! I'll probably let The Man handle the details. I just want it to work.
oooh all the choices! I would have to admit that I'm one of those people who swear by my Mac. I live in Germany, and my US warranty wasn't a problem when I had one technical glitch. First one we've ever had after years and years.
Good luck with your pick. If you love it, it's the right one.
Katie
Hi Krys!
I know this is totally random, but I found a comment you made in another blog about a bathroom that you rehabbed that had 1980's wallpaper of naked cartoon people. Well, we had that exact same wallpaper in my bathroom when I was growing up (in Texas)!! I have no idea what made me think of it, but I googled it (you can find anything on the internet, can't you...) and found your comment. My Mom's bday is tomorrow and I was thinking of how funny it would be to make a card with that print. By any small chance do you have a pic of the wallpaper? I know it's unlikely but it can't hurt to ask. :-)
Thanks, Have a great day!
Stacy
Stacy - if you read this response, there's no way for me to email you back - your blogger profile is not public.
Email me your email address - I don't have a picture online to send you but this weekend, when I go to the lake, I can bring home a hard copy and scan it and send it to you if I have your email address.
I can't believe more than one lucky person had that wallpaper!!!
Glad to "meet" you!!!
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