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Got to buy a crappy PC computer to run some software for audio and for wife. It has to be a lap top. Any recs?

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Posted on November 29, 2005 at 12:33:11
Norm


 
I have been looking for weeks and really don't want to spend as much as a $1000, but I also don't want a machine that will burn my or her legs and last for only 2 hours per charge. The best rec so for is a refurbished IBM Notebook. My wife's needs will probably need some graphics capability.

 

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WhY? Buy a MAC especially if ..., posted on November 29, 2005 at 18:50:09
garth


 
you want to retain your sanity.

Windows is a royal pain in the butt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Graphics & Music then only a MAC will do!, posted on November 29, 2005 at 14:28:49
Gordon Rankin


 
Norm,

Graphics are best on a mac so is music. So why spend hours fixing windows problems and dealing with viruses.

Why not get the best for what you are looking for and get an iBook for $999 new from MacMall with all kinds of free stuff.

Thanks, what I have on my audio system.
Gordon
J. Gordon Rankin

 

Really now? Y'all sure?, posted on November 29, 2005 at 15:38:52
Silver Eared John


 
Especially under $1000?

 

yep, posted on November 29, 2005 at 16:25:26
EL Cheapo


 
Gordon's right and yes, you can get an ibook for under a grand. For a basic use - internet, audio, photos - mac is the way to go. You won't have to worry about spyware and viruses, either. Mac sounds much better for audio too.

 

I agree, but I do have these Windows only programs, posted on November 29, 2005 at 17:07:30
Norm


 
One is for the Halcyonic isolation platform and another is for room acoustics. My wife's is for quilt designs and another for pattern for embroidery designs.

 

Check the PC forum, posted on November 29, 2005 at 12:45:31
jbmcb


 
This question gets asked about every week.

/*Music is subjective. Sound is not.*/

 

Where is the PC forum? Sorry for the stupid question. nt, posted on November 29, 2005 at 14:14:50
Norm


 
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Upper left on this page - look for the drop down menu, posted on November 29, 2005 at 14:26:41
kavakidd


 
"more forums". It's in there

"Man is the only animal that blushes - or needs to" Mark Twain

 

Found it; thanks. nt, posted on November 29, 2005 at 17:08:33
Norm


 
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Dell?, posted on November 29, 2005 at 14:21:11
yata


 
Dell quality good. Think now all brands comes down to style and feel.

 

Re: Dell?, posted on November 29, 2005 at 16:58:25
Norm


 
Do Dell hold up for long? Our computer lab has many broken Dells awaiting pickup by surplus. Few if any still run. Gateways seem to last longer. I should say that I have no personal experience and that these machines receive harsh treatment by students.

 

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