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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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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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Check the PC forum - jbmcb 12:45:31 11/29/05 (5)
This question gets asked about every week.

/*Music is subjective. Sound is not.*/
- Where is the PC forum? Sorry for the stupid question. nt - Norm 14:14:50 11/29/05 (4)
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  - Dell? - yata 14:21:11 11/29/05 (1)
    Dell quality good. Think now all brands comes down to style and feel.
    - http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=40&threadid=1741582&enterthread=y (Open in New Window)
    - Re: Dell? - Norm 16:58:25 11/29/05 (0)
      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.
  - Upper left on this page - look for the drop down menu - kavakidd 14:26:41 11/29/05 (1)
    "more forums". It's in there
    
    "Man is the only animal that blushes - or needs to" Mark Twain
    - Found it; thanks. nt - Norm 17:08:33 11/29/05 (0)
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Graphics & Music then only a MAC will do! - Gordon Rankin 14:28:49 11/29/05 (3)
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? - Silver Eared John 15:38:52 11/29/05 (2)
  Especially under $1000?
  - yep - EL Cheapo 16:25:26 11/29/05 (1)
    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 - Norm 17:07:30 11/29/05 (0)
      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.
WhY? Buy a MAC especially if ... - garth 18:50:09 11/29/05 (0)
you want to retain your sanity.
Windows is a royal pain in the butt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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