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what to look for in a computer
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what to look for in a computer
I'm looking to upgrade my laptop but have no idea what to look for. I traded a boat for this one about 3 years ago and it has done fine but now I want to hook it to my tv with a hdmi cable and this one doesn't have a hdmi output. I only use it to surf the net and watch movies on netflix, I have never used any of the microsoft programs and have no idea how to.
I guess I would like to know what the specs given mean.
Processor intel pentium dual cpu t2330 @1.60GHz 1.60GHz
Memory Ram 2.0
System type 32-bit operating system
I replaced the Hard drive about a year ago with a 250 at 5400 unit.
As you might see I have no idea what I'm talking about so make sure you type slow if responding.
Thanks for any imput.
I guess I would like to know what the specs given mean.
Processor intel pentium dual cpu t2330 @1.60GHz 1.60GHz
Memory Ram 2.0
System type 32-bit operating system
I replaced the Hard drive about a year ago with a 250 at 5400 unit.
As you might see I have no idea what I'm talking about so make sure you type slow if responding.
Thanks for any imput.
Samari on s&f
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Chet Olson
75 viper 2.4 200, 130 shot of NOS
91 vegas loaned out
79 vking project 2.5 280
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Re: what to look for in a computer
Looking for another laptop I am assuming?
-Kevin
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Re: what to look for in a computer
Yes I am. I thought about a tablet but after reading a little I figured I would wait a bit and see what the androids are about.
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Chet Olson
75 viper 2.4 200, 130 shot of NOS
91 vegas loaned out
79 vking project 2.5 280
Chet Olson
75 viper 2.4 200, 130 shot of NOS
91 vegas loaned out
79 vking project 2.5 280
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Re: what to look for in a computer
APPLE ALL THE WAY! best computer on market. great for media files like movies and pics. a lil pricy but well worth the money. if all your doing is mainly surfing the web you dont need a huge one. apple's bottom of the line still would be great. they all have fire wire hook ups and everything.
just me opinion.
just me opinion.
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Re: what to look for in a computer
Chet, up the memory to 3GB. Windows 7.0 takes almost all of the 2gb to run, leaving you not enough to run quickly. It costs a little more but is well worth it. Also, I am NOT an APPLE guy. If you have any questions, feel free to PM me. Also, do you have a better idea when you are coming to Yamaha yet? Looking forward to meeting you. Bill
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Re: what to look for in a computer
Thanks guys.
I can't say I know enough about computers to have a opinion on Macs, but they are out of my price range.
Are you better off with say 3GB of memory and a bigger processor, or more memory and a smaller processor.
I found what looks like a good deal on a used HP http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/ele/2132588044.html.
It should be the the second or third week in Jan that I will be out there.
I can't say I know enough about computers to have a opinion on Macs, but they are out of my price range.
Are you better off with say 3GB of memory and a bigger processor, or more memory and a smaller processor.
I found what looks like a good deal on a used HP http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/ele/2132588044.html.
It should be the the second or third week in Jan that I will be out there.
Samari on s&f
Chet Olson
75 viper 2.4 200, 130 shot of NOS
91 vegas loaned out
79 vking project 2.5 280
Chet Olson
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91 vegas loaned out
79 vking project 2.5 280
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Re: what to look for in a computer
That looks good and would run great with 6gb ram. Seems to have everything you need. You can compare at bestbuy, but I think something similar and new would be round 500. MAke sure and let me know when you are coming down my way. Bill
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Re: what to look for in a computer
Wow, Thats not a bad price for that at all.
-Kevin
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The Vulture Wish List | Project CobraJet
1977 HydroStream Vulture - Worlds longest ongoing project.
1982 Hydrostream Vector
1982 Hydrostream Vamp
1973 Hydrostream Vixen
1976 CobraJet Jet Boat - Outboard conversion project
1976 Pontoon - aka The Family Truckster
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Re: what to look for in a computer
Well I went with the pavilion dv6 and so far it rocks. Now if I could just pry it out of my hands and my a** off the couch and get some work done on the vking.
Samari on s&f
Chet Olson
75 viper 2.4 200, 130 shot of NOS
91 vegas loaned out
79 vking project 2.5 280
Chet Olson
75 viper 2.4 200, 130 shot of NOS
91 vegas loaned out
79 vking project 2.5 280
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Re: what to look for in a computer
I took a quick look at it and its a nice machine with some very nice specs. He just went from a 90hp 2000lbs Bayliner to a 280hp 900lbs Hydrostream.
Really though, He got a awesome deal!
Really though, He got a awesome deal!
-Kevin
Project Vulture | Project Vector | Project Vamp | Project Vixen
The Vulture Wish List | Project CobraJet
1977 HydroStream Vulture - Worlds longest ongoing project.
1982 Hydrostream Vector
1982 Hydrostream Vamp
1973 Hydrostream Vixen
1976 CobraJet Jet Boat - Outboard conversion project
1976 Pontoon - aka The Family Truckster
Project Vulture | Project Vector | Project Vamp | Project Vixen
The Vulture Wish List | Project CobraJet
1977 HydroStream Vulture - Worlds longest ongoing project.
1982 Hydrostream Vector
1982 Hydrostream Vamp
1973 Hydrostream Vixen
1976 CobraJet Jet Boat - Outboard conversion project
1976 Pontoon - aka The Family Truckster
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