Reasonably priced Laptop
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Thats just it, currently as far as computers go, I don't know a good from bad ... thats part of the reason I'm posting here to find this info out.
Sounds so far that Asus is very good ... and Toshiba is hit or miss.
I didn't know that.
You can get an i3 or i5 computer in the $500 price range which should serve you well. I'd have at least 4 GB of memory which is what most have at least these days. 6-8 GB would be better.
Have you thought about a used MacBookPro or MacBook Air from Other World Computing (www.macsales.com).
I have used Mac laptops for years, never a problem.
The last one I had before the one I bought this year, lasted for 7 years, never any trouble. Still worked great when I sold it, it was just time to upgrade.
I have used Mac laptops for years, never a problem.
The last one I had before the one I bought this year, lasted for 7 years, never any trouble. Still worked great when I sold it, it was just time to upgrade.
The mac computers are great but it may not be in the 'reasonably priced" price range unless you find a good used one.
I really don't want to go Mac, mainly because the laptop is for my parents and I would have to teach them how to do everything thru Apple, I can do it because I am forced to use one at work, but don't want to try to teach the parents how to use it.
I found this funny while searching bfads.net
Breaking News: Walmart Stores Will Match Online Prices With Amazon!
Walmart won't even match online prices with THIER OWN PRODUCTS.
Ok guys, just quickly looking at the Best Buy Black Friday sales
http://bfads.net/Black-Friday/Best-Buy?sort=Name&category=Computers
In my price range, what would you guys do , I want a regular 15" screen, so no tablets. around $500 at most.
I've also got a Costco membership but the price point was around 600 there earlier.BB looked like HP was one they had alot of ... I don't know good from bad anymore, I always thought Toshiba was good, but most are saying no.
http://bfads.net/Black-Friday/Best-Buy?sort=Name&category=Computers
In my price range, what would you guys do , I want a regular 15" screen, so no tablets. around $500 at most.
I've also got a Costco membership but the price point was around 600 there earlier.BB looked like HP was one they had alot of ... I don't know good from bad anymore, I always thought Toshiba was good, but most are saying no.
Ok guys, I ended up getting an Asus laptop with Windows 8 on it, with a Windows 7 shell.
Now in order to use the Apps feature, you need to set up a Microsoft Account (or so it appears) went ahead and set up a MS account.
Now the issue I have, every time you turn the laptop on, you now have to log into the MS account, to do ANYTHING.
Is there a way around having to log into MS ... would like to turn laptop on and just use it. (If I want new Apps, I can then log into MS account)
Now in order to use the Apps feature, you need to set up a Microsoft Account (or so it appears) went ahead and set up a MS account.
Now the issue I have, every time you turn the laptop on, you now have to log into the MS account, to do ANYTHING.
Is there a way around having to log into MS ... would like to turn laptop on and just use it. (If I want new Apps, I can then log into MS account)
You made a good choice going with the Asus laptop. Those are very reliable laptops. I use Classic Shell to get the start button back for the appearance of Windows 7 on the Windows 8 computer.
Here is some information regarding signing in without a password at the link below.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/disable-remove-password
Here is some information regarding signing in without a password at the link below.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/disable-remove-password
A note. I just purchased an ASUS computer myself while I am fighting with Dell to make good on repair of my xps.
ASUS has a program on their support page for their laptops with windows 8. It is called Backtracker and I can verify it works. As soon as you get your computer set up use this program to backup an image onto a jump drive and keep it safe. I used this because I replaced the HDD in my laptop with a new SSD but it would also be great if something happened to your OS or original HDD.
I bought the G751JM 17" ROG laptop
ASUS has a program on their support page for their laptops with windows 8. It is called Backtracker and I can verify it works. As soon as you get your computer set up use this program to backup an image onto a jump drive and keep it safe. I used this because I replaced the HDD in my laptop with a new SSD but it would also be great if something happened to your OS or original HDD.
I bought the G751JM 17" ROG laptop
Unfortunately, I found out that this laptop does not have Bluetooth, my last one did....
I just figured that all laptops would have BT by now.
I just figured that all laptops would have BT by now.
I wonder if ASUS offers the backup on Windows 8 for desktops as well? I know that they do not have backup disks available not even for purchase for Windows 8 computers. Figured that out the hard way.
