Need a New Laptop
The last time I updated was a while back. I promised myself that I would update regularly and really try to post each week. I do have a legitimate excuse this time though that is not mere laziness.
My laptop monitor has gone kaput… To say the least, this has been a mild inconvenience. I am sure most readers understand the pain and the frustration that comes from not being able to use a computer regularly and for hours at a time.
Anyway, I am currently using my TV as a monitor. It’s just a bit inconvenient, especially because other people want to watch TV too.
Still, I manage to get it to work. I have a lot of stuff lined up that needs to get done, and they will be done soon…
I know nearly nothing about reading specs and stuff… However, I am going to get a new laptop probably on July 4th, hoping for some sort of sale/ deal, though I still do not know what I should be looking for.
Sorry to hear about your notebook issues! I would advise, while shopping for a new notebook, to find your budget and stick to it. Also think of the things you want/like in a notebook and find who offers those things at the best price. In my opinion, I would first check out HP, Sony, and Sager’s offerings and see if they make anything that works for you and your budget. Good luck!
Where’s XP-tan? wwww
yea..HP’s notebook does sound like a good choice. it seems like they have some great deals now.
@neochikara: That’s a great plan and really sound advice, but I guess I also am not sure what a normal price range is for a laptop…
@Kairu: Changing OS to Vista with new laptop and probably soon to Windows 7. But if you have good XP-tan pics… ^ ^
@G: Yep. Agreed.
Laptops range in price from around $400 all the way up to at least $4000 (I’m thinking in USD and US prices). $500-$700 generally gets you a good entry-range laptop with decent power and ability, and $750-$1000 will usually net you more power, features, looks, and even allow for a smaller or larger model (based on screen size). So then that begs the question: how big of a screen do you have right now and how or small do you want on a new one? Bigger it is, the easier it is to see, but the overall laptop is heavier. The opposite is true for smaller screens. Anything laptop over $1000 starts to have very premium features like 1080p HD screens, discrete graphics, and even Blu-ray drives.
Thank you for still editing manga even when you’re having computer issues.
That’s quite amazing.
If you’re on a budget or just looking for something to tide you over, there are reburbished and cancelled orders from Dell, Lenovo, and HP outlets (HP can’t be ordered online though)
http://www.dell.com/outlet
http://stores.channeladvisor.com/LenovoOutlet/Notebook/
You can also check the forums at:
http://slickdeals.net/
I’ll admit it’s fun to shop for a new laptop so do let us know what you finally decide to buy. =)
@neochikara: Wow, thanks for the real detailed help and suggestions.
Hm… All that gives me a lot to think about.
@shijima: I love shopping for stuff, and it sure is fun to look around for laptops.
I’ll be sure to check those links out. Thanks.
Sympathy. I am using a PC with a massive display of old type, and I will not change until his physical death. He perfectly transmits color, almost 1:1 as my home printer.
That’s good. ^^
I love my current broken laptop too, but it’s unfortunately… broken.
I hope u can get a new laptop soon ^_^
I got one two days ago ^^.
Sorry to hear about your loss… ^^; But gratz on your new acquisition! I’ve been behind on the blogrolls so I missed a lot of current happenings like yours, gomen… m(_ _)m
Thanks. I missed a bunch of people’s newer posts too since I had computer problems earlier. ^ ^