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Charged SVTF · 07-09-2008, 10:33 AM

Well after 5 years, my Dell Inspiron 5100 finally crashed.

So what to get next. Loved my Dell and will go back and get another if they will allow me to re-install XP over Vista. Will save a lot in software since I already have all the Office Software for XP. And my work does not carry Vista so it would work out better for me.

I also need to do monthly payments like I did with my old laptop. Any other recommendations? HP and so forth. Other places to buy with financing?

CHAOS · 07-09-2008, 10:35 AM

get a mac

HatchSurfer3 · 07-09-2008, 10:36 AM

I have an hp and i love it so far. Got it back in January and hasn't given me any problems yet *knock on wood*

ozthunder · 07-09-2008, 10:58 AM

Mac FTMFW

Vypurr · 07-09-2008, 11:34 AM

Well clearly he needs this for a business application where they use XP, so getting a Mac would make no sense at all. And he is asking about financing it, so i doubt he is about to shell ou extra for the Mac name either. There are plenty of less expensive solutions that are as good as or better than a Mac right now.

Keep an eye on this site until you see something you like! http://www.notebookreview.com/deals/

ozthunder · 07-09-2008, 11:38 AM

I wasn't aware you couldn't run MS Office on a Mac, fooey.

Guess the MS Office that I'm running is a fraud?

Unless of course he means another type of software for an office lol

CHAOS · 07-09-2008, 11:41 AM

i thought u could save files using office as normal file extensions such as .doc and what not.

Vypurr · 07-09-2008, 11:42 AM

I am assuming he is talking about an Offic (like work office) package which includes Outlook which will not work on a Mac...There is no difference between a Mac and a PC anymore. Anything you can do on your Mac, I can do on a PC or Linux. That being said, with VM ware, you can run any PC software on a Mac. You are paying for the look/name, you can't argue that.

CHAOS · 07-09-2008, 11:44 AM

acutally i paid for a superior OS. :shrug:

Vypurr · 07-09-2008, 11:46 AM

But you can run that OS on a PC now.

ozthunder · 07-09-2008, 11:47 AM

Yea, me too. Leopard ****s all over Vista.

Not to mention I had numerous problems with Dell and Dell's service, whereas with Mac it's been nothing but great.

And btw, Macmall.com has very good deals.

ozthunder · 07-09-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Vypurr

But you can run that OS on a PC now.

So? I have decent power in my little macbook, and it doesn't sound like a harrier like most laptops.

CHAOS · 07-09-2008, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vypurr

But you can run that OS on a PC now.

that would involve building my own... and i didnt want to. hence buying something that was all inclusive.

The Captain · 07-09-2008, 11:57 AM

I'm a huge HP fan. I've bought 3 HP's and never had a problem. I would def. recommend them. I currently have an IBM (well lenovo) and if i wouldn't have gotten the extended warrantee, i'd would have already put thousands back into it. The motherboard has failed 3 times on me, the harddrive once, and the screen once. Never getting another, needless to say.

ozthunder · 07-09-2008, 11:58 AM

Yea buddy has an HP and they are very decent..

Also, my gf's Sony Vaio isn't bad, but it's loud as ****.

Vypurr · 07-09-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CHAOS

that would involve building my own... and i didnt want to. hence buying something that was all inclusive.

No building involved. You can do it on any off the shelf PC or Laptop. All you need is EFi-X (http://www.efi-x.com/index.php?optio...nguage=english).

There is also an illegal install called OSx86 or Kalyway.

Basically, you can't go wrong with almost any laptop you buy these days. Pick your price range and then go hit Laptop Reviews for reviews of lots of laptops (of all types) in your price range.

CHAOS · 07-09-2008, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vypurr

No building involved. You can do it on any off the shelf PC or Laptop. All you need is EFi-X (http://www.efi-x.com/index.php?optio...nguage=english).

There is also an illegal install called OSx86 or Kalyway.

Basically, you can't go wrong with almost any laptop you buy these days. Pick your price range and then go hit Laptop Reviews for reviews of lots of laptops (of all types) in your price range.

why would i buy a PC with windows on it, and then install OSX? thats as retarded as buying a mac and installing windows.

Scapegoat · 07-09-2008, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHAOS

why would i buy a PC with windows on it, and then install OSX? thats as retarded as buying a mac.

fixed

CHAOS · 07-09-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Scapegoat

fixed

roffles.

Scapegoat · 07-09-2008, 12:16 PM

i'm honestly not a mac hater...

But it is a bit more difficult to set up for web development than a PC

07-09-2008, 10:33 AM	#1
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07-09-2008, 10:36 AM	#3
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07-09-2008, 10:58 AM	#4
ozthunder Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In a modular on campus Member #2994 My Ride: 2006 Nissan SE-R Spec V iTrader: (0)	Mac FTMFW __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-09-2008, 11:38 AM	#6
ozthunder Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In a modular on campus Member #2994 My Ride: 2006 Nissan SE-R Spec V iTrader: (0)	I wasn't aware you couldn't run MS Office on a Mac, fooey. Guess the MS Office that I'm running is a fraud? Unless of course he means another type of software for an office lol __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-09-2008, 11:47 AM	#11
ozthunder Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In a modular on campus Member #2994 My Ride: 2006 Nissan SE-R Spec V iTrader: (0)	Yea, me too. Leopard ***s all over Vista. Not to mention I had numerous problems with Dell and Dell's service, whereas with Mac it's been nothing but great. And btw, Macmall.com has very good deals. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

07-09-2008, 10:35 AM	#2
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	get a mac

07-09-2008, 11:41 AM	#7
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	i thought u could save files using office as normal file extensions such as .doc and what not.

07-09-2008, 11:44 AM	#9
CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	acutally i paid for a superior OS. :shrug:

07-09-2008, 11:57 AM	#14
The Captain Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Philly - FBG$ Member #3369 My Ride: Prelude iTrader: (2)	I'm a huge HP fan. I've bought 3 HP's and never had a problem. I would def. recommend them. I currently have an IBM (well lenovo) and if i wouldn't have gotten the extended warrantee, i'd would have already put thousands back into it. The motherboard has failed 3 times on me, the harddrive once, and the screen once. Never getting another, needless to say. __________________ Thank you for flying Air force Airlines. Oh me? They call me The Captain. - "America is all about speed - hot, nasty bad-ass speed." Eleanor Roosevelt (1965)

07-09-2008, 11:58 AM	#15
ozthunder Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In a modular on campus Member #2994 My Ride: 2006 Nissan SE-R Spec V iTrader: (0)	Yea buddy has an HP and they are very decent.. Also, my gf's Sony Vaio isn't bad, but it's loud as ***. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

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Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	i'm honestly not a mac hater... But it is a bit more difficult to set up for web development than a PC

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