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I want an ultraportable high performance machine. What do you guys suggest? Sony VAIO TZ150N? Dell XPS M1330?
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I want an ultraportable high performance machine. What do you guys suggest? Sony VAIO TZ150N? Dell XPS M1330?
If you want high performance for VFX go with Boxx. Boxxtech.com
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I just got this one.
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665199951
It really helps to go to a store and see them all in person. That TZ looks really sweet but it's a little on the small side. I don't like them huge but I also want them to have a little substance to them as well. That's where the SZ series fits in. Aside from Apple I think Sony makes the best looking machines on the market, and I'm assuming you must want a PC as opposed to a Mac.
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macbook pro . . . mac & pc together.
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Go with an Apple . . . they can run $7000 with all the bells and what not, but no need to worry about viruses. They are excellent
http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/
The Beef
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Go with an Apple . . . they can run $7000 with all the bells and what not, but no need to worry about viruses. They are excellent
http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/
The Beef
All the Macs are beautiful but I still wasn't ready to become a full-blown "Mac person," for whatever reason. :-\
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I just got this one.
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665199951
It really helps to go to a store and see them all in person. That TZ looks really sweet but it's a little on the small side. I don't like them huge but I also want them to have a little substance to them as well. That's where the SZ series fits in. Aside from Apple I think Sony makes the best looking machines on the market, and I'm assuming you must want a PC as opposed to a Mac.
Jeff,
I got a Sony Vaio years ago and had nothing but problems with it. Constant crashes and freezes. Do you have this problem with your machine?
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Jeff,
I got a Sony Vaio years ago and had nothing but problems with it. Constant crashes and freezes. Do you have this problem with your machine?
This is my 4th VAIO and I've loved them all.
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i had problems w a vaio too . . . goddam fan would come on all the time, and it was loud. macbook pro is the way to go.
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All the Macs are beautiful but I still wasn't ready to become a full-blown "Mac person," for whatever reason. :-\
I took the plunge last year and got a Macbook after having only used PCs my whole life. It's a great machine; and even though I don't have it configured this particular way, you can have Windows on it as well.
SM
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I just got this one.
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665199951
It really helps to go to a store and see them all in person. That TZ looks really sweet but it's a little on the small side. I don't like them huge but I also want them to have a little substance to them as well. That's where the SZ series fits in. Aside from Apple I think Sony makes the best looking machines on the market, and I'm assuming you must want a PC as opposed to a Mac.
I got that one for my admin. She loves it. However, I need a light/portable laptop that does not compromise performance.
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i had problems w a vaio too . . . goddam fan would come on all the time, and it was loud. macbook pro is the way to go.
Yeah, the fan on mine too was LOUD. It was on almost ALL the time, which isn't a good thing because it means the comp. is pretty much always overheated. :-\
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go with a 17" MacBook Pro, $2799
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hmmm...macbook pro. I have a hard time taking that plunge.
Lots of good thoughts. Thanks!
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Lots of good thoughts. Thanks!
So, what are you gonna buy?
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hmmm...macbook pro. I have a hard time taking that plunge.
you'll never go back
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So, what are you gonna buy?
Leaning toward the Sony VAIO TZ150N. Although I've read some concerning reviews regarding bloatware...
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hmmm...macbook pro. I have a hard time taking that plunge.
Lots of good thoughts. Thanks!
It's nothing really....I felt the same way, but the learning curve was only a couple days to get used how things are arranged. Once you're familiar with it, you realize just how simply they work. Plus, I've surfed so much porn without antivirus protection, and it still works like a charm! :) Remember, you can always put Windows on it..!
SM
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Try an apple, 13-inch Macbook for a decent $2,000 this is what you get-
Specifications:
* 2.16GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
* 2GB 667 DDR2 SDRAM - 2x1GB
* 200GB Serial ATA @ 4200 rpm
* SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
* Apple Mini-DVI to VGA Adapter
* Keyboard/Mac OS - U.S. English
* Apple USB Modem
* AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook - Auto-enroll
* AirPort Extreme Card & Bluetooth
Perhaps the most profound design element of MacBook is what it lacks: bulk. A mere 1.08 inches thin and weighing in at only 5.1 pounds, MacBook cuts a slim profile on any desk (or in any backpack or briefcase). And since MacBook is sure to become your constant companion, a durable polycarbonate shell keeps it ready for the rough and tumble of everyday life. Now that’s grace under pressure.
Whether you’re working on your next Keynote presentation or watching a movie before you catch a flight, every document, video, and photo on your MacBook will look sharp on the glossy 13.3-inch widescreen display. With pixel-perfect 1280-by-800 resolution, it’s great for viewing and working with media.
The Look:
(http://images.apple.com/macbook/images/design_glossyscrn20061108.jpg)
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I want an ultraportable high performance machine. What do you guys suggest? Sony VAIO TZ150N? Dell XPS M1330?
The Dell looks pretty sweet. The Sony goes for about 700-800 more. I don't really see what you're getting for the extra cost.
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I got that one for my admin. She loves it. However, I need a light/portable laptop that does not compromise performance.
Well it sounds like you're looking to be sold on the TZ, but I'm telling you man, you'd better go and check one out in person before you commit to it because they ARE pretty small; I don't know, I was afraid I'd feel a little cramped typing on it. It IS the best looking machine on the market right now though, by far.
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Leaning toward the Sony VAIO TZ150N. Although I've read some concerning reviews regarding bloatware...
Have you checked epinions and done googles on "Review Sony VAIO TZ150N"?
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Everyone that uses Macs absolutely loves them.
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Well it sounds like you're looking to be sold on the TZ, but I'm telling you man, you'd better go and check one out in person before you commit to it because they ARE pretty small; I don't know, I was afraid I'd feel a little cramped typing on it. It IS the best looking machine on the market right now though, by far.
I would only use it while traveling. The rest of the time I would be using my office or home PC. I'm starting to think MAC...
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http://www.alienware.com/product_pages/notebook_all_default.aspx
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Time to bounce. Goodnight kids. Thanks again...
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I would only use it while traveling. The rest of the time I would be using my office or home PC. I'm starting to think MAC...
Based on your articulated criteria “ultraportable high performance” I would suggest you visit an Apple store and check out both the 13” Macbook and the 15” Mackbook Pro. The 17” Mackbook is good as a desktop replacement, but if your primary use for the computer is when you travel then I think 17” will prove too big; lugging that much size around can get old real fast.
Once you decide between the 13” Macbook and 15”MB Pro leave the store and place your order online. I prefer ordering online because you can customize the machine according to your needs and you can’t do that if you buy off the shelf in the store.
In my experience, you get the most (longest usable life) from your laptop if you max it out so I recommend that you configure it with the biggest hard drive possible and as much RAM as you can afford.
As has been said, these new laptops can run Mac OSX and Windows. If you plan to run Windows, that is another reason to get the biggest hard drive and most RAM you can afford. As time goes by, you will be adding more and more files to your computer—you don’t want to run out of HD space prematurely or find out that you don’t have enough RAM to do X two or three years from now.
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Bay do you find that most homosexuals prefer Macs? Serious question.
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Bay do you find that most homosexuals prefer Macs? Serious question.
Because macs are traditionally the choice for fags.
I mean that in both contexts :)
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No matter what get a 17" screen. I only use a laptop. But I have to have my wireless trackball.
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if you get a 17 you're going to have a heavy laptop. I have a dell 17 with the 1900x1280 screen. Its great but it is rather bulky.
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Based on your articulated criteria “ultraportable high performance” I would suggest you visit an Apple store and check out both the 13” Macbook and the 15” Mackbook Pro. The 17” Mackbook is good as a desktop replacement, but if your primary use for the computer is when you travel then I think 17” will prove too big; lugging that much size around can get old real fast.
Once you decide between the 13” Macbook and 15”MB Pro leave the store and place your order online. I prefer ordering online because you can customize the machine according to your needs and you can’t do that if you buy off the shelf in the store.
In my experience, you get the most (longest usable life) from your laptop if you max it out so I recommend that you configure it with the biggest hard drive possible and as much RAM as you can afford.
As has been said, these new laptops can run Mac OSX and Windows. If you plan to run Windows, that is another reason to get the biggest hard drive and most RAM you can afford. As time goes by, you will be adding more and more files to your computer—you don’t want to run out of HD space prematurely or find out that you don’t have enough RAM to do X two or three years from now.
That's great advise...thanks. I'm about 80% sold on a mac. Question: can you run MS OFFICE on OSX? I love the new features of EXCEL, PowerPoint & OUTLOOK and would hate to give them up. Also, is it worth getting a mac if you end up running windows on it?
No matter what get a 17" screen. I only use a laptop. But I have to have my wireless trackball.
As for 17" screens, I need ULTRAPORTABLE. I already have a desktop replacement notebook. I need light & small with performance.
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That's great advise...thanks. I'm about 80% sold on a mac. Question: can you run MS OFFICE on OSX? I love the new features of EXCEL, PowerPoint & OUTLOOK and would hate to give them up. Also, is it worth getting a mac if you end up running windows on it?
As for 17" screens, I need ULTRAPORTABLE. I already have a desktop replacement notebook. I need light & small with performance.
Yes to Office - new version is on it's way too. Windows runs well on a Mac too either with Paralells or Boot Camp (now out of beta and included with Leopard)
15" would suit you best if you travel a lot - 17" can be cumbersome on flights etc. Avoid the glossy screen option - reflections are a pain.
What you are getting with any Mac is a far superior operating system, though you are paying a premium on the hardware in comparison to Windoze machines. If you go with a Mac, DO NOT buy extra ram from Apple, as they charge an extortionate price for it. Get it from crucial.com.
The saying "Once you go Mac, you never go back" is true!
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Bay do you find that most homosexuals prefer Macs? Serious question.
I cannot verify that hypothesis. Most of the guys I’ve dated seriously have been PC users. :(
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Alienware.
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I want an ultraportable high performance machine. What do you guys suggest? Sony VAIO TZ150N? Dell XPS M1330?
Go with Dell. I supported about 30 people on a Windows 2003 environment and they like their Dell XPS. it's easy to deal with. sony vaio is just a pretty face.
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That's great advise...thanks. I'm about 80% sold on a mac. Question: can you run MS OFFICE on OSX? I love the new features of EXCEL, PowerPoint & OUTLOOK and would hate to give them up. Also, is it worth getting a mac if you end up running windows on it?
Yes, you can. You can run MS Office in OS X or you can run MS Office in Windows. Of course, in order to do this, you will need both Office for Mac and Office for Windows. As long as you have the installation disks, you can install applications that work on either operating system.
Something you should know about running Windows on a Mac.
http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/bootcamp.html
The machine comes out of the box running Mac OS. You will need to configure it to run PC software by installing windows on it (you will need to buy/furnish your own Windows installation disks).
Once you install Windows, each time you restart the computer, you will have the choice to run Mac OS or to run Windows--You cannot run both OSes at the same time.
I have a good friend who was a long time PC user, but he got a black Macbook and he runs both OS X and Windows and he loves it.
As much as I love Macs, if your plan is to use it to run Windows 100% of the time, a PC might be a better choice. That said, I think once you start using it as a Mac you’ll find your desire to use Windows will diminish over time. In any case, if you get a Mac you will have the choice to run Mac OS or Windows. No PC laptop can offer that choice.
Based on your responses in this thread so far if were you, I would get a 15” Macbook Pro with a 200GB hard drive and 4GB of RAM. Without any educational discounts that configuration will run you $3,299 but you did say previously that price was not a concern.
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Get the Atari 800 laptop
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It costs 19k, but you said price was concern
heres the specs
Dual Quadcore 6950 intel processors @ 4 ghz overlocked
8 gig of 2ghz ram
2 nvidea Geforce 9800 (dx10) each with 2 gig of ram, running at 1.4 ghz oced
9 inch screen super high def - 2560 by 1600
and 64 kb hard disk!
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I want an ultraportable high performance machine. What do you guys suggest? Sony VAIO TZ150N? Dell XPS M1330?
Dude,
Whatever you do, don't buy a Dell. I've had to trash three of them, all within 18 months of purchase. I guess my learning curve resembles a flat line because I kept buying them until I picked up a Gateway. If price was no object though, I agree with most people here who recommend a Macbook. No viruses, no crashes, no hassles. Easy to use. And most importantly, no more dealing with all of the ridiculous Microsoft crudware filling up your computer and grinding it to a screeching halt.
Once you go Mac you never go back.
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Dude,
Whatever you do, don't buy a Dell. I've had to trash three of them, all within 18 months of purchase. I guess my learning curve resembles a flat line because I kept buying them until I picked up a Gateway. If price was no object though, I agree with most people here who recommend a Macbook. No viruses, no crashes, no hassles. Easy to use. And most importantly, no more dealing with all of the ridiculous Microsoft crudware filling up your computer and grinding it to a screeching halt.
Once you go Mac you never go back.
lol...holy shit. which model did you buy, ED? I think the XPS is pretty good for people who use microsoft products. Well, I'm only saying this because most of these dell are on a CORPORATE NETWORK which means they're all patched up, and encrypted. So I don't know how they perform for personal use
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http://usa.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=5&l2=64&l3=412&l4=0&model=1667&modelmenu=1
BUY an ASUS Laptop...They make some really nice super portable..ASUS usually make motherboards that are in higher end machines...Most consumers never heard of the company..Just look around the internet for the best price on it..
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Yes to Office - new version is on it's way too. Windows runs well on a Mac too either with Paralells or Boot Camp (now out of beta and included with Leopard)
15" would suit you best if you travel a lot - 17" can be cumbersome on flights etc. Avoid the glossy screen option - reflections are a pain.
What you are getting with any Mac is a far superior operating system, though you are paying a premium on the hardware in comparison to Windoze machines. If you go with a Mac, DO NOT buy extra ram from Apple, as they charge an extortionate price for it. Get it from crucial.com.
The saying "Once you go Mac, you never go back" is true!
which is why i stick with Mont Blanc pens and good stationary
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which is why i stick with Mont Blanc pens and good stationary
I trust you write with nothing less than their "Mystery Masterpiece"?
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I've been buying Dells for 5 yrs. They're okay, but after 3 yrs they Sloooooooow the fuck down. The one I have right now takes over five minutes to boot up...unacceptable. I'm ready for something new.
I think I'll go to a MAC store over the weekend...
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alienware
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working in the consumer electronics industry here at the office...i've heard nothing but praise about apple products. More and more of our business partners are going mac because of the disgust for vista. If you're going pc get something retro'd out with xp pro....not vista. That's enough to turn me off any pc from the start. Dell sucks balls. Our company has a contract wiht dell and all their stuff has been shit for the past years. The xps series are such power hogs that if they're not over heated they're eating batteries down in about 2 hours or less if you're watching a DVD.
g3,g4,prototype g5's we've seen, and the macbook pro's are all fantastic machines. Working with pc's and getting flooded with all makes everyday, I'd say go with mac.
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forget the idea of running Windows on a Mac. You'll pay for a full Window's Vista license, and after a couple of weeks you'll never use it.
A 17 inch MacBook Pro (http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/) is not bulky. It's only an inch thick and weighs 6.8 pounds. Nothing wrong with the base configuration. 2 GB and 180 MB is more than enough. Unlike Vista, OSX doesn't take up much space. When ordering online, I use http://macmall.com, but after you pay for shipping, you're really not saving too much money. Just go to your local Apple Store (http://www.apple.com/retail/storelist/) and walk out with a new laptop.
for word processing you have the choice of Apple's iLife ($79), Windows Office ($399), or various flavors of the free Open Office. I use NeoOffice (http://www.neooffice.org) (as I said, free), and can read and write most any Word, Excel or PowerPoint file.
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I want an ultraportable high performance machine. What do you guys suggest? Sony VAIO TZ150N? Dell XPS M1330?
nooo you want the fastest machine with the best internet connection...
try and get one built that offers a T1 or T2 to your wireless ethernet port...r you really gonna use all the other features you pay for on the damn thing...
i reckon that when u say best you mean fast...shop specific to your needs...i can fill my pantry with all kinda shit but its of no use to me unless i eat that damn stuff eh..dammit man u have been in the bbing industry long enough to understand specifity
and personally i dunno much about end user devices but if possible stay away from microsoft....its a shit product..go linux or unix...
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g3,g4,prototype g5's we've seen,
the G5 hasn't been available for a while. Now all Macs use Intel chips. The top of the line Mac Pro comes with two Quad-core Xeon chips. Unless you're doing video special effects or scientific number crunching, you'll never need that much power. The iMac is more than enough for almost all home needs. But beware, the 24" iMac is a beautiful machine, but doubles as a space heater. The MacMini is a great machine.
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IBM thinkpad
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IBM thinkpad
Bump.
I just got a t60p: Duo Core 2, 2GB Ram, 100GB HD, 256 dedicated vid card, high def screen, etc, and it's fucking sweet.
I have the 15" version but it's very thin and light, but I know thinkpads have 11, 13, and 14" verisions if you want something a little more portable.
I highly recommend it. Only problem I had was when some security software i installed conflicted with the fingerprint reader/inbuilt security chip. Took like 10 minutes to fix.
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If you want most of the software made for computers to work, definetly go PC..
Also, any machine is going to be slow after 3 years. Software continues to get more resources intensive and really you should rebuild your machine every 6-9 months. If you are not defraging your HD, doing maintinance it will really slow your system down.
Great thing about Dell traditionally has been their support. With a MAC you are looking at bieng a member of the what 4% of the PC market that owns them. From an IT business perspective they are a pain in the ass to support and you will spend extra time dealing with compatability issues.
We get guys that expect their MACs to work in a 99% PC/Windows environment and get pissed when it doesn't. Its rediculous.
Alienware is badass... and you can run 99% of the applications you will need.
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Alienware is badass... and you can run 99% of the applications you will need.
Yes, they're great but I'm not sure the look works for a business application. Performance is fantastic but the appearance is too wacky. BTW, they're owned by Dell.
There are a few good boutique builders making great products. Velocity Micro is another that makes good products.
For small screens he's better off sticking with one of the giant manufacturers such as Lenovo, Dell or Sony.
If he doesn't care about compatibility issues then go with the MacBook Pro just expect to deal with issues.
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I have an iMac 20" and it works great. Like Tim, I also use NeoOffice which can open and modify and save as Word/Excel docs. You can find most Mac software on Limewire or Poison. Unlike my PC, my mac is up and running in 15 seconds as opposed to the 3 minutes I have to wait for my PC to load all of the crudware.
I really don't see any advantage to owning a pc over a mac other than price. I paid $550 for my Gateway Laptop that does everything I need, but you can't touch a mac laptop for less than a G.
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On a Windows based system.
Click Start.
Click Run.
Type msconfig and OK.
Check Selective Startup.
Click the Startup tab.
Uncheck everything except your firewall and or security suite
Click Apply and then Close and then click Restart.
This will stop all programs that aren't needed at startup from opening and eating up system resources.
After that go to Control Panel and Add/Remove Programs and uninstall any bloatware that never gets used.
Run a system cleaner like Webroot to get rid of any traces of uninstalled programs.
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Ubuntu is a nice linux based software, plus it's free..Works great for older laptop with at least 256 mg RAM..
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Get the Tulip E-Go Diamond, Diamond cased, only 350,000
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If you want most of the software made for computers to work, definetly go PC..
other than games, what software would someone need for their home pc or laptop that isn't available on a mac?
Also, any machine is going to be slow after 3 years. Software continues to get more resources intensive and really you should rebuild your machine every 6-9 months. If you are not defraging your HD, doing maintinance it will really slow your system down.
not on a mac, not on a mac, not on a mac.
From an IT business perspective they are a pain in the ass to support and you will spend extra time dealing with compatability issues.
Mac OSX is unix. Are you saying your IT department can't support Unix/Linux?
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I have a new Alienware and a new Mac. I easily prefer my Mac. You can't go wrong with either a MacBook or a MacBook Pro