Computers, and a little random memery

[saxikath]

So, I need a new computer. Mine is increasingly cranky, not to mention out of date. And I really want a laptop, because I seem to be much more effective when I take my work someplace other than my house to do.

Part of me really would like to get a Mac laptop, but there are two big things militating against that: (a) I'd have to replace all the peripherals (printer, scanner, etc.) as well, when the ones I have do just fine for what I need, and (b) the crossword software I need for The Enigma only exists for PC.

So anyone have any suggestions? I've been browsing various sites online, and so far the best deal I seem to be finding for what I want is a Compaq. Anyone have experience with them? Or other varieties?

And now, a meme.

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So, I need a new computer. Mine is increasingly cranky, not to mention out of date. And I really want a laptop, because I seem to be much more effective when I take my work someplace other than my house to do.

Part of me really would like to get a Mac laptop, but there are two big things militating against that: (a) I'd have to replace all the peripherals (printer, scanner, etc.) as well, when the ones I have do just fine for what I need, and (b) the crossword software I need for <i>The Enigma</i> only exists for PC.

So anyone have any suggestions? I've been browsing various sites online, and so far the best deal I seem to be finding for what I want is a Compaq. Anyone have experience with them? Or other varieties?

And now, a meme.

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<h6>Talkative, huh? Perhaps sing-ative would be more appropriate, actually. When people don't understand something, it usually drives you to cutting, sarcastic remarks. Your other extreme is bursting into song with almost no prompting, often to explain complex ideas. No one knows quite what you are, exactly. You have made many "special" friends, and there's baloney in your slacks.
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I don't think I'm usually sarcastic... but the random bursting into song is another matter. :)

Comments

[eleccham.livejournal.com]

May I strongly advise against purchasing a Compaq, of any variety, model, or size, ever.

Their hardware is non-standard. They intentionally try and make them hard to upgrade. They're difficult to work on as a tech (they use farging Torx instead of screws!) Their support, depending on what particular thing you're after, ranges from quite good to completely non-existent. They often use the absolute cheapest parts they can possibly get their hands on.

I could go on, but suffice it to say that as someone who does tech support for friends more often than I possibly should, and frequently builds computers from parts in an hour or two (my record is 15 minutes)... I have a pretty strict policy of refusing to touch anything from Compaq. I've had too many instances of what should have been a quick and easy fix turning into a ten-hour hair-tearing session.