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Thinking About A New Computer

Jordan2 — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 02:08:24 GMT

I have a computer that must be about 5 years old or so. It runs on Windows 7. I'm thinking about getting something new. I know some people who have Windows 8 or 8.1 and don't like it. I was wondering if rumors of Windows 10 is true. My nephew has an Apple laptop and loves it. He says it is different from a pc, I'm wondering if I would adapt to it. I do have an iPad Air, iPod Touch, and 2 Kindles. I'm wondering if I even need a computer. I was interested in the Surface Pro 3 but don't know enough about it. Any opinions would be welcomed!

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ThinkOutsidetheBox — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 02:12:09 GMT

Windows 8.1 is lovely. Don't be afraid of it at all. Windows 10 is coming. I got my mom a Dell XPS 8700 from Costco for Christmas that was a real pleasure to transition her from Windos XP to Windos 8.1 on. She is 78 and has had no problems.

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islandgrrl — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 02:16:26 GMT

I think you are smart to ask the question if you need a new computer along with all of your other devices. What do you currently use your computer for?

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RainyDayGal — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 02:18:58 GMT

It really just depends on what your needs are. Not wants, but needs. I love my HP laptop for most of what I do. It has to be at least 5 or 6 years old. I do have a Toshiba tablet for when I just want to do minimal e-mail or play games on the couch. But the bulk of what I do is on my laptop. I find it easier to surf, email, pay bills. I don't need anything expensive.

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Jordan2 — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 02:32:40 GMT

On 1/16/2015 islandgrrl said:
I think you are smart to ask the question if you need a new computer along with all of your other devices. What do you currently use your computer for?

I really only use it for surfing the web, watching videos, checking email, that kind of stuff. I probably could get by without one, When I bought my present computer I thought I needed all the bells and whistles and spent over $800 at the time. This time I wouldn't spend as much unless I decided to go with a Mac or Surface Pro 3.

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apple1964 — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 02:40:36 GMT

""Wonder"" no more 8.1 is fine once you get used to it. I don't understand why people would go back to old software like windows 7. Technology goes forward not backward.

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gidgetgh — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 02:51:13 GMT

I switched from a pc to a Mac almost two years ago. I was hesitant because I thought I might not adapt to it too easily.

It took me about 5 minutes to adapt to the iMac. Have no plans to ever return to a pc.

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NickNack — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 02:57:37 GMT

I bought a new computer a couple of months ago and switched to a Mac. I really love it. I've had quite a few questions but have gotten my answers easily. I bought a 13" MacBook Air. Like you, I wasn't sure whether to stay with Windows or switch to a Mac. Everyone I knew who had a Mac loved it, so that's what I decided to go with in the end.

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Pinkroses — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 04:19:44 GMT

MacBook Air is the way to go. You will love it!

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Nuttmeg — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 05:54:07 GMT

I would go to an Apple store and ask about a taking a class before a sale. You want to know if this product is right for you.

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I am still oxox — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 05:58:47 GMT

On 1/16/2015 Pinkroses said: MacBook Air is the way to go. You will love it!

I switched from a MacBook Pro to a MacBook Air late last year and I do not miss the disk drive, I have an external CD drive it I really need to load somthing

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faeriemoon — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 06:03:55 GMT

I prefer PC to Mac.

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OkeyDokey — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 06:13:09 GMT

I love my macbook air, but if I didn't need it for school, I might stick to something like an iPad. You can't drag me kicking and screaming back to products that run on windows. If someone were to give me a brand new pc with all the bells and whistles, I'd sell it on Craigslist. Blunt, but true.

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Toppers — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 07:31:52 GMT

My husband has a Chromebook, which he really likes and finds easier to use than the Windows 8 laptop that he was trying to get used to, and just didn't like very much.

I would try and help him look up how to use it on our desktop computer, as in looking for tutorials, etc., and he just found it to be too frustrating.

I didn't care too much for Windows 8 myself. Some people just don't like it, and are waiting for Windows 10 to come out, or are using tablets or Chromebooks instead.

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gardenman — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 13:33:49 GMT

A Chromebook (laptop) or Chromebox (desktop) would be ideal for those uses. They're cheap, fast (boot in less than ten seconds,) virus/malware proof and give you all of the function you need.

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lainey1 — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 17:15:19 GMT

I also made the switch from a pc to an iMac about 4 months ago. I had no problems adjusting to the mac and any questions I have can easily be answered through Apple or googling.

My last computer was a 2005 XP and I liked it, but it was old and Norton Antivirus running on it was slowing it to a snail's pace. I heard a lot of complaints about Windows 8+ and didn't want to go that route so decided to make the switch. So far I really like it!

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Jordan2 — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 19:30:08 GMT

I was wondering what are the differences in the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air? Are they more or less priced the same? Also does anyone own a Surface Pro 3 and how do you like it?I've seen the commercial for it and it looks good.

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Ainhisg — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 19:38:31 GMT

On 1/17/2015 jordan2 said:
I was wondering what are the differences in the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air? Are they more or less priced the same? Also does anyone own a Surface Pro 3 and how do you like it?I've seen the commercial for it and it looks good.

I, too, would like to know the difference between the Pro and the Air. I am struggling along on two laptops right now...one running W7 and one running W8.1. Both have issues of their own, so I am trying to make it until W10 is released or just bite the bullet...aka spend the money...and go with an Apple product. I am really tired of having Window problems, and I agree that Norton slows down my laptops. A tablet won't work for my purposes, so I need a laptop, and I also prefer a CD drive.

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RainyDayGal — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 19:46:36 GMT

On 1/16/2015 jordan2 said:
On 1/16/2015 islandgrrl said:
I think you are smart to ask the question if you need a new computer along with all of your other devices. What do you currently use your computer for?

I really only use it for surfing the web, watching videos, checking email, that kind of stuff. I probably could get by without one, When I bought my present computer I thought I needed all the bells and whistles and spent over $800 at the time. This time I wouldn't spend as much unless I decided to go with a Mac or Surface Pro 3.

To me, I just don't see the need to spend a bunch of money on Mac when it's not necessary. I just don't. For some people they think they have to have one, for others they may need it. Best thing I ever did was go to Best Buy and talk to a salesman about what I wanted. He steered me towards my HP because it fits my needs and uses perfectly. He said there was no reason for me to make a huge investment for what I use it for. Here I am all these years later and still in love with the thing. So don't be persuaded to buy a Mac because you think you need it. Go out there and compare both.

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ariane — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 20:19:47 GMT

I have and love the Surface Pro3. Switching to Windows 8.1 was not an issue at all and I love the tablet form factor. There are many Apple fans here and I do have an Ipad2 but I prefer the Windows ecosystem. I found the Apple versions of Word and Excel an exercise in frustration! In my opinion all the hysteria over Windows 8.1 is ridiculous. The estimated release for Windows 10 is fall 2015 so waiting may not be an option for everyone. From the usage you describe, you probably can get along nicely with just the Ipad.