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Enjoying Today's HP Computer show

RinaRina — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 15:18:05 GMT

Includes a printer too! Good deal!

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BlingQueen022 — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 15:23:29 GMT

It is a great deal. I have a HP laptop I'm using now that's almost 6 years old. I've used it without a problem at all. I've even worn the letters off the keys that's how much it's been used. I never put Windows 10 on it because I've always believed it's better to get a computer already installed with the new operating system on it. I figured if I passed up this fabulous deal my laptop would blow it's lid. lol I had to get this. Too much of a good deal to pass up. Even without the printer included it's a great deal for what you're getting in the laptop.

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RinaRina — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 15:51:25 GMT

And .. lifetime tech support, which I use all the time!

Edit:
The printer is WIRELESS. I really need a wireless printer.

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LexaMom — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 15:59:52 GMT

Yes - but you need 16 gb RAM to get decent performance. 12 gb isn't enough. From a retired software engineer.

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BlingQueen022 — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 16:32:37 GMT

For what I use the laptop for 12 gigs is more than enough ram for me. The laptop I'm using now is 6 gigs and it's enough.

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jjb — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 18:38:48 GMT

What kind of computer would you recommend, I need a new one soon and don't know what I'm doing when it comes to a computer. Would love your opinion being a retired software engineer. Thanks!!

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LexaMom — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 19:10:43 GMT

I do like HP's altho they are practically impossible to upgrade without taking it to a techie since you have to remove the keyboard. That is why - I recommend getting as much RAM as possible when you initially buy it so that you don't need to upgrade it later. I am typing on an HP Envy with 16 GB RAM, Intel Core i7 processor, 1 Terrabyte hard drive. I also suggest you get a backlit keyboard so you can see it at night. I don't think the PC's on QVC have a backlit keyboard.

A new PC will already have windows 10 - but then I always install a program called Classic shell - which will make your startup menu look like a Windows 7 menu.

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Nuttmeg — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 19:53:51 GMT

@jjb wrote:
What kind of computer would you recommend, I need a new one soon and don't know what I'm doing when it comes to a computer. Would love your opinion being a retired software engineer. Thanks!!

You may want to go to HP's site and look for a computer. You can contact the sales staff for help.

I found an HP Pavilion Laptop 17t. This computer costs about $ 649. This is the number of the item (V3A33AV_1)

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jjb — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 19:56:29 GMT

Thanks...where is the best place to buy a Hp and where do you go to install the classic shell program.

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jjb — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 19:57:23 GMT

Sorry...didn't see you answered my question

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chickenbutt — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 20:03:20 GMT

Manufacturer's website and Amazon are two of my favorite places to purchase laptops.

Personally, I wouldn't go for this one with only an i3 processor. I notice that they hid that fact down in the small print. i3 is the lowest end of the 'i' franchise of Intel processors.

I have a couple of i5 processor laptops and those are fine. But, wow - I love the i7 and the difference is HUGE.

I just recently (last month) purchased a 15" laptop with current generation i7, all the RAM and HDD I could possibly need, etc for less on Amazon.

Also, keep in mind that if the printer is part of why one would buy this 'deal' you might want to look at what it offers. I only read briefly, but is it even wireless? I never saw that and I haven't watched a presentation since I"m not in the market. Just a thought - it's just another of those 'throw in some more stuff that APPEARS to have value to justify the price'.

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LexaMom — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 20:07:49 GMT

I bought my HP on Amazon...

To download "Classic Shell" go here: http://www.classicshell.net/

I have never liked the new windows 10 start menu..

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chickenbutt — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 20:12:20 GMT

ITA about 'Classic Shell'. Do make sure you go to the link Ricki Lynn provided as there are some entities out there that will look much like another one to fool you into - who knows what!

I've been using Classic Shell since Win8.1. It's great.

One thing that is driving me a bit crazy about Windows10 is that every time it has an update it corrupts my 'Secunia PSI' program, so I have to re-install it. Fortunately, that doesn't take long but come on MS! Stop messing up stuff that is on the computer. I also had to find a new way to get my old Solitaire back after that one big 'Anniversary update'.

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jjb — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 20:19:25 GMT

Do you also have a HP chickenbutt?

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Nuttmeg — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 20:54:58 GMT

@jjb wrote:
Thanks...where is the best place to buy a Hp and where do you go to install the classic shell program.

I buy computers direct from HP or Dell. If I do not like it, I can sent it back.

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BlingQueen022 — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 21:31:07 GMT

You can send back computers to QVC as well. They have good customer service.

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BlingQueen022 — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 21:34:32 GMT

@LexaMom wrote:
I bought my HP on Amazon...

To download "Classic Shell" go here: http://www.classicshell.net/

I have never liked the new windows 10 start menu..

@LexaMom I don't understand why you need to download Classicshell because you can put your favorite icons that use alot, i.e., google chrome right on the bottom task bar and click on it. Why is the need for classic shell so important? I don't understand it. Thanks.

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RinaRina — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 22:25:20 GMT

@BlingQueen022 wrote:
@LexaMom wrote:
I bought my HP on Amazon...

To download "Classic Shell" go here: http://www.classicshell.net/

I have never liked the new windows 10 start menu..
@LexaMom I don't understand why you need to download Classicshell because you can put your favorite icons that use alot, i.e., google chrome right on the bottom task bar and click on it. Why is the need for classic shell so important? I don't understand it. Thanks.

Ditto.

What' are you using classicshell for?

Edit:
Oh, sorry! You're making a W10 menu look like a W7 menu.

I don't even remember what a W7 menu looks like. LOL!

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BlingQueen022 — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 22:42:00 GMT

@RinaRina wrote:
@BlingQueen022 wrote:
@LexaMom wrote:
I bought my HP on Amazon...

To download "Classic Shell" go here: http://www.classicshell.net/

I have never liked the new windows 10 start menu..
@LexaMom I don't understand why you need to download Classicshell because you can put your favorite icons that use alot, i.e., google chrome right on the bottom task bar and click on it. Why is the need for classic shell so important? I don't understand it. Thanks.
Ditto.
What' are you using classicshell for?

Edit:
Oh, sorry! You're making a W10 menu look like a W7 menu.
I don't even remember what a W7 menu looks like. LOL!

@RinaRina I never download a new operating system myself from an old operating system it's best to purchase a new computer that already has the new operating system on it. I have less problems that way! LOL!

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software — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 22:57:32 GMT

i3 processor?? No wonder it's such a good deal. I have a Toshiba that's probably 8 years old, maybe more. it has i3.