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My Laptop Has Bit The Dust

Jordan2 — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 18:41:18 GMT

So I'm in mourning now that my 7 year old Toshiba laptop has finally died a long time coming death. I had a love hate relationship (mostly hate) with this laptop. But as much as I couldn't stand it, it is like an old friend I will miss. So now I'm stuck using my Kindles and iPad Air to keep me connected with my emails, social media, and my shopping. I'm not a techie and not sure whether I should purchase a laptop, Chromebook, MacBook Pro, or iPad Pro. I don't want to feel pressured, like I must immediately replace my laptop, but yet I'm really not a happy camper. I just needed to vent!

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goldensrbest — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 18:43:30 GMT

@Jordan2, I remember last winter you talking about your lap top,so it is finally dead?

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Jordan2 — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 18:51:25 GMT

@goldensrbest wrote:
@Jordan2, I remember last winter you talking about your lap top,so it is finally dead?

@goldensrbest, yes it finally has gone on to the laptop junk heap in the sky! How nice of you to remember about my wanting a laptop, I can't stand myself, I don't know how anyone else isn't sick of me by now! I know I should just bit the bullet and get something already!

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goldensrbest — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 18:53:52 GMT

I would not know what to buy either,good luck.

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mima — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 21:33:56 GMT

I'll be watching this thread. I'm kind of in the same boat. My 12 year old HP all in one was dying a slow death at work. I was afraid it would finally crash and leave me in a mess, so I brought my 17" Toshiba laptop (2 years old) from home that works perfect to work and transferred everything on that. That is my new work computer.

Now I don't have a computer at home. I am also using my Kindle Fires to replace my laptop. I bought an awesome portable bluetooth keyboard to use with them. Let's put it this way...I'm getting by. I'm not real happy with the rinky-dink setup, but it is better than nothing.

I am also trying to figure out what I want at home. I am in no hurry since I can use my KFs, but want something else eventually.

I'll be watching and I hope we get some ideas.

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hoosieroriginal — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 19:00:31 GMT

My 10 year old HP is getting ready to. I keep getting a "display driver" failure message - but it seems to recover each time - has been doing this for quite some time - hoping it holds out till after the first of the year!

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software — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 19:49:50 GMT

My Toshiba laptop has been a faithful friend for now probably more than 7 years. If it dies tomorrow, I will probably buy another one just like it.

But for me, I figure a budget then work my way through it from that angle.

Or make a wish list of what I want as far as the "guts"--memory, etc.

Closer to the holidays there should be great sales, if you can hold out that long.

@Jordan2

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MKR14 — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 21:55:31 GMT

Coming up as a TSV. I just got an email on it. It looks like per the Insider it will be on Sunday. This is a presale that you can order now.

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LTT1 — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 21:56:26 GMT

@Jordan2

I do remember! And it is very hard when we have to transition... I hope you find something you like and have a very HAPPY relationship with it!❤️

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glb613 — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 22:04:44 GMT

@Jordan2 wrote:
So I'm in mourning now that my 7 year old Toshiba laptop has finally died a long time coming death. I had a love hate relationship (mostly hate) with this laptop. But as much as I couldn't stand it, it is like an old friend I will miss. So now I'm stuck using my Kindles and iPad Air to keep me connected with my emails, social media, and my shopping. I'm not a techie and not sure whether I should purchase a laptop, Chromebook, MacBook Pro, or iPad Pro. I don't want to feel pressured, like I must immediately replace my laptop, but yet I'm really not a happy camper. I just needed to vent!

I'd recommend you get a13 inch Macbook Air.

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Mustang Shar — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 22:14:47 GMT

My Toshiba lap top died 2 years ago, I bought MacBook. The funny thing is, I use my iPads and iPhone 99% of the time. However I did need storage for photos and genealogy so....

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Mz iMac — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 22:20:50 GMT

@Jordan2

I feel your pain. My 27" iMac bit the dust (BSOD) last week. Tried everything under the sun trying to troubleshoot. Repairs are $$$$. So off to the Apple Store to get another iMac before their "back to school" sale ends 9/25.

Now I'm stuck using a 9 yr old 15" MBP w/an old OS.

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Lilysmom — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 17:09:25 GMT

@Jordan2, I remember the discussion as well. Get thee to the Apple store and buy a MacBook (Air or Pro). LOVE mine. Windows 10 did me in. Highly recommend! LM

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Jordan2 — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 19:48:28 GMT

So for what I used my laptop for (email, Facebook, and just surfing the web) I'm leaning towards a Chromebook. I was wondering if most people use this as an addition to their laptop, or can one get by with this as their primary device? I have my eye on the Samsung Chromebook Pro, 4GB of RAM, 32 GB of storage and the Asus Chromebook Flip C302, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage. The Samsung sells for $549.99 and the Asus sells for $469.00. Both are capable of expanded storage. I watched a review comparing both and the guy said you can't go wrong with either one, he liked the Samsung better. I am also leaning towards the Samsung, but I would very much appreciate any advice anyone can offer! Oh yeah I forgot to ask what is a Beta Channel and Stabile Channel as it pertains to apps you buy from the Playstore?

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goldensrbest — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 14:41:36 GMT

@Jordan2 wrote:
So I'm in mourning now that my 7 year old Toshiba laptop has finally died a long time coming death. I had a love hate relationship (mostly hate) with this laptop. But as much as I couldn't stand it, it is like an old friend I will miss. So now I'm stuck using my Kindles and iPad Air to keep me connected with my emails, social media, and my shopping. I'm not a techie and not sure whether I should purchase a laptop, Chromebook, MacBook Pro, or iPad Pro. I don't want to feel pressured, like I must immediately replace my laptop, but yet I'm really not a happy camper. I just needed to vent!

I thought a chromebook,should be cheaper than a lap top,i was looking into that for my brother, if one would spend that much for a chromebook,why not buy a lap top?

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jackthebear — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 14:58:47 GMT

I have no idea what to recommend but now that it's August every store will be having BTS sales on this stuff so pick a budget and see whats available.

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ALRATIBA — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 15:04:43 GMT

Over the years, when my computers died ... I just went to Staples or Best Buy and bought another one ... inexpensive ... no bells and whistles.

Technology changes so quickly, I don't to want to spend money on anything that's "made to last."

I have laptop, tablet and iPhone and two Kindles ... that just about covers all my technology needs.

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mima — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 18:28:59 GMT

Jordan, 4 GB of Ram is not very much. Does anyone know if Chromebooks require less ram than laptops?

I know I wouldn't buy a laptop with 4 GB ram. A chromebook might be fine with that ram.

Maybe someone can chime in.

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Nuttmeg — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 20:53:50 GMT

@mima wrote:
Jordan, 4 GB of Ram is not very much. Does anyone know if Chromebooks require less ram than laptops?

I know I wouldn't buy a laptop with 4 GB ram. A chromebook might be fine with that ram.

Maybe someone can chime in.

A Chromebook is the same as an Android tablet. This amount of RAM is fine.

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Jordan2 — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 22:31:25 GMT

I saw my nephew today and he was telling me his MacBook Air has been giving him problems and if I were to go with a MacBook get the Pro. He also said he has seen some Chromebooks that looked nice, he wasn't much help! I did see there is an adapter called Hyper Drive USB Type C Hub that sells for $99 and gives you all the ports your used to. Does this mean I wouldn't have to buy all the accessories that you need for the MacBook Pro 2016?