tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post7370438781191566651..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Computer Connection? ( #BOTB Results )Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-41819653606116609512019-10-14T21:24:02.175-07:002019-10-14T21:24:02.175-07:00Having done battles frequently with my computer, I...Having done battles frequently with my computer, I feel your pain.<br />Time to upgrade, Lee. Hard to make that leap. We go to Best Buy, mainly because they have a "geek squad" that really walk the customer through issues, can call them any time.<br />Apple or Windows 10. I'd go with Windows, it connects easily with most users. Apples are more expensive, have great graphic and resolution. My daughter & hubby have Apples for that reason. I use my computer for writing.<br /><br />When you figure it out, leap into technology! Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-38700850996826656572019-10-14T09:17:58.247-07:002019-10-14T09:17:58.247-07:00STMcC, I thought this would be an interesting matc...STMcC, I thought this would be an interesting match for you especially. Sometimes though the best isn't always the best in every perspective.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-46772274797879948562019-10-14T09:16:52.782-07:002019-10-14T09:16:52.782-07:00Cathy, I'm inclining strongly toward Apple, bu...Cathy, I'm inclining strongly toward Apple, but I've had many years of good service from my desktops that I've owned over the years.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-89306547292734944532019-10-14T07:29:06.019-07:002019-10-14T07:29:06.019-07:00My primary computer is a secondhand 2013 MacBook A...My primary computer is a secondhand 2013 MacBook Air, and my older computer is a secondhand 2007 MacBook Pro. The older one is mostly a backup when things go wrong with the newer one, or when I needed Word before getting it on my newer computer. I've been with the Mac since OS 1.0 back in '84, and couldn't imagine not using it (though I wish the "updates" of recent years weren't so geared towards mimicking the look of an iPad vs. an actual desktop!).Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-59596468501494006762019-10-09T09:51:37.409-07:002019-10-09T09:51:37.409-07:00Helluva Battle, LEE!
They don't get much bett...Helluva Battle, LEE!<br /><br />They don't get much better'n that. It seems several of us had really super-tight BOTB races this time.<br /><br />I really hated having to vote against my favorite singer, Karen Carpenter, but I'm nuttin' if not honest about my likes, dislikes, and preferences. It was almost inconceivable that I would ever vote against Karen, but sometimes even the inconceivable occurs.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br /><b><a href="http://stmccpresentsbattleofthebands.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">STMcC Presents BATTLE OF THE BANDS</a></b>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-59002550462596697422019-10-08T10:21:49.409-07:002019-10-08T10:21:49.409-07:00Lee,
Isn't that something both of our battles...Lee,<br /><br />Isn't that something both of our battles in ended in a tie. This is the first for me, I think. In the past I usually broke it but I stopped pitching my ballot into the box and just let everyone else decide. It makes things a whole lot easier for me, I tell you. :) <br /><br />I'm sorry to hear about your computer woes. We made the move slowly to Apple computers in the early milleninum. We have an old MacBook Pro that's slow but still works beautifully. I use a iMac (destop) which I absolutely love! It was a Christms present from DH a few years ago. We got it directly from Apple since we wanted to customize some of the features. Apple rarely has their stuff on sale but sometimes you'll find special offers at places like Best Buy where you'll get a gift card when you make a purchase. Speaking of BB, then that's the place to look at Window based computers if that's more of your cup of tea as reference then find what you want then if you can check a few places online to see if what your store has it for is a good price or not. Some places like BB or Apple offer 12 or 24 month financing at 0% interest if you pay it off on time. That's a very cool deal if you don't want to fork all that money over at one time. We've done that many times. The thing to consider with going Apple is you get a lot for your money including lots of good, usable software - Pages (like Word), Numbers (like Excel), Garage Band which has to do with mewsic and I know little about, iMovies for editing or creating movies clips I barely know anything about this but it's a cool app, and a few others programs that fail to come to mind. I'm dealing with Mucinex DM hangover today. Gosh, I hate this feeling of being loopy! Hopefully tomorrow I'll have my wits about me again. We'll see. Anywho, I hope this helps and wish you the best of luck in finding the right system that works for you. Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01738079671642137018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24325493630086927272019-10-08T08:50:29.591-07:002019-10-08T08:50:29.591-07:00Costco is usually a bit less expensive and they al...Costco is usually a bit less expensive and they also offer extra warranty time for free.Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-35907593213387848292019-10-08T06:39:45.542-07:002019-10-08T06:39:45.542-07:00Debbie D, I forgot about Costco. I'm due for ...Debbie D, I forgot about Costco. I'm due for a supply run there so maybe I'll check them out first.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-70213494345961595292019-10-07T23:34:32.392-07:002019-10-07T23:34:32.392-07:00Sorry about your computer woes! I've only had ...Sorry about your computer woes! I've only had laptops; HP, Toshiba and currently Lenovo (Thinkpad), which is the most expensive, but also the best one. Costco, Staples and Best Buy all have good selections. <br /><br />Your BOTB result was a surprise, as I thought Willie would win easily.Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-31814014524799108962019-10-07T22:01:01.198-07:002019-10-07T22:01:01.198-07:00Janet, Mac is up there in my interested list.
Lee...Janet, Mac is up there in my interested list.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-17948451607827367682019-10-07T22:00:24.436-07:002019-10-07T22:00:24.436-07:00PTM, ah, there's a great solution. Don't k...PTM, ah, there's a great solution. Don't know that it would do well with my music aspirations.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-77326578161928192532019-10-07T21:59:34.592-07:002019-10-07T21:59:34.592-07:00CW, I wouldn't know except that I used to have...CW, I wouldn't know except that I used to have Windows 7 on my current computer and it served me well until I decided to switch to 10.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-45277267595612811092019-10-07T21:58:13.102-07:002019-10-07T21:58:13.102-07:00No thoughts, Dell seems like a favorite of many.
...No thoughts, Dell seems like a favorite of many.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-27165895592046874352019-10-07T21:57:37.339-07:002019-10-07T21:57:37.339-07:00John, Tustin is not too far, but I'll probably...John, Tustin is not too far, but I'll probably look someplace near to me. I've used Best Buy in the past--as well as the late Circuit City, R.I.P.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-71991057243835068752019-10-07T21:56:14.570-07:002019-10-07T21:56:14.570-07:00Teresa, I'm hearing that Macs are especially g...Teresa, I'm hearing that Macs are especially good for music production.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-74491835526720548522019-10-07T21:55:35.983-07:002019-10-07T21:55:35.983-07:00Lost, I want the best I can get for what I can aff...Lost, I want the best I can get for what I can afford.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-32806151116758575002019-10-07T21:54:57.978-07:002019-10-07T21:54:57.978-07:00L.Diane, at my former workplace we also had Dells....L.Diane, at my former workplace we also had Dells. We got pretty good performance out of them and customer service was responsive when we needed them.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-81806536292102444912019-10-07T21:18:18.384-07:002019-10-07T21:18:18.384-07:00Sorry about your computer issues. I am a Mac pers...Sorry about your computer issues. I am a Mac person and have been from the first computer I ever owned in 1996. I have a desktop and a MacBook Pro that is several years old and was a refurbished model when I got it. Macs are expensive but if you get a refurbished one, you can get a deal and you can still get the Apple Care warranty on it so just in case...Good luck!<br /><br /><a rel="nofollow">Janet’s Smiles</a>Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10949606196473376619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-64883321460118973902019-10-07T20:59:16.287-07:002019-10-07T20:59:16.287-07:00You might want to try an Etch-a-Sketch. You might want to try an Etch-a-Sketch. Powdered Toast Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18195170076576384695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-55920636806554919942019-10-07T17:34:22.524-07:002019-10-07T17:34:22.524-07:00We have a Gateway on Windows 7 home premium. Need...We have a Gateway on Windows 7 home premium. Needless to say, I won't say anything against it...CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43927253363459265992019-10-07T12:38:57.730-07:002019-10-07T12:38:57.730-07:00Sorry to read about your problem. I like Dell bes...Sorry to read about your problem. I like Dell best.nothoughtsnoprayersnonothinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050957744819107032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-33470070644512931772019-10-07T12:33:30.138-07:002019-10-07T12:33:30.138-07:00I went Mac in 2006, when Windows Vista was causing...I went Mac in 2006, when Windows Vista was causing multiple problems for everyone. I bought a Mac Mini, because it was relatively inexpensive and allowed me to use my existing keyboard, mouse, and monitor. I replaced it about six years later to take advantage of 64-bit technology. It's been reliable and I like the operating system much better. <br /><br />I had an opportunity a few years later to buy a Vaio laptop for under $100 (I had all these points I had accumulated on my Sony Visa card). It ran Windows 7, which wasn't a bad operating system, and it was reliable. Then I tried upgrading it to Windows 10, and that turned out to be a disaster, so I formatted the hard drive and installed Linux Mint. I still have it, but haven't used it in a while, because I got a MacBook Air either late last year or early this year. It runs beautifully and is my "outside the house" computer.<br /><br />Pretty much every Windows machine runs pretty much the same, so I would go to Best Buy or Staples to get a new one, because you can usually get a good deal. I have a Micro Center nearby, but the closest to you (and the only Micro Center in California) is in Tustin...John Holtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545030511941957804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-62638069384992285092019-10-07T06:51:09.545-07:002019-10-07T06:51:09.545-07:00I was in the same boat. After having a MacBook I j...I was in the same boat. After having a MacBook I just didn't want to go back to a Dell. Dell's are good but I was used to a Mac for five years. I fought with myself about cost and really didn't want to take money out of savings for a new laptop. I got mine fixed, meaning new guts. Lots of memory. Updated out the wazoo. It will buy me some time to save for another, because we both know they don't last forever. <br /><br />Good luck on choosing. <br /><br />Teresa T. Powell Coltrin Writeshttp://journalingwoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-5695161487216064962019-10-07T06:01:58.312-07:002019-10-07T06:01:58.312-07:00Good luck with finding just the right computer. Good luck with finding just the right computer. lostinimaginaryworlds.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14765118845864442948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63936036717528870162019-10-07T04:16:01.363-07:002019-10-07T04:16:01.363-07:00We each get a new desktop every 3-4 years. Our lap...We each get a new desktop every 3-4 years. Our laptop - well, the silly thing just wouldn't die, even after over 10 years of use. But it was a beast so my husband finally got me a slimmer, lighter new Dell. All our computers are Dell and we've never had one die.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.com