My laptop is in boot up purgatory, can't quite get to the login screen. If I get a new laptop, can I transfer from the old one with it in this state?
What kind of laptop?
If it is Windows, and it gets to windows, and you have sharing on, you may be able to connect to it remotely and copy files off through a network.
Have you tried booting it in safe mode, hitting F5 as it boots, and seeing if you can log in in safe mode, or even safe mode with networking.
Then you can create a new account and see if you can load that one up.
If it's a mac, you can reinstall the OS form the boot up disk, or create a new account.
Otherwise, you can get the HDD out and attach it to your new PC with a $20 USB adapter.
Or you can send it to me, and I'll get your data off (Last ditch)
If it's a Mac you might be able to use target disk mode.
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Omnis,
This might be a bit small, but...
Wal-Mart has a 7 inch Android tablet with case and keyboard for $79 today only (maybe). 8GB storage
Proscan PLT7223GK4 with WiFi 7" Touchscreen Tablet PC:
Technical Specifications:
1.2GHz Rockchip 2928 processor
512MB of system memory
7" touchscreen, 800 x 480 resolution, virtual keyboard
Built-in 802.11b/g/n WiFi
Additional Features:
Front 0.3MP HD webcam with microphone
microUSB 2.0 port, Mini HDMI port, 3.5mm jack
8GB on-board storage memory, additional memory via microSD card slot
G-sensor
Up to 4 hours of run time on a full charge
Weighs 10.4 oz; 7.54" x 4.6" x 0.43" dimensions
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512MB of system memory and Android 4.1 is not a good mix. All the Nexus devices ship with 1GB at least.
There is a newer version of Android designed to run well on 512MB devices, but I'm not sure this particular model will ever see it.
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Crap, my Mighty Mouse is malfunctioning. The left button is acting like the right, and the problem follows the mouse.
I've mapped the scroll nub press to be primary for now, but I keep forgetting.
I kind of got used to it, now I will have to train myself to a real scroll wheel.
Or none, if I can dig up any usb mouse to use until I get a job.
I would not buy an off-brand Android tablet unless you are prepared to put up with really lousy screen quality. Compared to an iPad, even top brand Android tablets are pretty disappointing. (I haven't put a Nexus side by side yet, but my Galaxy Tab doesn't even come close.) I really don't like iOS7, but I would put up with it for the retina display over what I've seen from the Android tablet market.
The latest generations of Android tablet have higher brightness and resolution than iPad screens. But certainly the lower end isn't really comparable.
I want a Note Pro tablet but a 12.5 inch screen is ridiculous and it's all they've got so far. Plus I can't afford one.
The Nexus 7 2013 screen is comparable to an iPad Mini, which is to say very, very nice. This wasn't the case for the prior Nexus 7, so don't be tempted by those when you see them on sale.
Is there a way to Print Screen on a Mac?
Shift-Command-4 will let you select a portion of the screen to grab. I think to print the full screen is Command-4, but I almost never want to do that.
