gah, not sure if I am ready to pay that yet. Darn it.
Whoa! I... I think I'm having a thought. Yeah, yeah, yeah, that's a thought. Now I'm having a plan. Now I'm having a wiggins.
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SuziQ - Dec 02, 2007 10:34:59 am PST #3641 of 25497
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
dcp - Dec 02, 2007 10:44:30 am PST #3642 of 25497
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
Dana, SuziQ -- ISTR that Celeron processors are to be avoided, for reasons of slowness, heat, and power consumption, especially in laptops. That may have changed in the last few generations, so maybe it's worth some research, but don't buy it on impulse just because it's cheapest.
SuziQ - Dec 02, 2007 10:46:43 am PST #3643 of 25497
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Thanks, dcp. I'm trying to wait for her b-day in March to get her a laptop, but am watching out for any good deals.
DebetEsse - Dec 02, 2007 3:21:13 pm PST #3644 of 25497
Woe to the fucking wicked.
Similar question, actually.
I have gotten a donation of up to $2500 for 2 computers. I would like them to be laptops.
I was looking at [link]
Largely because I want to play with a tablet, if we can't have Macs (won't work on the network).
Given that we're not really doing all that much with them beyond Word Processing and Internet, what do you guys think?
Rick - Dec 02, 2007 3:42:43 pm PST #3645 of 25497
So, if i were looking for a basic college laptop for my child, this could be a good one?
If it's really for college, you'll probably want to check the college's recommended configuration, and also the deals that the college has negotiated with vendors.
Laga - Dec 03, 2007 5:26:25 pm PST #3646 of 25497
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
Ugh I suck. I just found out my Dad never cashed the GC I got him to audible.com because he didn't know how to use it. To further my embarassment I went over there to try to work out some instructions for him only to discover that their files are .aa and not .mp3. I've got my Mom checking out the make and model of Dad's mp3 player... are there mp3 players that can play .aa files or have I pretty much got my Dad the worst gift ever?
Jessica - Dec 03, 2007 5:30:47 pm PST #3647 of 25497
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Most mp3 players can play Audible's .aa files - the only one I know that can't off the top of my head is the Zune. This page should be able to help.
Laga - Dec 03, 2007 5:33:18 pm PST #3648 of 25497
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
Yay hope! Thanks, Jessica.
Kevin - Dec 04, 2007 3:31:10 am PST #3649 of 25497
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.
Last week I got to threaten the MPAA with copyright infringement charges. It was great fun. They distributed a CD designed to combat copyright infringement which infringed on my copyright as they stole my code.
DXMachina - Dec 04, 2007 4:38:38 am PST #3650 of 25497
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.