On Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:05:39 -0400, Wayne B wrote:

On Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:52:33 -0400, John H
wrote:

...thinking about this one. Any input? Anyone ever heard of it?

http://tinyurl.com/4xhpyk6

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It depends how you want to use it. My first reaction is that it's a
bit large and heavy for a travel computer but if you're not going to
be carrying it around through airports and on planes that doesn't
matter so much. It certainly has a lot of memory and power, coupled
with a large screen.

If you want a small lightweight laptop you'd probably be happier with
on of the Dell Inspirons. I have one that I purchased several years
ago for about $500 that is fully loaded with features like a built in
GPS, television receiver and long life battery (about 5 hours). My
only gripe with it is the relatively small screen size of about 10
inches but that's what makes it small and light.

My boat laptops are Panasonic CF-29 Toughbooks that I purchased
off-lease for around $350 each. They are practically armor plated but
are definitely on the heavy side for a travel computer. There are
some really funny Youtube videos about Toughbook laptops if you do a
search. My favorite is the one where a guy complains that the screen
is dirty so he takes it over to the sink and starts washing it under
running water while he is still browsing the web. They are definitely
good boat computers.

I don't worry about weight. The more it weighs, the more calories I'll burn carrying it. That
Panasonic Toughbook costs too damn much.

I like the big screen, but I'm not happy about the battery life. I guess it takes a lot to power
that screen. Usually I'll have a 120v socket nearby. Don't need it for the boat. Know my way around
my 'fishin' holes' pretty well, and the GPS helps. I may even dig out a chart every now and then!

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On Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:05:39 -0400, Wayne B wrote:

On Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:52:33 -0400, John H
wrote:

...thinking about this one. Any input? Anyone ever heard of it?

http://tinyurl.com/4xhpyk6

====

It depends how you want to use it. My first reaction is that it's a
bit large and heavy for a travel computer but if you're not going to
be carrying it around through airports and on planes that doesn't
matter so much. It certainly has a lot of memory and power, coupled
with a large screen.

If you want a small lightweight laptop you'd probably be happier with
on of the Dell Inspirons. I have one that I purchased several years
ago for about $500 that is fully loaded with features like a built in
GPS, television receiver and long life battery (about 5 hours). My
only gripe with it is the relatively small screen size of about 10
inches but that's what makes it small and light.

My boat laptops are Panasonic CF-29 Toughbooks that I purchased
off-lease for around $350 each. They are practically armor plated but
are definitely on the heavy side for a travel computer. There are
some really funny Youtube videos about Toughbook laptops if you do a
search. My favorite is the one where a guy complains that the screen
is dirty so he takes it over to the sink and starts washing it under
running water while he is still browsing the web. They are definitely
good boat computers.

I don't worry about weight. The more it weighs, the more calories I'll burn carrying it. That
Panasonic Toughbook costs too damn much.

I like the big screen, but I'm not happy about the battery life. I guess it takes a lot to power
that screen. Usually I'll have a 120v socket nearby. Don't need it for the boat. Know my way around
my 'fishin' holes' pretty well, and the GPS helps. I may even dig out a chart every now and then!

I like Toshiba laptops.

On Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:41:46 -0400, John H
wrote:

That
Panasonic Toughbook costs too damn much.

Yes, very expensive when purchased new. The best deals are on the
ones coming off a corporate lease. They are usually in excellent
condition and come with some sort of warranty. If you want heavy and
rugged, you can't beat a Toughbook.

http://www.bobjohnson.com/laptop-phrases/used_panasonic_toughbooks_laptops.htm

Bob Johnson runs a reputable operation.

On 7/18/11 12:52 PM, John H wrote:
...thinking about this one. Any input? Anyone ever heard of it?

http://tinyurl.com/4xhpyk6



Made in the People's Republic of China, but they do have a decent
reputation. Kind of heavy for a laptop if you are planning to carry it
around. When you add in the power supply, you're probably close to nine
pounds.

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On 7/18/11 12:52 PM, John H wrote:
...thinking about this one. Any input? Anyone ever heard of it?

http://tinyurl.com/4xhpyk6



Made in the People's Republic of China, but they do have a decent
reputation. Kind of heavy for a laptop if you are planning to carry it
around. When you add in the power supply, you're probably close to nine
pounds.

I guess to some people, carrying nine pounds IS extreme......

On Jul 18, 11:52*am, John H wrote:
...thinking about this one. Any input? Anyone ever heard of it?

http://tinyurl.com/4xhpyk6

My wife has one and it's a nice machine, but it is heavy. and it's
also loaded with Visa, which is kind of a pain, but it does everything
she needs it for, which is a lot more than what i need. She's had no
problem with the machine itself, but the battery died w/in warranty,
and who ever she bought it from sent her one out promptly and a call
tag to send the defective one back shipping paid both ways.

On Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:56:06 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

On Jul 18, 11:52*am, John H wrote:
...thinking about this one. Any input? Anyone ever heard of it?

http://tinyurl.com/4xhpyk6

My wife has one and it's a nice machine, but it is heavy. and it's
also loaded with Visa, which is kind of a pain, but it does everything
she needs it for, which is a lot more than what i need. She's had no
problem with the machine itself, but the battery died w/in warranty,
and who ever she bought it from sent her one out promptly and a call
tag to send the defective one back shipping paid both ways.

The Geek Squad at Best Buys will remove all that stuff for $25. Not sure if they'll work on any
computer, or if it has to be bought there. My wife's was very clean when she brought it home.

On Jul 19, 7:58*pm, John H wrote:
On Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:56:06 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:
On Jul 18, 11:52 am, John H wrote:
...thinking about this one. Any input? Anyone ever heard of it?

http://tinyurl.com/4xhpyk6

My wife has one and it's a nice machine, but it is heavy. and it's
also loaded with Visa, which is kind of a pain, but it does everything
she needs it for, which is a lot more than what i need. She's had no
problem with the machine itself, but the battery died w/in warranty,
and who ever she bought it from sent her one out promptly and a call
tag to send the defective one back shipping paid both ways.

The Geek Squad at Best Buys will remove all that stuff for $25. Not sure if they'll work on any
computer, or if it has to be bought there. My wife's was very clean when she brought it home.

hmmm, I said 'Visa" when I meant "Vista" just now caught it. but you
knew what I meant, I'm sure....

On 7/19/11 9:22 PM, Tim wrote:
On Jul 19, 7:58 pm, John wrote:
On Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:56:06 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
On Jul 18, 11:52 am, John wrote:
...thinking about this one. Any input? Anyone ever heard of it?

http://tinyurl.com/4xhpyk6

My wife has one and it's a nice machine, but it is heavy. and it's
also loaded with Visa, which is kind of a pain, but it does everything
she needs it for, which is a lot more than what i need. She's had no
problem with the machine itself, but the battery died w/in warranty,
and who ever she bought it from sent her one out promptly and a call
tag to send the defective one back shipping paid both ways.

The Geek Squad at Best Buys will remove all that stuff for $25. Not sure if they'll work on any
computer, or if it has to be bought there. My wife's was very clean when she brought it home.

hmmm, I said 'Visa" when I meant "Vista" just now caught it. but you
knew what I meant, I'm sure....

Let's see...Tim's wife's computer was loaded with Visa, which "is kind
of a pain..." Visa, aka Vista, is the operating system on that computer.

Herring says the Best Buy boys will remove "all that stuff" (Vista) for
$25.

I wonder what parts of the operating system the Best Buy boys will
remove, and how well the computer will run without them?

On Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:31:20 -0400, Harryk
wrote:

On 7/19/11 9:22 PM, Tim wrote:
On Jul 19, 7:58 pm, John wrote:
On Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:56:06 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
On Jul 18, 11:52 am, John wrote:
...thinking about this one. Any input? Anyone ever heard of it?

http://tinyurl.com/4xhpyk6

My wife has one and it's a nice machine, but it is heavy. and it's
also loaded with Visa, which is kind of a pain, but it does everything
she needs it for, which is a lot more than what i need. She's had no
problem with the machine itself, but the battery died w/in warranty,
and who ever she bought it from sent her one out promptly and a call
tag to send the defective one back shipping paid both ways.

The Geek Squad at Best Buys will remove all that stuff for $25. Not sure if they'll work on any
computer, or if it has to be bought there. My wife's was very clean when she brought it home.

hmmm, I said 'Visa" when I meant "Vista" just now caught it. but you
knew what I meant, I'm sure....

Let's see...Tim's wife's computer was loaded with Visa, which "is kind
of a pain..." Visa, aka Vista, is the operating system on that computer.

Herring says the Best Buy boys will remove "all that stuff" (Vista) for
$25.

I wonder what parts of the operating system the Best Buy boys will
remove, and how well the computer will run without them?

You don't need or want Vista, install Win7 instead. If the computer
is current, there's no way it'd be delivered with Vista.