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    Okay my compaq needs to go like NOW! LoL

    It constantly over heats and freezes and is just a general POS.

    I want a computer thats good for music(editing my music n stuff), pictures and videos and stuff. I want to start doing my own promo pics. So something good with media I guess.

    Im not really a gamer other then SIMS.

    Obviously I also do the whole msn messenger and surfing the net lol.

    Im thinking a mac(I know a lot of you are shuddering at that thought lol).

    Obviously though it needs to be able to withstand traveling(its always my carry on though).

    I don't want to spend a shit load of money though but I want something decent.

    Also other then burning all my music onto mp3 cds how can I transfer all my music and media files(pictures/videos) onto my new laptop when I get it?

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    Mac all the way! That what the new computer should be
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    Im kinda liking this one.... its not mac but it seems nice.. though I don't want windows vista Everyone bitches about it...



    Now to see if the computer know-it-alls on here agree...

    Or this one which is a mac..
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    everyone bitched about Vista because it was new and no one was used to it! Trust me, if you go with a pc go for vista! Don't get xp because it will be an illegal version, because all the legal versions of xp have been recalled by microsoft.

    And besides, I've been using vista for over 6 months now and it's great! It's much more user friendly and fits very well for people who aren't computer geniuses

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    Cally, just go MAC you know you want it. I might enjoy my windows stuff.... but I know a lot of it quite well. You may have to learn some new software etc.

    Vista is just a bunch of unnecessary eye candy, and I know there are companies selling laptops with Windows XP on them. I work with someone who just purchased one. Sometimes the OS can also be a special request... depending on what kind of deal the comptuer company has with Microsoft.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Meea View Post
    everyone bitched about Vista because it was new and no one was used to it! Trust me, if you go with a pc go for vista! Don't get xp because it will be an illegal version, because all the legal versions of xp have been recalled by microsoft.

    And besides, I've been using vista for over 6 months now and it's great! It's much more user friendly and fits very well for people who aren't computer geniuses
    You might want to tell Dell about that whole all XP computers are illegal thing.

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    I think im gonna have to go to future shop to play with a laptop with vista on it to see if i'll be able to use it.

    I have a hard enough time with XP lol.

    I really don't want to spend $1300 on a computer But im really leaning towards mac because it seems so much more less complicated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by leilanicandy View Post
    Mac all the way! That what the new computer should be
    + 1 there. It's Mac or nothing for me.
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    In short, even those Bill Gates worshippin' MF'ers say "Get an Apple."
    Um, no.

    Definitely a Lenovo ThinkPad. Bar none, they're the finest laptops made--and built for travel. Check out the T-series laptops, but you won't find them at BestBuy. They come with either Vista Business or Vista Ultimate, either of which will suit you fine.

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    there's a data transfer cable you can get to transfer all your stuff from the old comp to the new. it plugs into the usb of both comps and has its own program built in.

    i dont know what the real name of it is... my bro got it for me when i switched my comp.

    pretty much you plug it in and then a window pops up on both screens that shows whats on each computer, and then from either computer you can pretty much drag and drop what you want where you want it. its really cool.

    and its pink. lol. i dont know if it comes in other colors or not, but mine is pink.

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    My loyalty is with PCs; however, if your primary intended use is for media go with a Mac.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Casual Observer View Post
    Um, no.

    Definitely a Lenovo ThinkPad. Bar none, they're the finest laptops made--and built for travel. Check out the T-series laptops, but you won't find them at BestBuy. They come with either Vista Business or Vista Ultimate, either of which will suit you fine.

    Much of the noise about Vista being t3h d3ph1L!!!11!one!1 is just that...noise.
    I want the latest Lenovo tablet. But I'dneed a sugar mama, and there's little chance of that.

    Speaking of Vista, SP1 (Service Pack 1) is in beta now and will be out shortly. From what I've read, it speeds up Vista (an ongoing complaint) significantly.

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    I got a new laptop for school, and was torn between a PC from dell or a Mac. I went with the PC, with vista. I love it, so glad I didnt get a Mac.

    I tried out a friends Mac once and hated it. Found it very confusing. I find Vista so simple to use, but then i also found XP really simple. You can find a good media laptop in PC if you want to.

    I'd go PC, but that's just me.

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    Aw the XP versus Vista debate. You can still buy XP legally ( just bought 3 copies 2 days ago ) if your local best buy or circuit city still has them. I Myself prefer XP SP2 because I do game alot and I prefer a low overhead OS.

    As far as how vista is it is hit or miss. Alot of things are still buggy with it and alot of hardware drivers and programs still have random crashes with it. However I do own 2 laptops that still have vista on them and work well for just normal everyday use. I honestly would go with a Dell. Im a huge Dell build your own fan.

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    I want the latest Lenovo tablet. But I'dneed a sugar mama, and there's little chance of that.
    ^ Yeah, the new X61 tablets are friggin' awesome. No complaints here.
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    a Macbook. Macs are awesome- just try it!! no viruses, easy to use, if you've got a lot of pictures it's easy to edit, manage, organize, etc... you can put lots of cool widgets on the screen, it has wireless airport, everything about it is great!!

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    but.. but... but... MACs don't support NEARLY as much cool and funtabulous software as PCs!

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    I have a thinkpad. It's huge, but I like it. I actually decided that I even like the huge laptop better than a smaller laptop, the fact that it doesn't fit conveniently into my computer bags notwithstanding. (The Roommate made me a laptop cozy for Winter Solstice. It is very badass. It is red vinyl with a lining of little skulls. I have an unusually stylish laptop).
    I don't care for using the Mac. I think though it is because my computery intuition is all about Windows; I have to do everything twice. I also hate the touchpad and Macs have no other option (except an external mouse). Like I even hate watching other people use a touchpad. I'm all "that is so INEFFICENT!" And it tells you something about our modern society when those needless wastes of mere fractions of seconds drive me up the wall
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    I love Vista!

    I have a cheapie laptop but I'd advise investing in something travel-hardy. Unfortunately, you'll have to pay a lot for that.

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    Considering I'm about to invest a decent amount of dosh after 16th into a Mac Notebook... guess what I'm voting for.. I have done my research and this is within my price range as well as exactly what I am seeking.

    I've been convinced for ages now MAC is the way to go for me for the same reasons you have given: I'm going to be doing video editing upon it as well as playing around with pictures etc.


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    Hate Vista.

    Cally, when I got my new one recently, I was gonna get a Mac...but ultimately decided to go to the local indie comp shop and have them build me a laptop...$700, 2G ram, loaded with all programs, 160G storage. When you buy a comp at future shop, I found out recently, they dont even come loaded with the OS- you have to buy that separately! wtf.

    So I'd suggest you do what I did. We can find a place in VIc. Spend half as much and you can get a new one twice as often.

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    ^^^If you want to economize, you can also always get a used laptop and put Linux on it. I've toyed with this, and may do it again when I retire my Dell laptop with the busted screen and broken battery.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob_Loblaw View Post
    My loyalty is with PCs; however, if your primary intended use is for media go with a Mac.
    This is an old story.

    The only thing Macs don't really have going for them are video games. So if your a gamer, a Mac isn't for you.

    For everything else, a Mac will do fine.

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    I've had this old-ass Toshiba Satellite laptop since '02 and it's still truckin'. Seriously thinking about getting another one since it's been so loyal to me.



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    Toshiba actually has the most advanced laptop on the market right now. Dont know if you do any gaming or whatnot but this laptop is insane. Best sound system I have ever heard built in. They have them at best buy if you want to check them out. I have an Alienware myself and I am actually thinking about getting this Toshiba for mobile use. Its smaller than an Alienware and puts out alot less heat ( very nice indeed ).

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