Computer Inquiry?

[KBevangelist]

What do you computer geeks think of this deal?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp ... 2192350169

KB

[stevenson]

If you can save your money and get this http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0283279

I got mine for $500 and it's great. It also has 250 gig hard drive compared to the 160 gig hard drive that your looking at.

[RamboPreacher]

yea, for "about" $500, you should be able to get a really nice laptop (I remember my first "color" laptop - it was $7,500).

there are many variables involved, not the least of which is support. buying online will save some, or get you a more powerful system, but then when (not if, even if you have a mac) it fails, you may need to send it somewhere for repair.

honestly, even if you buy from a local place, they still may send it in, but you have a direct contact otherwise.

When I was a VAR, I used to make lots of sales pitches for local support. it really depends on the local store/repair place.

[KBevangelist]

I am looking to get it for our clerk/treasure.

She is wanting one with a calculator key pad like what I posted.

Thanks for the advice.

Rambo I agree about having local service

KB

[Pianoman]

I am looking to get it for our clerk/treasure.

She is wanting one with a calculator key pad like what I posted.

Make sure she tries it out before you buy. Sometimes those
with the built in number pad are flat keys & don't have the
same feel as a calculator or even a regular keyboard (your
fingers feel like they are all over the place as they sometimes
don't have the sculpted keys - or at least not as much of
an indentation/sculpt feel). That's the one thing I absolutely
hate about my laptop.

They make a USB number pad that has a pretty nice feel -
usually less than $ 10 at Walmart or most any electronics store.
She may like the feel of that better. We have several folks at work
that have those & really like them. A little unhandy to have to
pack up & take with you - but much nicer feel. Guess it really
depends on how much you're going to use it.

[RamboPreacher]

agreed. if a 10-key pad is desired, tehn probably don't want to use the one on a laptop, no matter the configuration. a 10-keyer, will want something with a bit of tactile feedback, and there are some good USB ones. Also, depending on the software you have, a USB check reader is going to make things more convenient as well.

[KBevangelist]

thanks! noted

KB

[Pianoman]

agreed. if a 10-key pad is desired, tehn probably don't want to use the one on a laptop, no matter the configuration. a 10-keyer, will want something with a bit of tactile feedback, and there are some good USB ones. Also, depending on the software you have, a USB check reader is going to make things more convenient as well.

Had a duh moment today. I seldom ever use the number
pad on my desktop at home (use the one at work almost
all day). Happened to look down this morning at my
keyboard & noticed that the keys on it were almost flat.

I knew I had never liked this keyboard since I'd had it -
but now I know why. The keys have very little sculpted
feel to them at all. (I can turn around at work & position
my fingers without looking - but can't do that at home).
Even with the supports on the back popped up - the
keyboard doesn't have enough slant for me either.

Guess you can tell I don't use my desktop at home a lot -
mostly on the weekends.

I may have to go keyboard shopping today!

[beckrl]

stevenson

If you can save your money and get this www.microcenter.com/single_product_resu ... id=0283279

Only diff in size Toshiba is 17 and the Acer 15 wide and hd size as posted and graphics the Toshiba is the better buy.

Most of the time what you "pay for is what you get"

[Full Quiver]

If I had the cash I'd buy anywhere from 1-3 of them today.

Fine for our needs; more than fine.