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Title: Possibly need a new laptop...
Post by: Lazydocker on 11 December 2012, 19:21:35
... and considering Business Leasing for a few good reasons. But the question is...

... Do I go Mac or stay PC? :-\ :-\

Also need to look at getting SWMBO a new lappy as her screen has packed up... I think it might be graphics driver overheating as it kind of hisses and flashes up for a second or 2 before going off :-\ :-\

Perhaps lease 2 PC's for not dissimilar prices to the Macbook Air :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Possibly need a new laptop...
Post by: TheBoy on 11 December 2012, 19:25:33
Discrete graphics on laptops does tend to cause reliability issues.  Most 2nd and 3rd gen i3/i5 have enough graphics power (video is integrated on cpu, not chipset) for most non games.

Given the cost and lack of compatibility, unless you have a specific need for a Mac...
Title: Re: Possibly need a new laptop...
Post by: TheBoy on 11 December 2012, 19:26:25
And you know my views on Acer, your preferred Wintel brand ::)
Title: Re: Possibly need a new laptop...
Post by: Lazydocker on 11 December 2012, 19:49:45
Looking at leasing deals, actually they're Lease/Purchase deals, (better for the business needs/finances) there's not a huge difference between PC/Mac. In fact, the PC's look quite over priced in comparison :-\ :-\
Title: Re: Possibly need a new laptop...
Post by: TheBoy on 11 December 2012, 19:51:01
Looking at leasing deals, actually they're Lease/Purchase deals, (better for the business needs/finances) there's not a huge difference between PC/Mac. In fact, the PC's look quite over priced in comparison :-\ :-\
If you can wait 3 or 4 months.... ;)
Title: Re: Possibly need a new laptop...
Post by: Lazydocker on 11 December 2012, 19:57:31
Should add... Acer weren't so much the chosen brand as the right price at the time and they've now done at least 4 years so not too shabby ;)
Title: Re: Possibly need a new laptop...
Post by: TheBoy on 11 December 2012, 20:11:43
Looking at leasing deals, actually they're Lease/Purchase deals, (better for the business needs/finances) there's not a huge difference between PC/Mac. In fact, the PC's look quite over priced in comparison :-\ :-\
If looking at business grade laptops, they will be pricey, due to robustness and managebility - you don't get much of that with Macbooks.
Title: Re: Possibly need a new laptop...
Post by: dbug on 11 December 2012, 20:18:24
Personally would go for Windox lappys - bigger software base.

As for "dodgy" screens on lappys, 99 times out of 100, fault caused by "dodgy" wires/connection caused by opening/closing lid - worth checking and repairing (you ok with a soldering iron?) ;)  Just need to pop screen out and have a look
Title: Re: Possibly need a new laptop...
Post by: feeutfo on 11 December 2012, 20:41:10
get yourself down to comet before they shut down completely

i dont think crapple products work correctly on here btw
Title: Re: Possibly need a new laptop...
Post by: Lazydocker on 11 December 2012, 20:49:22
Personally would go for Windox lappys - bigger software base.

As for "dodgy" screens on lappys, 99 times out of 100, fault caused by "dodgy" wires/connection caused by opening/closing lid - worth checking and repairing (you ok with a soldering iron?) ;)  Just need to pop screen out and have a look

Yep... Mine is screen wires and should be fixable. Hers is definitely more serious ::)

Might well repair mine and give it to her and get the new one for me under lease :-\
Title: Re: Possibly need a new laptop...
Post by: TheBoy on 11 December 2012, 21:07:16
get yourself down to comet before they shut down completely

i dont think crapple products work correctly on here btw
Many crApple users here have no problems. Myself included.

I know we have a few derranged souls using Macs, and no reports of probs there either :)
Title: Re: Possibly need a new laptop...
Post by: Lazydocker on 11 December 2012, 21:09:30
get yourself down to comet before they shut down completely

i dont think crapple products work correctly on here btw
Many crApple users here have no problems. Myself included.

I know we have a few derranged souls using Macs, and no reports of probs there either :)

I've had no issues when stealing borrowing using the Brother in Law's Macbook :y
Title: Re: Possibly need a new laptop...
Post by: feeutfo on 11 December 2012, 21:39:44
get yourself down to comet before they shut down completely

i dont think crapple products work correctly on here btw
Many crApple users here have no problems. Myself included.

I know we have a few derranged souls using Macs, and no reports of probs there either :)
thers a problem with may account then, or they havent noticed. ;D

both ipad and iphone are completely fuddled with caching issues. turning cookies off and its fine, but have to log in alot.
Title: Re: Possibly need a new laptop...
Post by: Lazydocker on 11 December 2012, 21:48:03
get yourself down to comet before they shut down completely

i dont think crapple products work correctly on here btw
Many crApple users here have no problems. Myself included.

I know we have a few derranged souls using Macs, and no reports of probs there either :)
thers a problem with may account then, or they havent noticed. ;D

both ipad and iphone are completely fuddled with caching issues. turning cookies off and its fine, but have to log in alot.

I have no issues whatsoever on the iPhone ;) ;)
Title: Re: Possibly need a new laptop...
Post by: feeutfo on 11 December 2012, 21:50:16
get yourself down to comet before they shut down completely

i dont think crapple products work correctly on here btw
Many crApple users here have no problems. Myself included.

I know we have a few derranged souls using Macs, and no reports of probs there either :)
thers a problem with may account then, or they havent noticed. ;D

both ipad and iphone are completely fuddled with caching issues. turning cookies off and its fine, but have to log in alot.

I have no issues whatsoever on the iPhone ;) ;)
aha, so its the evil producers of the truman chrisgixer show at it again, i knew it. ;D
Title: Re: Possibly need a new laptop...
Post by: Lazydocker on 11 December 2012, 21:51:35
get yourself down to comet before they shut down completely

i dont think crapple products work correctly on here btw
Many crApple users here have no problems. Myself included.

I know we have a few derranged souls using Macs, and no reports of probs there either :)
thers a problem with may account then, or they havent noticed. ;D

both ipad and iphone are completely fuddled with caching issues. turning cookies off and its fine, but have to log in alot.

I have no issues whatsoever on the iPhone ;) ;)
aha, so its the evil producers of the truman chrisgixer show at it again, i knew it. ;D

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