Time to buy a new laptop

[crabcake]

The hardrive should still be good (as long at it will power up with an external cable).
You can pull the hardive out, pull it out of it's internal case (to get to the sata connection).
Hook it up to another computer that has an external sata drive connection.


I'm not computer smart, but we do similar stuff like that at work.

Hey computer Geeks, am I correct?

For insurance purposes, the hubby is taking it up to the Geek Squad today to get an estimate on the repair as well as a diagnosis as to what's exactly broke. When I boot it up, I hear the motor going, but that's it -- nothing shows on the monitor, I don't hear any of the usual clicking noises. Also, when we tried to hook up the S-Video and switch out display to the tv, that didn't work either. I'll mention what you said above to the Geek Squad and see what they can do in that department. I also have an IT guru at work who does this stuff on the side, so I plan to have him look at it as well, but insurance needs a valid business to provide the paperwork for their needs.

 

[crabcake]

Just ordered ...

this HP Pavilion from BestBuy. Having owned HPs/Compaqs for years, I find them to be quite reliable. This laptop oughta carry me for several years like my last one did (until it's untimely and unfortunate meeting with the teak hardwood floor ). For the price, it seems like a pretty well-appointed machine.

 

[huntr1]

I've either fried my hard drive or busted the laptop ... either way, it's time for a new one. I might try to get the other one fixed for DQ but I'm ready for something new. I had an HP Pavillion for over 4 years with no complaints, so I'm somewhat partial to them (though I could've just gotten damn lucky).

I'm not looking to design a new space shuttle or anything super memory-hogging/intensive, but I do want something that won't make me wait on it to catch up to my typing speed, either. With the prices of laptops down to pretty low prices, and word that MS is even getting ready to lay off people due to sluggish sales, I'm thinking this is a great time to buy (if you gotta). Any suggestions, feedback (plus or neg on any particular brands), etc. I prefer (if I HAVE to deal with Tech Support) that geek-speak be in English, even if that means a slight Canadian accent, eh!

So what are you all using; how is it in terms of durability/reliability; would you buy the same brand/model again; how is the tech support? Also, if you see any good deals out, let me know. I thought about popping into circuit city tomorrow (if they haven't closed their doors yet) to see what I can pick up from there on sale as well.

Thanks, in advance.

Circuit City sales suck so far from what I hear.

Microsoft released the beta of Windows 7 today. I would wait till you can get a laptop with that instead of Vista if I was you. From what I have heard, it is a HUGE improvement over Vista.

 

[crabcake]

Circuit City sales suck so far from what I hear.

Microsoft released the beta of Windows 7 today. I would wait till you can get a laptop with that instead of Vista if I was you. From what I have heard, it is a HUGE improvement over Vista.

Too late; I'm already up and running on the new 'puter.