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Which brand of laptop to get
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 3:13 pm
by Natty
My mom is needing a laptop and I don't know a thing about what's on the market now. Wanted to get DS opinions. She will be using it just for browsing the internet and emailing. She doesn't need anything fancy. She needs something VERY user friendly. She has never really used a computer much so the more simple it is the better. Thanks for your help.
Re: Which brand of laptop to get
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 3:23 pm
by Redhead
ipad....
Re: Which brand of laptop to get
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 3:33 pm
by rjohnson
Redhead wrote:ipad....
Or Nook, or Kindle Fire, doesn't get much easier than those 3
Re: Which brand of laptop to get
Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 6:39 pm
by MemphisStockBroker
i have a 13" ASUS mini laptop that was very reasonable... that would be perfect for what she wants, especially if it is her first one. nothing super fancy, but has done everything I have asked from it.
Re: Which brand of laptop to get
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 6:28 am
by fireplug
If you get a laptop, make sure it DOES NOT have Windows 8 on it. Whoever invented that program should be promptly flogged.
I have a Toshiba. It's a good laptop with a bad operating system on it.
Re: Which brand of laptop to get
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 6:34 am
by redneck22ms
i have a toshiba and haven't had any problems out of it. bought it 3-4 years ago at bestbuy for like $350 or so works fine for what i do with it.
Re: Which brand of laptop to get
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 7:15 am
by mlj300
Mac books are some of the most user friendly and maintenance free computers. Price is their drawback.
Re: Which brand of laptop to get
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 8:21 am
by rjohnson
Absolutely nothing wrong with Windows 8. Once you're used to it it's much better than Win7. Dude wants something inexpensive and easy to use for her. A tablet is your best bet. You will get far less calls asking how to do something on it which is a key factor to consider. My 3 year old can power an iPad on/off, scroll through the screens, open/close apps. Should be a walk in the park for you mom. A refurbished iPad is a good option as it's cheaper.
Re: Which brand of laptop to get
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 8:39 am
by Greenhead22
Gateway with Windows 7
Windows 8 is by far the worst piece of software ever written and designed.
Re: Which brand of laptop to get
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 10:18 am
by rjohnson
Greenhead22 wrote:Gateway with Windows 7
Windows 8 is by far the worst piece of software ever written and designed.
You are by far the worst poster ever
Re: Which brand of laptop to get
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:00 pm
by Greenhead22
rjohnson wrote:Greenhead22 wrote:Gateway with Windows 7
Windows 8 is by far the worst piece of software ever written and designed.
You are by far the worst poster ever
Negative, can't take mudsucker's crown.
Re: Which brand of laptop to get
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 7:31 pm
by DuckBoat
Greenhead22 wrote:Gateway with Windows 7
Windows 8 is by far the worst piece of software ever written and designed.
X1000 I have been trying to get used to windows 8 for 18 months and still hate it. It probably is fine on a touch screen application but is horrible for a laptop.
Re: Which brand of laptop to get
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 7:52 pm
by rjohnson
DuckBoat wrote:Greenhead22 wrote:Gateway with Windows 7
Windows 8 is by far the worst piece of software ever written and designed.
X1000 I have been trying to get used to windows 8 for 18 months and still hate it. It probably is fine on a touch screen application but is horrible for a laptop.
Yes definitely better on a tablet or laptop with touchscreen.