Good Computer?

Danidawn20

My computer died. I need to get a new one, what is the best computer to buy, that is cheap. I would love to get a mac, but I cannot afford it.

Megbo2012

Try a mini book, like an Asus.

Danidawn20

How good do those work?

Danidawn20

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_good-computer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:73fcbafa-eda5-44d5-8c64-c6211ba8f454Post:972686ef-b0b1-4e43-b62f-51ba4c234932">Re: Good Computer?</a>:
[QUOTE]How good do those work?
Posted by Danidawn20[/QUOTE]
sorry, how well, do they work?

aor9487

Do you use your computer for anything other than standard office applications? I just bought my new laptop from HP (it's my 2nd HP, but the laptop that just died on me was a Sony Vaio). 

Danidawn20

I use it for the standard office stuff, and thn I use All the Smart board technology on it for teaching, and I also stream Music and Videos for teaching.

aor9487

Then you don't really need too much power. I customized mine through HP and went with more RAM to get better processing speed. The link I provided (Click) is a pretty affordable, standard laptop with free upgrading RAM and HD space, which is a pretty good deal. HTH!

Megbo2012

They are one of the more reliable brands, for sure.

Zimsgirl

You can't go wrong with a Mac. They're a little pricey but totally worth it

jaime10285

I have a Lenovo T61 and it's a tank.  I am far from gentle with computers (not on purpose!) but this one has survived so well.  I even spilled iced coffee into the keyboard and it didn't die!

mbishop7

I know Macs aren't cheap, but they're SO worth it. They WON'T die. I'm getting one the second we get money and my Toshiba starts showing signs of "slowing down".

tyleet87

Honestly put in the extra money and get a Mac. You WON'T regret it. Fiance said the same thing about the cost of Macs but it is pointless to keep buying $500 laptops that die in a year or two. I will NEVER go back to PC.

MMRoberts11

For the PC route, I'd go with an HP.  I'm getting a new one in a few months since my current laptop is nearing it's last leg.

Danidawn20

Thanks ladies, 

As I said I wanted a Mac, but with the Wedding 19 days away, I onlt had an extra $300 to spare- so I boughta cheap used Sony Vaio for right now, for $260. After the wedding, with what ever money FI and I get..we will get a mac.

Zimsgirl

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-club-boards_june-2012-weddings_good-computer?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20Club%20BoardsForum:3ae4d68d-f10a-4dec-8810-da13c14a7b86Discussion:73fcbafa-eda5-44d5-8c64-c6211ba8f454Post:108b69b5-641f-48de-a02b-53f5cd8370e8">Re: Good Computer?</a>:
[QUOTE]Honestly put in the extra money and get a Mac. You WON'T regret it. Fiance said the same thing about the cost of Macs but it is pointless to keep buying $500 laptops that die in a year or two. I will NEVER go back to PC. ;)
Posted by tyleet87[/QUOTE]
FI had 2 laptops ruined from his deployment. I convinced him to switch to Macs. We now own an iMac, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro lol. Needless to say we'll never go back to PC