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03/23/2005 02:11:27 PM · #26

Originally posted by pawdrix:

Originally posted by atsxus:

Originally posted by pawdrix:
You know....that does it. Those last two sentences alone made me realize that I need to switch to a Mac. Done.

LOL - I want to, just don't have the money right now, or the energy to try to explain it to my parents. (28, and living at home, can be a b*tch and a half)

I'm not in NYC, but about 40 minutes north. It wouldn't be a pain to get to J&R, but Toshiba has a site in Danbury CT, which is about 20 minutes from me (the way I drive) so I'm going to go there first.

Thanks for all the advice, guys.

Ok, ok...I'll let you slide.

I absolutely H-A-T-E Mac preachers. Piss me off, almost to the point of violence. A little too much city agression, on my part...I suppose.

....but I have to admit they're probably right. I will say that Windows S-T-I-N-K-S, always has...always will. We're all caught in their icy, cold grip. It amazing they are still in business having mastered such an inferior program for all these years. I just have so much software tied up in Windows and that's what's been stoping me from making the switch.

One of these days I will triumph over that sinister Bill Gates.

well, you do know the biggest oxymoron out there, don't you? One simple phrase...

Microsoft Works.

hahahahaha

DanSig

03/23/2005 03:46:00 PM · #27

Originally posted by atsxus:

Originally posted by DanSig:
to have a 17" laptop is stupid in most cases, itÂ´s NOT a portable computer, youÂ´d be better off with the mac mini and a 17"LCD just as portable ;)

Having a 17" screen is not stupid, but a necessity on a DESKTOP REPLACEMENT. I have had no trouble carying it around, I bring it everywhere, weather it be from my bed to my desk to Georgia and Florida, and have had no problems with it being cumbersome or heavy.

as I said " in most cases " with all my cameragear and other stuff I travel with those 2-3kg extra can make a difference, + you need a bigger backpack for a bigger laptop, my backpack fits my cameragear, laptop and spare clothes so I only travel with one backpack and nothing else, and itÂ´s small enoug to fit as a carry on luggage for airplanes. the backpack that fits the 17" laptop and cameragear is cargo only luggage.. wouldnÂ´t want to put my cameragear in the cargo with all those underpaid porters playing with it.. unlocked ;)

Jason

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

03/23/2005 03:57:19 PM · #28

Originally posted by DanSig:

to have a 17" laptop is stupid in most cases, itÂ´s NOT a portable computer, youÂ´d be better off with the mac mini and a 17"LCD just as portable ;)

To say something is stupid, is well... stupid. In most cases that is.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR

03/23/2005 04:04:48 PM · #29

Originally posted by DanSig:

Actually, Lowepro is putting out a new backpack that holds camera gear and a 17" laptop. I saw the model in B&H and it was just a tad bit larger then my current back pack, plus it has wheels...so I'll be getting that in a month or so. And it'll fit in the overhead compartment of any standard Boeing 747. :)

Stephanie

RulerZigzag

Nikon D750

03/23/2005 04:10:09 PM · #30

Originally posted by atsxus:

Originally posted by pawdrix:
You know....that does it. Those last two sentences alone made me realize that I need to switch to a Mac. Done.

LOL - I want to, just don't have the money right now, or the energy to try to explain it to my parents. (28, and living at home, can be a b*tch and a half)

I'm not in NYC, but about 40 minutes north. It wouldn't be a pain to get to J&R, but Toshiba has a site in Danbury CT, which is about 20 minutes from me (the way I drive) so I'm going to go there first.

Thanks for all the advice, guys.

Stephanie you are just a trip. LOL....laptops are terrible, get a desktop, I put one together myself, saves lots of money. I just moved back home this past xmas. LOL..dont feel bad 27 and still in moms and pops crib.

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

03/23/2005 04:20:17 PM · #31

Originally posted by atsxus:

Originally posted by cpurser:
Man, that sucks. Toshiba's are rated one of the most reliable laptops. Our Satellite has been kicking for 4 years now.

The burner problem may be because of the RAM. It also sounds like a fan is dead.

Good luck getting it fixed. I wouldn't get a loaner though.

-Chad

The burner problem was happening before I added the RAM, I believe, I don't remember...but the Fan isn't dead...they're running constantly. I can't get them to turn off unless I reboot, and I'm afraid they'll burn out all together.

One of the main problems with burners failing and corrupting discs is trying to burn faster than the machine/software can cope. I had problems burning at 8X and loads of corrupt discs, I thought it was a bad batch of DVDs, then I cut the burner rate by half and haven't had any problems since.

If you are using Nero, then that could be the cause, it doesn't like burning at full whack!

Steve

03/23/2005 05:51:41 PM · #32

Originally posted by RulerZigzag:

Actually, this is the first time I've ever had JUST a laptop. I had a laptop briefly but I gave it to my sister. Sold the desktop to buy a better laptop because I'm always on until 3:00am, and can't have my desktop in bed with me. (tends to steal the covers) LOL. It's not an issue of desktop/laptop. It's an issue of getting the laptop I have to work properly. :)