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Computers
- Who here is good with computers?
started by TheFastMan
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June 15th 2009 at 9:34 PM
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TheFastMan
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136 Posts 
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Member Since: May 10th 2008
Location: Michigan, USA
Current Sled: 1996 Arctic Cat ZR 580
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Alright, I need to get a laptop for college and I can't really afford anything new, but I found a nice used one on Craigslist for $400. Here are the specs on it:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/docum...c=en&lc=en
What do you guys think? It will mostly be used for school crap and probably some games.
Let it snow.
1979 Arctic Cat Jag 2000
1979 Arctic Cat El Tigre Cross Country
1970 Mercury 250ER
1973 Moto-Ski Capri 340
1996 Arctic Cat ZR 580
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June 15th 2009 at 9:46 PM
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Jerkyking
The voice of Common Sense...
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713 Posts 
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Location: Saint Ignace, Michigan, USA
Current Sled: 1998 Indy Trail
2008-2009 Miles: 331
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You can get a new Toshiba or Acer on newegg.com for that price. And you would at least have a year warranty. Get one with 2 Gigs of memory minium and a dual core CPU.
1997 Indy Trail Touring
1998 Indy Trail
2007 Honda Rancher ES 4x4
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June 15th 2009 at 10:10 PM
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buzalsky
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Member Since: September 25th 2008
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For school and gameing this laptop will work just fine. It has a fast processor (1.8ghz) and appears to have about 1G of Ram (if you find the computer to be slow you can order more ram at your local radio shack for under $50) and it has alot of hard drive space. Should run software and applications related to school fairly fast and efficient. Hope this info helps you to decide.
P.S. I am a computer nut so when I look for one I am looking at the processor speed (1.8 or higher), 1G of RAM or higher, and lots of hard drive space.
buzalsky (from one artic cat rider to another)
Quote originally posted by TheFastMan
Alright, I need to get a laptop for college and I can't really afford anything new, but I found a nice used one on Craigslist for $400. Here are the specs on it:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/docum...c=en&lc=en
What do you guys think? It will mostly be used for school crap and probably some games.
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June 15th 2009 at 10:25 PM
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srx_600
www.snowmobilehotspots.com
srx_600 if its gonna be this warm i would rather have it be summer...
Updated Thursday at 8:28 PM
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Member Since: April 29th 2007
Location: South Dakota, USA
Current Sled: 2003 RMK 700 151
2008-2009 Miles: 1200
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My girlfriend just got a laptop off of tigerdirect.com for like $475 and it has a 2.2Ghz Dual Core AMD CPU, 3 Gigs of Ram, and a 300GB HDD. Hers came with vista home premium, i nuked it all when she first got it and put a fresh install on it to get rid of all the extra crap. Runs like a top now.
My suggestion would be to put the extra coin down and get a new one from either newegg or tigerdirect (or another good site like those).
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June 15th 2009 at 11:18 PM
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SnowMan110
Strange
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1298 Posts 
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Member Since: December 12th 2003
Location: Lakeville, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 2000 Arctic-Cat ZR500
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I'm a computer salesperson, I have one thing to say: DO NOT BUY USED.
Also, listen to srx_600 and watch www.tigerdirect.com
Always great deals there.
Epic.
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June 16th 2009 at 3:42 AM
[ Modified June 16th 2009 at 3:42 AM
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Ugly_old_Poo_kid
techno-bumpkin
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1065 Posts
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Member Since: March 18th 2007
Location: Walworth, NY, USA
Current Sled: 05 Edge & Frankenstorm II
2008-2009 Miles: 165
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Some tips when buying a laptop...
Never, ever, ever, buy the el-cheapo bottom end models, even from compaq/hp... They are built with the cheapest components that can be called a laptop, and made to work till the warranty runs out, and then die. (and then you can buy another one)
I own an e-machines middle of the road AMD 3000+ with 1gb ram that I bought refurb, and My step daughter received a compaq/hp POS 3500+ 1gb lappy from her father for x-mas. Her lappy is a POS, laggy, click-n-wait PITA, and my e-machines runs circles around it. I even bumped hers up to 1GB ram to speed it up, and it was no help, the motherboard's configuration and bus speeds are just abominable.
Truth be told, I think that my old a$$ Compaq Armada p2-366 laptop could keep up with her 3500+ because it was a high end unit in it's day, and the new one is junk.
I have also had to replace both batteries (CMOS and ni-cad) in her laptop, and my e-machines ni-cad battery is just dying at 4 years old.
And I agree!! As soon as you buy a laptop, save the drivers to a pop-drive then blow away the OS on it and start with a clean install and reinstall the drivers from the pop-drive.. They come with so much pre-installed junk, that you'll see a noticable difference in speed by doing so.
Also stay away from ANYTHING norton/symantec, except corporate software. It's worse than useless, as it gives you a false sense of security that it's doing something, yet it'll slow down your pc and make it crash.
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96 - XLT/SP with Storm 800 trip/trip and now EFI - FrankenStorm II lives...
95 - RXL -- Sale Pending --
05 - Edge 800 long track - Stayin' stock for now..
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It made me more compassionate, more empathetic, more nurturing...
I FEEL LIKE I'M TRAPPED IN MY OWN WORST NIGHTMARE!!!
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June 16th 2009 at 11:06 AM
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TheFastMan
Junior Member
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136 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: May 10th 2008
Location: Michigan, USA
Current Sled: 1996 Arctic Cat ZR 580
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Thanks for the sites, they were very helpful and it looks like I can get something good in my price range. I was looking around on Tigerdirect and found this:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/...CatId=1891
What do you think?
Let it snow.
1979 Arctic Cat Jag 2000
1979 Arctic Cat El Tigre Cross Country
1970 Mercury 250ER
1973 Moto-Ski Capri 340
1996 Arctic Cat ZR 580
www.vintagesleds.com
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June 16th 2009 at 2:09 PM
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srx_600
www.snowmobilehotspots.com
srx_600 if its gonna be this warm i would rather have it be summer...
Updated Thursday at 8:28 PM
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2295 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: April 29th 2007
Location: South Dakota, USA
Current Sled: 2003 RMK 700 151
2008-2009 Miles: 1200
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Thats a pretty good deal, but the OS is 64-bit rather then the typical 32-bit so support my be hard to find. But if you get it and nuke it right away and put in a 32-bit OS you should be good.
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June 16th 2009 at 5:29 PM
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Polaris-Man
Mike Otis
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11899 Posts 
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Member Since: April 10th 2001
Location: Letellier, Manitoba, Canada
Current Sled: '08 Dragon '07 Switchback
2008-2009 Miles: 1200
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You need the 64 bit OS to make use of all the RAM. If you change it to 32 then the max you can use is 3 gb of RAM.
I have Windows Vista Ultimate x64 and I run all my old 32 bit programs on it without any trouble.
Every single day of my life has been worse than the day before it. That means every day you see me, that's the worst day of my life.
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June 16th 2009 at 6:13 PM
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Jerkyking
The voice of Common Sense...
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713 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: December 15th 2007
Location: Saint Ignace, Michigan, USA
Current Sled: 1998 Indy Trail
2008-2009 Miles: 331
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Quote originally posted by TheFastMan
Thanks for the sites, they were very helpful and it looks like I can get something good in my price range. I was looking around on Tigerdirect and found this:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/...CatId=1891
What do you think?
Stay away from Refurbs too (and Dells).
1997 Indy Trail Touring
1998 Indy Trail
2007 Honda Rancher ES 4x4
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June 16th 2009 at 9:43 PM
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shortstop20
I NEED SNOW!!!!
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3835 Posts
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Member Since: August 9th 2004
Location: Stickney, SD, USA
Current Sled: '09 Summit XP 800R 154" X
2008-2009 Miles: 400
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Quote originally posted by Polaris-Man
You need the 64 bit OS to make use of all the RAM. If you change it to 32 then the max you can use is 3 gb of RAM.
I have Windows Vista Ultimate x64 and I run all my old 32 bit programs on it without any trouble.
X2.
I've been running 64-bit for a while and had no problems with 32-bit programs. 64 bit is really coming into the market hard now. It's the way to go IMO.
2009 Ski-Doo Summit XP 800 154" X package - Quick Clickers, Between the Lines Designs Ice Scratchers, Tunnel & Rail Stiffeners
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June 16th 2009 at 10:25 PM
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TheFastMan
Junior Member
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136 Posts
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Member Since: May 10th 2008
Location: Michigan, USA
Current Sled: 1996 Arctic Cat ZR 580
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Okay, what about refurbed computers? Good, bad, okay? Its a nice computer and right in my price range. I know the price is because of the refurb, but I couldn't afford the same thing new. I guess I could get the warranty deal they offer or I could just take it somewhere to get it fixed if it breaks. That's not too big of a deal to me.
Let it snow.
1979 Arctic Cat Jag 2000
1979 Arctic Cat El Tigre Cross Country
1970 Mercury 250ER
1973 Moto-Ski Capri 340
1996 Arctic Cat ZR 580
www.vintagesleds.com
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June 16th 2009 at 10:40 PM
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ACG
Sell-Out - Moderator
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9086 Posts 
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Member Since: October 29th 2001
Location: Bountiful, UT, USA
Current Sled: 2009 Dragon 800
2008-2009 Miles: 1500
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Quote originally posted by TheFastMan
Okay, what about refurbed computers? Good, bad, okay? Its a nice computer and right in my price range. I know the price is because of the refurb, but I couldn't afford the same thing new. I guess I could get the warranty deal they offer or I could just take it somewhere to get it fixed if it breaks. That's not too big of a deal to me.
By the time you get the warranty or pay for the repairs it may need you would have spent enough money to just purchase new.
My recomendation...buy a Mac...but they will be out of your price range.
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June 16th 2009 at 10:57 PM
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shortstop20
I NEED SNOW!!!!
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3835 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: August 9th 2004
Location: Stickney, SD, USA
Current Sled: '09 Summit XP 800R 154" X
2008-2009 Miles: 400
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I'd stay away from refurbs. Just my opinion though.
2009 Ski-Doo Summit XP 800 154" X package - Quick Clickers, Between the Lines Designs Ice Scratchers, Tunnel & Rail Stiffeners
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June 17th 2009 at 5:09 AM
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Ugly_old_Poo_kid
techno-bumpkin
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1065 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: March 18th 2007
Location: Walworth, NY, USA
Current Sled: 05 Edge & Frankenstorm II
2008-2009 Miles: 165
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Refurbs are like used, except that they have been cleaned up and had broken stuff fixed.
IMO, grab a refurb... Save the buxx, and know that whatever normally goes wrong with that particular model, already has, and has already been repaired. So it has a scratch or dent, it's functionally new and will probably outlast a new version of the same model. 
And don't buy extended warranty, they are a rip-off.
95 - Storm 800 - Modded - AKA: FrankenStorm - Totalled near 100mph at Tug Hill!
96 - XLT/SP with Storm 800 trip/trip and now EFI - FrankenStorm II lives...
95 - RXL -- Sale Pending --
05 - Edge 800 long track - Stayin' stock for now..
---------------------------------------------
It made me more compassionate, more empathetic, more nurturing...
I FEEL LIKE I'M TRAPPED IN MY OWN WORST NIGHTMARE!!!
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June 17th 2009 at 11:56 PM
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srx_600
www.snowmobilehotspots.com
srx_600 if its gonna be this warm i would rather have it be summer...
Updated Thursday at 8:28 PM
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2295 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: April 29th 2007
Location: South Dakota, USA
Current Sled: 2003 RMK 700 151
2008-2009 Miles: 1200
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I got a refurb desktop, gateway, and its been running strong for about 5 years now. Granted i have been upgrading and changing stuff on it since day one, but thats half the fun.
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June 18th 2009 at 1:06 AM
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shortstop20
I NEED SNOW!!!!
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3835 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: August 9th 2004
Location: Stickney, SD, USA
Current Sled: '09 Summit XP 800R 154" X
2008-2009 Miles: 400
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Quote originally posted by Ugly_old_Poo_kid
know that whatever normally goes wrong with that particular model, already has, and has already been repaired.
Probably been repaired with the same parts as stock.
Quote originally posted by srx_600
I got a refurb desktop, gateway, and its been running strong for about 5 years now. Granted i have been upgrading and changing stuff on it since day one, but thats half the fun.
If you're that kind of person, some people have no desire to fiddle with computers.
Just sayin'. 
2009 Ski-Doo Summit XP 800 154" X package - Quick Clickers, Between the Lines Designs Ice Scratchers, Tunnel & Rail Stiffeners
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June 18th 2009 at 10:14 PM
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srx_600
www.snowmobilehotspots.com
srx_600 if its gonna be this warm i would rather have it be summer...
Updated Thursday at 8:28 PM
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2295 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: April 29th 2007
Location: South Dakota, USA
Current Sled: 2003 RMK 700 151
2008-2009 Miles: 1200
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I know what you're saying, if you dont want any hassle buy new. But if you like to tinker then a refurb isnt a bad idea.
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June 19th 2009 at 8:05 PM
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TheFastMan
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136 Posts
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Location: Michigan, USA
Current Sled: 1996 Arctic Cat ZR 580
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Thanks for the input. I think I'm going to buy the Gateway. I'm not much of a computer tinkerer. I can operate them, but all the computer talk is a foreign language to me!
Let it snow.
1979 Arctic Cat Jag 2000
1979 Arctic Cat El Tigre Cross Country
1970 Mercury 250ER
1973 Moto-Ski Capri 340
1996 Arctic Cat ZR 580
www.vintagesleds.com
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June 21st 2009 at 10:21 AM
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ProchargedCobra
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I had a Toshiba M115, and the only thing I've broke on it in the last 3 years was the dvd drive because I dropped it and it broke the drive. I've had good luck with toshiba. Only thing is, most of them, after 2-3 years, the screen controller goes out, and its a $20 repair.
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