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Posted by Phillipa on October 19, 2009, at 0:41:55
My husband is freaking out!!! His Toshiba laptop screen went black and he is in the dark!!! Can't run an internet business now! Will take to Best Buy for opinion but is a new laptop needed and what do you folks like for the money? I hear Mac is most durable but don't know anything about. How about data transfer compatability? I am lost and need help! Thanks in advance. Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on October 19, 2009, at 0:51:39
In reply to HELP my husband ...laptop fix/replace, posted by Phillipa on October 19, 2009, at 0:41:55
Did what Dr Bob said to do use me and him sign his name but he didn't chicken!!!!! Anyway need to run our ebay can't without computer. Whos the experts in affordable laptops?????? Thanks Love Phillipa for Greg
Posted by Phil on October 19, 2009, at 4:59:14
In reply to Re: HELP my husband ...laptop fix/replace, posted by Phillipa on October 19, 2009, at 0:51:39
Did you have BB run recovery disks when you bought it?
Posted by Phillipa on October 19, 2009, at 10:20:53
In reply to Re: HELP my husband ...laptop fix/replace, posted by Phil on October 19, 2009, at 4:59:14
Phil, there were no back-up disc done. I think the workings are fine, just the display can't be seen. Greg
Posted by hyperfocus on October 19, 2009, at 14:30:42
In reply to HELP my husband ...laptop fix/replace, posted by Phillipa on October 19, 2009, at 0:41:55
Well I have a Dell and it's been pretty good to me in spite of all the abuse it gets. You can get a nice 15" Dell for a modest sum. Mac is different. It's better than a Windows PC but more expensive and has some downsides compared to PCs. But if you can afford it I say go for it.
If you need data transfer then your technician will be able to pull the hard drive from your old one and stick it in an external USB enclosure and copy your data from that. They should be able to export and import your internet bookmarks and history which I guess would be important for an internet business
Posted by Phillipa on October 19, 2009, at 16:13:57
In reply to Re: HELP my husband ...laptop fix/replace » Phillipa, posted by hyperfocus on October 19, 2009, at 14:30:42
What do you think of this he is having a guy order a new screen for old laptop and gave him a monitor to use til comes in. I'm against it but it's his money. Anyone think this is smart or dumb? Thanks Love Phillipa
Posted by moonshadow on October 23, 2009, at 9:10:10
In reply to Re: HELP my husband ...laptop fix/replace, posted by Phillipa on October 19, 2009, at 16:13:57
> What do you think of this he is having a guy order a new screen for old laptop and gave him a monitor to use til comes in. I'm against it but it's his money. Anyone think this is smart or dumb? Thanks Love Phillipa
I think it's a total waste to buy a new screen for a laptop. It will cost almost as much to get a new one. Laptops aren't meant to last forever.
I would get the data off, and either buy a new laptop or get a desktop, which are by far cheaper.
(dh is a computer guy, so I hear all about this stuff)
Good luck, phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on October 23, 2009, at 20:11:47
In reply to Re: HELP my husband ...laptop fix/replace, posted by moonshadow on October 23, 2009, at 9:10:10
Hi Moonshadow what is best brands of both? As need for business. Appreciate the answer. Phillipa
Posted by moonshadow on October 24, 2009, at 14:17:08
In reply to Re: HELP my husband ...laptop fix/replace » moonshadow, posted by Phillipa on October 23, 2009, at 20:11:47
> Hi Moonshadow what is best brands of both? As need for business. Appreciate the answer. Phillipa
Dh suggests Dell, because they have good support, and the company is stable, and he has had good experiences working with them. I have a Gateway, which I HATE! (dh was cheap when he bought me my computer)
Posted by Phillipa on October 24, 2009, at 21:50:44
In reply to Re: HELP my husband ...laptop fix/replace, posted by moonshadow on October 24, 2009, at 14:17:08
Thanks he did it anyway $225.00 for new screen and installation think it will work? Love Phillipa
Posted by Moonshadow on October 28, 2009, at 21:14:42
In reply to Re: HELP my husband ...laptop fix/replace » moonshadow, posted by Phillipa on October 24, 2009, at 21:50:44
> Thanks he did it anyway $225.00 for new screen and installation think it will work? Love Phillipa
I hope so! Question is, how long until something else breaks. Hence my love/hate relationship w/ laptops.
Posted by Phillipa on October 28, 2009, at 23:05:43
In reply to Re: HELP my husband ...laptop fix/replace, posted by Moonshadow on October 28, 2009, at 21:14:42
Exactly my thoughts also and couldn't believe how low prices are now on new computers at Best Buys. I got myself a new Samsung Monitor I think 20 Inches for only $139 pretty good. Love Phillipa
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