Author Topic: question for computer people (Read 1804 times)

weekapaug19 · « **on:** August 01, 2007, 01:35:34 pm »

A quick question for you computer smart people out there. I\'m starting up grad school online and need to buy a laptop with wireless internet. Do you think this computer is a good deal, or if not where I should look to get one. Thanks! Also, for wireless internet, do you need to do anything besides find a place that you get a signal and the just load internet explorer?

This one is on sale for a couple more days.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Acer-Aspire-15-4-Widescreen-Notebook-PC-5100-5033/sem/rpsm/oid/174510/catOid/-12963/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

kindm's · « **Reply #1 on:** August 01, 2007, 02:09:12 pm »

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A quick question for you computer smart people out there. I\'m starting up grad school online and need to buy a laptop with wireless internet. Do you think this computer is a good deal, or if not where I should look to get one. Thanks! Also, for wireless internet, do you need to do anything besides find a place that you get a signal and the just load internet explorer?

This one is on sale for a couple more days.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Acer-Aspire-15-4-Widescreen-Notebook-PC-5100-5033/sem/rpsm/oid/174510/catOid/-12963/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

The price is pretty good and the reviews seem solid.

Newegg has the same lappy and some other is that price range.

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=32&name=Laptops-Notebooks

The only drawback is it has Vista. Which isn\'t that big a deal but there are some compatibility problems with certain software but for what you intend to do with it it most likely won\'t be an issue.

I haven\'t used an ACER computer in a long time but they have been around a while so thats a good thing.

weekapaug19 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 01, 2007, 02:24:34 pm »

ok....thanks for the feedback on this. Also, another question, but is there any place to get microsoft office without paying full price for it? If i remember correctly, isn\'t it a couple hundred bucks by itself

ChrisF · « **Reply #3 on:** August 01, 2007, 02:38:13 pm »

i saw a commerical on tv for hp laptops as low as $499. whatever they offer probably has everything you need included. i would get a 3 year warranty or something like that too.

kindm's · « **Reply #4 on:** August 01, 2007, 02:59:20 pm »

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ok....thanks for the feedback on this. Also, another question, but is there any place to get microsoft office without paying full price for it? If i remember correctly, isn\'t it a couple hundred bucks by itself

Since your in school you should only be purchasing "educational" versions of any software you need. Photoshop, Office whatever. It is much much cheaper than buying it retail.

many retailers will have the educational versions. It is the same as the retail stuff but cheaper and technically it is only supposed to be sold to students, teachers, Profs etc.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Description=office+%2B+student&x=0&y=0

You\'ll notice right away that the price is only like $120ish compared to $349.00 etc

Or if you don\'t really need microsoft you could use open office. It has everything you could possibly want and it is free.

http://www.openoffice.org

davepeck · « **Reply #5 on:** August 01, 2007, 03:07:51 pm »

it\'s a stretch, but if you happen to know anyone in the military, you (they) could get Office 2007 for $19.95... details:

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All military service members with access to the AKO website: To purchase for individual home use any of the below programs, you just need to go to the Deals in Technology page inside AKO and click on the Microsoft Home Program link. Save the military program use code that is depicted on the next AKO webpage. It should direct you to https://ascp.monmouth.army.mil/scp/software/hup.jsp. You have to submit your ako address, army program code, and your information after which Microsoft sends you the approved link to the portal to buy the programs. For only 19.95 plus tax each (no combining shipping) you can buy Office 2007 and other program suites. Cheaper than even buying the programs at the AAFES stores.

Program Information and Available Items:

The Microsoft (MS) Home Use Program (HUP) was approved for all Army
personnel. This includes, Active Duty, Reserve, Guard and Civilians
currently employed by the Army. Detailed information as to the Home Use
Rights End User License Agreement (EULA) will be available on the ASCP
Web site this week with the memorandum signed by LTG Steven Boutelle.
Visit the Deals in Technology page for the location.

Microsoft® Office Enterprise 2007
Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 is the most complete Microsoft toolset provided for people who must collaborate with others and work with information efficiently, regardless of location or network status. Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007 includes Outlook, Publisher, Excel, Word, Power Point, Access.

Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer 2007 provides you with tools to automate your business processes, build efficient applications on top of the Microsoft SharePoint platform, and tailor your SharePoint site to your needs, all in an IT-managed environment.

Microsoft® Office Project Standard 2007
Microsoft Office Project Standard 2007 gives you robust project management tools with the right blend of usability, power, and flexibility, so you can manage projects more efficiently and effectively. Stay informed and control project work, schedules, and finances.

Microsoft Office Visio® Professional 2007
Microsoft Office Visio Professional 2007 makes it easy for IT and business professionals to visualize, explore, and communicate complex information. It offers advanced functionality that is not available in Office Visio Standard 2007.

Current Version:
Microsoft® Office 2004 for Mac (Home Use Program)
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac unveils a host of ground-breaking new features. Documents will sing. Presentations will come alive. It can completely transform the way you create, share, and manage ideas and information. Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac includes essential tools you can use every day; it contains full versions of Word 2004, Excel 2004, PowerPoint® 2004, Entourage® 2004, and MSN® Messenger for Mac version 4.

weekapaug19 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 02, 2007, 10:31:10 am »

ok, I have it narrowed down between a couple, but just one more question. Is there a big difference between these two processers/and is it worth upgradeing to 2GB ram while taking the cheaper processer?

the 2 processers are AMD Turion 64x2 TL-56 and Intel Core Duo T2450

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Acer-Aspire-15-4-Widescreen-Notebook-PC-5100-5023/sem/rpsm/oid/185214/catOid/-12963/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do
this is the one i\'m leaning towards, the only problem is there are no customer reviews.

Thanks for the advice everybody, I really don\'t know too much about what I\'m doing here

FreeSpirit · « **Reply #7 on:** August 02, 2007, 10:37:36 am »

:shrug: I just bought a cool laptop on Ebay for $250... you should check and see if you can find what you want for much cheaper on that site

weekapaug19 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 02, 2007, 11:02:37 am »

i\'m pretty sketched out about ebay with all the scams and stuff that happen on there

derickw · « **Reply #9 on:** May 09, 2008, 02:11:52 pm »

http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?&secondlevelCategoryId=10912&firstlevelCatName=Products&firstlevelCategoryId=12292&langId=-1&storeId=10001&splCatType=1&catalogId=10051&categoryId=10056&secondlevelCatName=Technology

^^^ if anybody needs more file storage space

SlimPickens · « **Reply #10 on:** May 09, 2008, 04:41:00 pm »

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the 2 processers are AMD Turion 64x2 TL-56 and Intel Core Duo T2450

Everything that I\'ve read (which isn\'t a ton - but a handful of reviews) puts the AMD processor behind the Intel in performance.

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:shrug: I just bought a cool laptop on Ebay for $250... you should check and see if you can find what you want for much cheaper on that site

GHETTO!

Wolfman · « **Reply #11 on:** May 09, 2008, 05:24:10 pm »

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ok....thanks for the feedback on this. Also, another question, but is there any place to get microsoft office without paying full price for it? If i remember correctly, isn\'t it a couple hundred bucks by itself

The "student" version of Office runs about $100 and includes Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

Full Office includes those plus it includes Outlook, Publisher, and Access and runs a lot more, 300 range I think.

davepeck · « **Reply #12 on:** May 09, 2008, 06:08:50 pm »

love all the new replies to the 9-month old questions! :lol:

SlimPickens · « **Reply #13 on:** May 09, 2008, 07:22:26 pm »

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love all the new replies to the 9-month old questions! :lol:

me = blind poster

Rujah · « **Reply #14 on:** May 09, 2008, 07:49:18 pm »

http://www.mininova.org/search/?search=microsoft+office+2007