Kip Powick Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Those of you who followed my exploits in Cuba realize that my laptop blew its screen. I found that to replace the screen would cost me $948.00 plus installation and being a relatively cheap ex aviator I decided to splurge the extra $$$ and go for a new laptop I need something that does not have all the bells and whistles on it as I use it primarily for word processing and running a Nav program, with GPS connected, on my boat. I have been looking at a Dell 1150 but am open to advice. Would like to stay under $1500.00 Also, my old laptop OS was Win 98 and my desktop is Win2KPro. I use AJC Sync to move stuff between the computers and am wondering if XP Home or XP Pro is what I should use. Any thoughts would be appreciated and I really don't need this thing to go "on line" so that is not an important factor. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsbs Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Kip I see on e-Bay there is a couple of Dell 1150s brand new still in box. Currently going for $590.00-620.00US N Hilliard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.O. Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 I love my company Dell D505, which I've had for 1 1/2 yrs without a single hiccup. As for the OS, I'll defer to the techno geeks out there. XP Pro works well for me on the laptop, and I have the XP Media Centre edition on my PC at home, which is great for managing TV, music, photos and video files. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Powick Posted February 12, 2005 Author Share Posted February 12, 2005 Kip I see on e-Bay there is a couple of Dell 1150s brand new still in box. Currently going for $590.00-620.00US N Hilliard Yeh, just watched one go for 730.00USD plus 65.00USD shipping and Insurance so that puts it at about 995.00CDN but not sure about Customs and such. Have a son living in US...I'll let him buy one if it looks good. Fun to watch the bids takeoff with just seconds left !!!!! Lots of good deals on EBay EDIT... Rec'd an email from a fellow who gave me some links to check. Wow...in the US I can get a Brand new screen for $285.00 USD. at a Computer parts shop or a used one with a few scuff marks on E-Bay for $89.00USD Far cry from the $900.00+ I was quoted by the manufacturer, What to do---what to do ... Do Not Disturb...cheap pilot thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super 80 Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 I am pretty partial to Fujitsu, unfortunately, their distribution in Canada leaves alot to be desired. This one is nice, I am going to buy it after I get my tax refund. http://www.fujitsu.ca/products/notebooks/l...eries/s2020_IV/ Unless your in a corporate networked environment, XP Professional is a waste of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boestar Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Unless your in a corporate networked environment, XP Professional is a waste of money. I beg to differ. XP Pro has some advantages over its scaled down counterpart. The one feature I use most that home does not have is the remote desktop feature which allows me to use my computer from anywhere as if I were sitting at it. I have used Pro since the very beginning. I do not like the watered down verrsions that Microsloth likes to make for all of their products. For me it is all or nothing. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickle Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Try this site: http://www.dfsdirect.ca/ This is for Dell's lease returns and open box items. A fellow I worked with bought one of their open box systems and figured that he saved about 400.00 over the normal dell pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Powick Posted March 1, 2005 Author Share Posted March 1, 2005 Finally...I am once more "connected". Compaq Presario V2010US - WinXP Home - 1.6Ghz - 60g HardDrive and I have gone "wireless"...oweeeahoooe !!! Got it on sale as it is a 2004 model, new out out the box. Neighbours son who works at a "store" got it for me. Color me happy-happy-happy......... Sure easy to transfer files between the Desktop and the Laptop when wireless and am really impressing SWMBO when I set it down next to the dinnner table !!! (just kiddin) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canus Chinookus Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 just make sure your wireless network is secure... you'd be amazed how easy it is to 'leech' off a wireless connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yul07 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Got my folks a cisco/lynksys wireless router for their lap-top. If anyone has one of the beastes how do I secure the link. When they connect, the system status box says it is unlocked. Somebody in the neighbourhood also has a wireless router. I can see it, but theirs is locked. Is my parents system locked to them, and encrypted only to ours. Thanks...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.O. Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 It has to be done during the setup process. Look for the term WEP on the setup page. The manual that's on the CD with the Linksys router should explain how to make the network secure. Go for the highest level of security available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yul07 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Thanks J.O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingjockey Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 J.O. a little advise please Just bought a wired router but still in box. I wanted the extra protection and to be able to access the internet with my laptop. Would I be better off getting a wireless? thanks for any input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Powick Posted March 3, 2005 Author Share Posted March 3, 2005 Wireless is merely a convenience if you want to move your computer from room to room. If you are always going to be using your laptop at the same location, a router that is hardwired in is fine and security is not an issue. A hard wired router is not accessible to others. If you have a desktop and a laptop, a wireless router will give you the option of having the desktop always connected to the Net and being able to take the laptop anywhere in the house and still be connected to the Net. It also allows you the option of transferring data between the two computers without a cable connection. The new wireless routers have security features built into them and it is just a matter of "turning on" the features when they are installed. (see JO's post above) Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Hi Kip: I got a laugh from reading this. You started off with, "I need something that does not have all the bells and whistles on it," and "I really don't need this thing to go "on line" so that is not an important factor." You end up with a new razzle-dazzle wireless machine! The same thing always happens to me too. I start off planning to buy a used PDA and end up with a new notebook. I plan to rent the subcompact and end up with the SUV. Why do we deceive ourselves? seeker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccairspace Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Hi Kip: I got a laugh from reading this. You started off with, "I need something that does not have all the bells and whistles on it," and "I really don't need this thing to go "on line" so that is not an important factor." You end up with a new razzle-dazzle wireless machine! The same thing always happens to me too. I start off planning to buy a used PDA and end up with a new notebook. I plan to rent the subcompact and end up with the SUV. Why do we deceive ourselves? seeker It's because pilots are like Magpies or Whiskey Jacks... can't resist new shiny gizmos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Cronin Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Query... What's a Whiskey Jack? [Thanks Jack, I know what whiskey is! It's a Whiskey Jack I'm asking about ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Powick Posted March 3, 2005 Author Share Posted March 3, 2005 Rationalizing Now - - Rationalizing Now --- Rationalizing Now Well a "fellow" convinced me that it was easier to swap files between the computers if one went "wireless" and the new machine came with all the wireless voodoo magic in it so all I needed was a router and instead of buying a $20.00 cable I felt it was better to spend $60.00 on a new router and Scuba 02 said "Do what you want" and the wireless router is "new" and has a cute antennae and it was easy to set up and Scuba 02 was buying cause it is my anniversary present and it does look new and shinny and it has lots of little lights that flash and glow and ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kip Powick Posted March 3, 2005 Author Share Posted March 3, 2005 Query... What's a Whiskey Jack? [Thanks Jack, I know what whiskey is! It's a Whiskey Jack I'm asking about ] Here ya go..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Cronin Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Ahhh... a birdie... I shoulda known.... Thank you sir. Domo arigato Salama Do chay Khamsa hamnida Merci Gracias Danka tanks buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccairspace Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Rationalizing Now - - Rationalizing Now --- Rationalizing Now Getting lots and lots of laughs this morning! Query... What's a Whiskey Jack? It's a bird. A very unintimidated and inquisitive bird. First time I met one, it shared my sandwich... as I was eating it! One bite for me; one bite for him. If I find a picture I will try and post it (ace computer nerd that I am ) ccairspace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccairspace Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Good grief Kip! How do you do that so fast? Thanks though. Don't need to spend hours figuring out how to post pictures again. cc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky High Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 Voracious little creatures those things. I've been sitting up in the mountains having dinner and had a whiskey jack sitting on one side of my plate eating my food while I was eating off the other side.. Good stuff with the laptop Kip. There are a lot of bargains to be had out there if you take the time to look around. Might want to keep it away from the carribean this time.. heh.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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