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Question for Computer Geeks regarding new laptop!

 
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12/26/2007 04:13 PM
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Is it possible to put a new keyboard on the laptop?


Yea, probably.. a quick fix might be a keyboard that you can plug into USB. It might be a hassle dragging it around with your laptop, but at least you can then take the time on deciding what you really want to do.

It looks like I can get a new keyboard for around $50. I need to find a good computer tech store - not BestBuy, that can help me with this stuff.
 Quoting: 2XSecretAgent


Yikes! 50 bucks? I thought they were a lot cheaper.. like this one I found here:


 [link to www.provantage.com] 



Or check check out Newegg .. we buy a lot of things from them. Excellent, fast service. I don't go to places like BestBuy etc. unless there is some really cool deal on something.
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12/26/2007 04:15 PM
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Why would you get a Windows laptop instead of a Mac? Bad move IMHO.
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Ya Know, I really despise people that think Mac or PC is better than the other. I run both, they both have problems. the Mac, IMO, however, is a toy compared to my PC Workstation.

That said i really don't like Vista and frankly mis Windows 2000, my server runs it and never, ever, crashes or needs a reboot.
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12/26/2007 04:20 PM
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Hello 2X

HP laptops seem to be the "best" buy at the moment...most "stuff" for your $$$... :)

Go to HP's website and you can order one with XP still in it (Refurbished Models) for about 10%-20% cheaper then new. These are new models, but because they were "pre-owned" they can't sell them as "new". Say a company buys a 500 of them, but only needs 480...they send the 20 laptops back, HP takes them and even though the box was never opened, they open the box, run the tests on them and put them back into the box and place them back on the market as "Refurbished"...still get the same warranty and all, as if it was new, which it is really. We have bought several of them this way...works out very nice!

Hope this helps and Merry Christmas hun!


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12/26/2007 04:26 PM
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anyone who has an older windows laptop considering upgrading to a newer model should try reforming their harddrive and installing PuppyLinux or DamnSmall. Do it just for the hell of it, what have you got to lose, you're probably going to basically trash the old laptop anyway, give it away or whatever. PuppyLinux runs so fast on old hardware you might reconsider buying something new.
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FFS

All you wannabes just foaming at the mouth.
If you want an XP Laptop just buy one.

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12/26/2007 04:31 PM
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I started out as a mac guy 20 years ago

went to a pc because it was in all the offices I worked in

I am going back to a mac for my home machine .

I run an ISP , Users just have all kinds for problems with Vista .

my 2 cents

This is why I want a new laptop with XP still on it! I doubt I will find any in the stores.
 Quoting: 2XSecretAgent



Last month Best Buys still had some laptops with XP !!
Dont go with crappy Vista !! its a pain in the ..s
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Re: Question for Computer Geeks regarding new laptop!
I started out as a mac guy 20 years ago

went to a pc because it was in all the offices I worked in

I am going back to a mac for my home machine .

I run an ISP , Users just have all kinds for problems with Vista .

my 2 cents

This is why I want a new laptop with XP still on it! I doubt I will find any in the stores.
 Quoting: 2XSecretAgent



go to DELL i just got one and it has XP
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12/26/2007 08:24 PM
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Re: Question for Computer Geeks regarding new laptop!
Is it possible to put a new keyboard on the laptop?


Yea, probably.. a quick fix might be a keyboard that you can plug into USB. It might be a hassle dragging it around with your laptop, but at least you can then take the time on deciding what you really want to do.

It looks like I can get a new keyboard for around $50. I need to find a good computer tech store - not BestBuy, that can help me with this stuff.


Yikes! 50 bucks? I thought they were a lot cheaper.. like this one I found here:


 [link to www.provantage.com] 



Or check check out Newegg .. we buy a lot of things from them. Excellent, fast service. I don't go to places like BestBuy etc. unless there is some really cool deal on something.
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 343861

The keyboard I found was an actual gateway laptop replacement keyboard - not a usb external keyboard.
I'm not sure how to replace it myself though.
Let's agree to respect each others views, no matter how wrong yours may be.
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Re: Question for Computer Geeks regarding new laptop!
Is it possible to put a new keyboard on the laptop?


Yea, probably.. a quick fix might be a keyboard that you can plug into USB. It might be a hassle dragging it around with your laptop, but at least you can then take the time on deciding what you really want to do.

It looks like I can get a new keyboard for around $50. I need to find a good computer tech store - not BestBuy, that can help me with this stuff.


Yikes! 50 bucks? I thought they were a lot cheaper.. like this one I found here:


 [link to www.provantage.com] 



Or check check out Newegg .. we buy a lot of things from them. Excellent, fast service. I don't go to places like BestBuy etc. unless there is some really cool deal on something.

The keyboard I found was an actual gateway laptop replacement keyboard - not a usb external keyboard.
I'm not sure how to replace it myself though.
 Quoting: 2XSecretAgent

buy the keyboard take ii and your old laptop to a tech and voila
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12/27/2007 09:04 AM
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MacBook
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Is it possible to put a new keyboard on the laptop?



 Quoting: 2XSecretAgent


There are several choices from blue tooth to usb. I have seen some that roll up. Go search and dont be surprised by the new options.

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