| Pages in topic: < [1 2] | How long do you keep your PC? Thread poster: sayemonne
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| Depends on what you want to use it for. | Nov 22, 2011 |
Hi,
Usually I conduct training requiring his machine performance. For the past years I have been using notebooks with big screens. I always make sure I buy them with a three years 3/3/3 warranty to make sure nothing happens during that time. After three years, if the machine is still running well, I still continue using and perhaps migrate to a bigger Hard disk.
If the notebook does not perform anymore, I just pass it to someone who is using it for typing or to do simple work.... See more Hi,
Usually I conduct training requiring his machine performance. For the past years I have been using notebooks with big screens. I always make sure I buy them with a three years 3/3/3 warranty to make sure nothing happens during that time. After three years, if the machine is still running well, I still continue using and perhaps migrate to a bigger Hard disk.
If the notebook does not perform anymore, I just pass it to someone who is using it for typing or to do simple work. I make sure I give him/her at least a 19" monitor with a good keyboard and mouse. It becomes a nice PC that can be used for another 3 years at least.
As for the PC, the end of its life is usually when the motherboard is dead or there are no more spare-parts to heal it. The longest I have kept a PC was 8 years until I did not have space to put it and gave it away.
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| | | | Ines Burrell 
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| Why I use laptop | Nov 23, 2011 |
I actually have to use a laptop for health reasons - I have a chronic upper back pain and am on very strong pain killers because of that. I could not survive even two hours sitting by the desk, so instead I recline on a pile of cushions on my bed and that would be very difficult to do while using a desktop.
Also, I have family in Portugal and we visit them every year for a month or so, therefore portability is a must.
All in all I am happy with the setup. I pay extra i... See more I actually have to use a laptop for health reasons - I have a chronic upper back pain and am on very strong pain killers because of that. I could not survive even two hours sitting by the desk, so instead I recline on a pile of cushions on my bed and that would be very difficult to do while using a desktop.
Also, I have family in Portugal and we visit them every year for a month or so, therefore portability is a must.
All in all I am happy with the setup. I pay extra insurance for my laptop and it has to be repaired or exchanged for a new one within 10 days while providing me with a loaner laptop while my machine is away. I would not dream of not having an extended guarantee. And to be honest, so far I have saved a hefty sum due to write-offs as the insurance premiums have amounted to far less than the price of a brand new laptop (or laptops in my case).
It is true that an expensive model does not necessarily mean a better quality but I always go for the best speed possible and that at the moment is i7 which would be difficult to get if I chose a cheaper model. I also like a good screen and a decent graphics card. And if my insurance pays for it - why not? ▲ Collapse
| | | | | My suggestion | Nov 24, 2011 |
Hi Burrell,
Sorry to hear about your health problems. I hope everything would be better in the near future.
My suggestion would be to buy something that does not cost more than USD1,100.00 before tax. Choose a monitor which is about 14.x" or the most 15.x" . Remember that bigger is the screen heavier is the machine.
As for the warranty issue, make sure you see this: warranty 3/3/3 meaning that during the three years after purchase, they should come to your house (... See more Hi Burrell,
Sorry to hear about your health problems. I hope everything would be better in the near future.
My suggestion would be to buy something that does not cost more than USD1,100.00 before tax. Choose a monitor which is about 14.x" or the most 15.x" . Remember that bigger is the screen heavier is the machine.
As for the warranty issue, make sure you see this: warranty 3/3/3 meaning that during the three years after purchase, they should come to your house (registered address), they will come with the spare-parts and repair your notebook on the spot.
Some models might come with international warranty, but I am not sure how that can be stretched out.
As for the brand, I have my own choice, however, as I know these companies differ from region to region in terms of quality and support.
I hope this would help.
Cheers.
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