[dba-Tech] Is this laptop any good?

DJK(John) Robinson djkr at msn.com
Sat Jun 26 03:08:02 CDT 2004


Seen this?

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/06/26/hp_ram_recall/

John


> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com 
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby
> Sent: 24 June 2004 02:35
> To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'
> Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] Is this laptop any good?
> 
> 
> LOL.  Ya shoulda got the emachines m6805.  I sure love mine.  
> And at 1500 - $250 rebate +$250 extended service plan...
> 
> I'm quite sure you'll enjoy that machine though, it's a good 
> one.  That's the one I was looking at before I got the EMachines.
> 
> John W. Colby 
> www.ColbyConsulting.com
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of 
> Rocky Smolin - Beach Access Software
> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 6:24 PM
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Is this laptop any good?
> 
> 
> Well, I did it.  Got the box described below.  I went for 
> Fry's service plan, too.  I never get service plans on any 
> computer or appliance but I've heard so many stories about 
> portables for some reason I felt like I should - $250 for 
> three years.  Karma says my insurance will prevent any and 
> all hardware problems.
> 
> Plugged it in and it connected to my network over the 
> wireless right away.
> 
> Lots of fun stuff to do now - Zone Alarm, Pop Up Stopper, 
> test the email, load Office.  Sounds like a late night. :))))
> 
> Rocky
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Bartow" <john at winhaven.net>
> To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues" 
> <dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 9:05 AM
> Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] Is this laptop any good?
> 
> 
> > Rocky,
> > Last time I checked (a couple of years ago) none of the big 
> name brand
> > companies (including Apple) made their own laptops - they rebranded 
> > them.
> I
> > don't know if this is still so.
> >
> > I have 2 Compaqs PCs behind me right now (including the one 
> I'm using
> > to type this.) No problems. I have many on client sites - 
> no problems. 
> > But
> yes,
> > I have had problems with Compaq's proprietary ways in the 
> past and its
> > a hard thing to shake off. I have had just as many problems 
> with HP, 
> > Dell, IBM, eMachines, MPC, etc.
> >
> > IMO it matters not what brand name you purchase but what 
> cost level of
> said
> > brand name you purchase.
> >
> > John B.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> > [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]On Behalf Of Rocky
> > Smolin
> > - Beach Access Software
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 10:26 AM
> > To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> > Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Is this laptop any good?
> >
> >
> > No haggling at Fry's.  Pick it up. Pay for it.  End of discussion.
> >
> > I don't know about displays.  Do you know what XGA TFT is and as
> > opposed
> to
> > what?
> >
> > Also, I don't know why, but I've got a bias against COMPAQ.  I know
> > they make good stuff.  Seems they always do something to 
> tweak their 
> > hardware
> so
> > you have to buy parts from them.  Or something.
> >
> > Rocky
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jon Tydda" <Jon.Tydda at alcontrol.co.uk>
> > To: "'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'"
> > <dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 8:00 AM
> > Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] Is this laptop any good?
> >
> >
> > > Sounds good to me - try and get an upgrade to XP Pro and more RAM
> > > (haggle!!!) but otherwise it's very good.
> > >
> > >
> > > Jon
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Rocky Smolin - Beach Access Software
> > > [mailto:bchacc at san.rr.com]
> > > Sent: 23 June 2004 15:59
> > > To: dba-tech
> > > Subject: [dba-Tech] Is this laptop any good?
> > >
> > >
> > > Fry's today:
> > >
> > > Compaq
> > > AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3200+
> > > 15.4 XGA TFT display
> > > 512MB RAM DDR
> > > 80GB HD
> > > DVD+R/+RW Combo drive
> > > Integrated WiFi (802.11g)
> > > 56k, Ethernet & USB
> > > Windows XP Home
> > > $1500
> > >
> > > Opinions?
> > >
> > > TIA
> > >
> > > Rocky
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