[dba-Tech] Is this laptop any good?

Rocky Smolin - Beach Access Software bchacc at san.rr.com
Sat Jun 26 22:17:07 CDT 2004


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jwcolby" <jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com>
To: "'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'"
<dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2004 3:24 PM
Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] Is this laptop any good?


> Maybe not.  That machine looks exactly the same as a HP machine, just
> different brand and model number.  However they do say all shipping
laptops
> don't have the problem.
>
> They were nice enough to say other manufacturers might have the problem,
but
> don't give enough else to determine if I do.  I tried downloading their
> little app but it figures out mine isn't an HP and refuses to load.
>
> 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: Saturday, June 26, 2004 9:38 AM
> To: Discussion of Hardware and Software issues
> Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] Is this laptop any good?
>
>
> I got the Compaq Presario R3000 (R3160 actually) so I guess I dodged that
> bullet.  I hope.
>
> Rocky
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "DJK(John) Robinson" <djkr at msn.com>
> To: "'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues'"
> <dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com>
> Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2004 1:08 AM
> Subject: RE: [dba-Tech] Is this laptop any good?
>
>
> > 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
> > > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > > dba-Tech mailing list
> > > > > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com
> > > > > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech
> > > > > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > The information in this e-mail is confidential and may also be
> > > > > legally privileged. The contents are intended for
> > > recipient only and
> > > > > are subject to the legal notice available on request from :
> > > webmaster at alcontrol.co.uk
> > > > > ALcontrol Laboratories is a trading division of ALcontrol UK
> > > > > Limited. Registered Office: Templeborough House, Mill Close,
> > > > > Rotherham, S60 1BZ. Registered in England and Wales No 4057291
> > > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > > dba-Tech mailing list
> > > > > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com
> > > > > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech
> > > > > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com
> > > >
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > dba-Tech mailing list
> > > > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com
> > > > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech
> > > > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > dba-Tech mailing list
> > > > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com
> > > > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech
> > > > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > dba-Tech mailing list
> > > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com
> > > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech
> > > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > dba-Tech mailing list
> > > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com
> > > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech
> > > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com
> > >
> > _______________________________________________
> > dba-Tech mailing list
> > dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com
> > http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech
> > Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com
> >
>
> _______________________________________________
> dba-Tech mailing list
> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com
> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech
> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> dba-Tech mailing list
> dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com
> http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech
> Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com
>




More information about the dba-Tech mailing list