Many days I wish I didn't see one of them. But then again they're central to how I make a living... We've had a few Mac threads around here - but how does everyone else tackle the computer problem?
From five years back with 0 computers in the flat I'm now at 4 at home (main PC running Ubuntu Linux; a wee dinky Acer Aspire One netbook running Linux in the living room; a big old klunker Windows XP laptop; and a decent spec but cause of much frustration unused Windows XP 64bit PC that's going to be put to better use)... Add to that at work the laptop (XP), BlackBerry and desktop (XP).
One time or other thay've all posted to Talk Porty. Computer hell.
Anyone want to buy an old laptop?
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On the excess of computers...
Re: On the excess of computers...
Forgot to say... If it was down to one, it'd probably be this one... http://www.acer.com/aspireone/wangi wrote:a wee dinky Acer Aspire One netbook running Linux in the living room;
It's well small (9.8 x 6.7 x 1.1 inches with a great 9" screen) and light (less than 1kg) and cheap (bought it for £190 a few months back)... and it boots up in about 10 seconds...
Sure, I don't use it for all the photo nonsense, but for the net and documents it's a treat.
You use more computers than me.
In my wee dinky Council office in deepest darkest Lochend/Restalrig I work with 3 pcs. Two of which are dedicated to running a single program each. A further desktop I use to access the Councils Corporate network for Council wide information management programs, working on word/excel documents and for accessing the Orb.
I only have one desktop at home. I did try and buy a laptop about a month ago so that I go on the net without getting off the sofa but after spending ages picking what one I wanted, it was out of stock, though I must get round to going and trying again.
In my wee dinky Council office in deepest darkest Lochend/Restalrig I work with 3 pcs. Two of which are dedicated to running a single program each. A further desktop I use to access the Councils Corporate network for Council wide information management programs, working on word/excel documents and for accessing the Orb.
I only have one desktop at home. I did try and buy a laptop about a month ago so that I go on the net without getting off the sofa but after spending ages picking what one I wanted, it was out of stock, though I must get round to going and trying again.
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Bob Jefferson
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Great when they work and a pain when they don't. My wife works from home so she has her own computer. My old machines are passed down the chain so my son has my previous Windows XP desktop and until recently my daughter had the one before that. I installed a trial version of Safe Eyes on my son's computer, forgot the admin password and am now faced with a complete format and reinstallation to get rid of it. I have a dead laptop that needs to be repaired and a relatively new Mac that I'm still coming to terms with, main problem being that I want to move it to a different room and can't get the wireless connection to work.
I have a little Acer as well, which I use for taking notes at meetings. Works a treat, is really light and can slip into at least one of my jacket pockets.
A bit like Wangi I have a plethora of computers. There's the PC XP which I use for all my business stuff, the Mac Pro which I use for all my graphics work and the i-book for carting it around on the move.
In terms of efficiency, reliability and just plain user friendliness I prefer the Macs.
A bit like Wangi I have a plethora of computers. There's the PC XP which I use for all my business stuff, the Mac Pro which I use for all my graphics work and the i-book for carting it around on the move.
In terms of efficiency, reliability and just plain user friendliness I prefer the Macs.
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I have quite a few PCs and laptops as well. However, this is This is the new toy I got for my birthday 
It has has an 8.9 inch screen, Linux, 512MB memory, 7GB of disk space 3 USB ports, an ethernet port and two SD card slots. It boots up and is ready to surf in 50 seconds.
It has has an 8.9 inch screen, Linux, 512MB memory, 7GB of disk space 3 USB ports, an ethernet port and two SD card slots. It boots up and is ready to surf in 50 seconds.
Andy Knight
Fear knocks at the door, knowledge answers and finds nothing.
Fear knocks at the door, knowledge answers and finds nothing.
Scorpion, I have been looking at Acers. Do you know if the spec you have is the circa £250 mark. And are you happy with it?Scorpion wrote:I have quite a few PCs and laptops as well. However, this is This is the new toy I got for my birthday
It has has an 8.9 inch screen, Linux, 512MB memory, 7GB of disk space 3 USB ports, an ethernet port and two SD card slots. It boots up and is ready to surf in 50 seconds.
Sounds like this one from Tesco at £179.Porty wrote: Scorpion, I have been looking at Acers. Do you know if the spec you have is the circa £250 mark. And are you happy with it?
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That's why I started the thread. I have an Acer Aspire 1 too (but paid £200 for it, and it's blue)...Porty wrote:Very dinky and reasonably priced. Any good tho?
It's the bollocks. Does what it says on the tin. Don't expect a normal laptop you can do everything on and load on heaps of new programs... But if you want a tiny computer to quickly browse the web and check email it's great.
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Okay, it's not Windows XP. However, at £180 with Linux it's great. There is very littlle that it can't do that Windows can. I'm using it at the moment. As an aside, I noticed recently that you can buy a dongle that you can attach that will give you a wireless Internet connection for £10 a month. Does anyone know what kind of coverage you receive? Do you have to be within range of a wireless hotspot or is the range as good as a mobile phone?
Andy Knight
Fear knocks at the door, knowledge answers and finds nothing.
Fear knocks at the door, knowledge answers and finds nothing.
Scorpion, I have a dongle from '3'@ £10 per month (I don't need a great deal of time on-line). It connects from anywhere? As far as I know it connects via 'dial up connection' just like a mobile phone
Just as an afterthought you can also set it up on your home desk top so that if your internet connection goes down on your home computer you will then be able to connect via your dongle until normal service is resumed.
Just as an afterthought you can also set it up on your home desk top so that if your internet connection goes down on your home computer you will then be able to connect via your dongle until normal service is resumed.
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I've bought one in the summer and It's not bad if you want a compact laptop that you can take anywhere.Porty wrote:Very dinky and reasonably priced. Any good tho?
It's a bit too dinky to do much on though.
The keyboard is tight which means if you touch type there are a lot of typos.
There's no CD drive so I couldn't load windown 2003 on and if you don't want to buy 2007 yet (I don't as all my machines are 2003) then you're skuppered. Have had to make do with Office works. Also cant play CD's or DVD unless you load film or music onto memory stick 1st.
The build in mouse pad is a bit weird too with a very clunky left click.
It really depends what you want to do with it.
I had to go out and buy a bigger laptop straight away as it was too small for me. Still kept the Acer one though as it's so cute.
That is all helpful and informative stuff. The dongle thingy I had not heard of. But I have wondered why when I already pay 10 pounds a month for unlimited web access on my phone I can't simply connect it to a pc or laptop and access that way? Why cant The phone becomes a dongle!- edited for clarity
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Black Mamba
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That is quite a difference in size. I'm using mine instead of the pc now.
I've let Mr. BM have the pc for his very own. Maybe he'll get into the 21st century now!!
I now prefer the laptop. I had a badly frozen shoulder for several months and it's never been the same since. Using the mouse for any length of time left me pretty sore. Now I can be on for ages with the laptop and no pain. Yippee.
I've let Mr. BM have the pc for his very own. Maybe he'll get into the 21st century now!!
I now prefer the laptop. I had a badly frozen shoulder for several months and it's never been the same since. Using the mouse for any length of time left me pretty sore. Now I can be on for ages with the laptop and no pain. Yippee.