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#1 (**permalink**) 02-13-2011

My kids have killed my laptop so I am looking at buying a new one. Does anyone have any ideas on some that will hold all the data that I need to store? Thanks so much

#2 (**permalink**) 02-14-2011

I'd like to see replies to this subject as well...My laptop is also dead (got the Blue Screen of Death). I've been looking at a Toshiba Satellite and a Dell Inspiron...leaning towards the Toshiba. Open to new ideas!

#3 (**permalink**) 02-14-2011

I have a Toshiba Satelite, and its been great but now after 4 years of kids games being programed I am in need of a new one. Is it better to have a desktop vs. laptop?

#4 (**permalink**) 02-14-2011

@Alyssia

My desktop has hardly been used and is stored away in our closet. After I got my laptop, that seemed to be the computer of choice by the whole family. It is portable and doesn't take up much space. However, once I get my business started, I'm not sure what would be best. I may just have to have both...the laptop for me and the desktop for my family.

I would love to hear more comments on this topic.

#5 (**permalink**) 02-15-2011

Hi Alyssia,

I find I'm much faster on the desktop than the laptop, which is important when it comes to something like transcription (but then I'm probably biased as I've used a desktop for almost 20 years) so I use the desktop during the day for work and a laptop evenings in front of tv or wherever for surfing, research and marketing.

When my last desktop died (paid over $2,000 for it 4 or 5 years ago) I opted for an HP Compaq refurb through Tiger Direct http://www.tigerdirect.com/ for Can$245. The company came highly recommended, they carry everything one could possibly want and their prices are awesome.

It came with a CD which had all the programs I use. I added more memory, the 3.5 floppy drive from the dead machine (yes, some clients still use those

), external backup, webcam etc. and all the other bits and pieces I use and I find it to be a really good workhorse.

Both laptops are Dell and I really love the Dell products, but I'd had an HP many years ago and was equally happy with it.

Hope that helps.

Lynne

#6 (**permalink**) 02-15-2011

Thanks so much for the feedback Lynne. I would prefer not to spend a ton so I will check out Tiger Direct today.

#7 (**permalink**) 02-15-2011

I have a desktop and a laptop. I do most of my work on my desk top simply because its more powerful and it's cheaper to maintain a desktop. I have a low grade laptop that I remote into the desk top with, which means I can have a cheap laptop (netbook) and still get the same work done.

#8 (**permalink**) 02-15-2011

I do most of my work on the desktop and am in the market for a new one. My last couple of computers have been Dells and was thinking I'd go with it again. I am going to look into Tiger Direct, though!

#9 (**permalink**) 02-16-2011

I use my laptop all the time. The desktop hasn't been turned on in months. My husband bought me a refurbished Dell a few years back and it just died. I went to Best Buy and bought a new Asus last weekend and am very happy with it so far. Very fast. Lots of extra memory. We are heading to PA next weekend to see my grandsons. I always take my laptop with me as I usually work from there when I visit. The question now is do I let them play with it???