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Arrrrrrgh! I hate change.

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  • Member since
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  • From: Blaine ,MN
Arrrrrrgh! I hate change.
Posted by BootBoyx2 on Thursday, July 14, 2022 8:46 PM

I got a message on my computer today that Windows 8.1 will no longer be supported after 1-10-2023. I know I'm probably behind the times, but I always am. So.now what. I either find out if my computer can support Windows 11, or buy a new one. Old one is 8 yrs. old now. I don't know much about these things so I just might buy a new one and be done with it. Might as well be up to date for once in my life. I don't use it for much. grocery shopping, banking,buying models (of course) some boom stick stuff, junk off Amozon and general surfing. No games though.I know I don't want a laptop.Due to desk space, don't want an all-in-one either. Just want replace the tower. Have a HP now and works good. I guess what I'm asking is, what would people recommend without getting too technical or being too expensive ($500).My limited search so far doesn't seem to be too many options.Giving the supply chain issues now, should I buy now or wait for a killer deal(yeah right).Anyway, Thanks for any and all input. I need all the help I can get. Thanks ,BBx2.

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Posted by Tojo72 on Thursday, July 14, 2022 9:02 PM

Get s lap top,don't take much space,your not stuck at the desk,you can use it anywhere.You can probably get one on that budget.

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Posted by keavdog on Thursday, July 14, 2022 9:03 PM

Thanks,

John

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Posted by keavdog on Thursday, July 14, 2022 9:19 PM

Thanks,

John

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Posted by Bakster on Friday, July 15, 2022 7:06 AM

 

keavdog

Ditto. I have been a Dell customer for years and their machines have performed well for me. I have both a laptop and desktop. Pros and cons to both platforms. For raw speed and processing power I most often use the desktop. Depends on your needs.

Good luck!

 

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  • From: Twin cities, MN
Posted by missileman2000 on Friday, July 15, 2022 8:36 AM

Tojo72

Get s lap top,don't take much space,your not stuck at the desk,you can use it anywhere.You can probably get one on that budget.

 

I agree.  My wife has done that.  She uses the laptop for all internet contact, disconnected her win7 machine from wifi.  It is a good powerful machine she uses for video editing.

 

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  • From: Blaine ,MN
Posted by BootBoyx2 on Friday, July 15, 2022 8:44 AM

Tojo72

Get s lap top,don't take much space,your not stuck at the desk,you can use it anywhere.You can probably get one on that budget.

 

Thanks to everyone for thr input. As far as a laptop goes if I start lugging it around the house somethings gonna happen to it. If it can it will with me.Anyway all is on hold for now , A/C puked last night. Actually got a guy coming at 2-4 today,hope it does't cost too much. Thicc Boi can't take the heat. Thanks again BBx2.

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  • From: Hatboro, PA
Posted by Justinryan215 on Friday, July 15, 2022 9:15 PM

An IPad.

 

there is no need for a full desktop pc if that's all you use it for....

"...failure to do anything because someone else can do better makes us rather dull and lazy..."

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  • From: Fort Knox
Posted by Rob Gronovius on Friday, July 15, 2022 10:36 PM

Yeah, a few years ago, I didn't use my vacation days and cashed them out and used the money to buy a gaming laptop at Walmart.

It runs World of Warcraft just fine and surfs model websites and face book.

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  • From: Orlando, Florida
Posted by ikar01 on Saturday, July 16, 2022 4:55 PM

A few years ago I got my Disability from the V.A. and one of the things I got first was a laptop for my wife since her computer was dieing anyway and she decided on a laptop. I still use a tower since I don't go to very many places, none of which I would need a computer, not that I do much on this thing anyway.

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  • From: Blaine ,MN
Posted by BootBoyx2 on Monday, December 12, 2022 2:12 PM

Finally broke down and got a new computer. It's a Lenovo all in one: computer built into the moniter. No more kicking the tower with my"boot".Also needed to get a new printer because that wasn't going to be supported by Windows 8 either. Thats what irked me the most, HP printer that worked great.Downloaded World of Tanks and now I'm hooked.Even got a 30$ controller too. Guess I'm 59 going on 12 LOL. Can't help it, it's a blast. So far everything works good and no problems yet. So long for now.

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Posted by Bakster on Monday, December 12, 2022 5:40 PM

Congrats on the new purchase. Enjoy!

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Posted by keavdog on Monday, December 12, 2022 5:49 PM

Congrats!  I recently bought this printer to replace my HUGE HP.  Pretty happy with it so far.

 

https://www.brother-usa.com/products/mfcj4335dw

 

 

Thanks,

John

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