$$Excel-Macros$$ Re: [partially OT] Struggling with a Laptop buy decision; could some1 pls suggest good windows user grp?
any views / comments folks ? Also, are there other windows forum where I can ask this question ? thanks in adv regards Subu On Saturday, January 5, 2013 8:56:31 PM UTC+4, .. wrote: > > > Dear Folks > > Could someone please suggest a good Ms Windows user group ? > > Why do I ask ? Yesterday I went to store to buy a working Laptop ... > > NOT all bells and whistles, but something with a good (I5 or so ) > processor, reasonable HDD (500+GB), Windows , etc - sturdy working laptop > > I am an ordinary Laptop user, quite a windows + MS Excel fan. I've Been > using these stuff for 15+ years . I have quite a few Windows based software > and almost all files and backups are from the Windows ecosystem > > what was my experience at the store (buying laptop)? > === > > Win 8 is > - more for a touch interface than keyboard and mouse > - a pain on the hands (too much scrolling with a mouse) *without* a touch > interface > - has a learning curve > > Win 8 Laptops *with* touch + keyboard etc becomes quite costly - you are > paying for the touch screen + mouse pad + key pad + > > Win 7 Laptops are in short supply / limited models / costly if bundled > with other freebies that I don't want etc etc > > I returned without buying a Laptop > > What are my options ? > - share experience and learn - this mail > - wait till win 8 tablets become more popular and the price falls ? will > it happen ? > - move out of windows to something else that support MS office + browsing > + mail .. really appreciate inputs here > > Is there anyone else with a similar experience ? > > could you please share your views > > any tips / tricks / pointers in doing something else than waiting would be > very much appreciated > > I have never used Unix, Linux, Ubuntu etc .. > > I am NOT I.T. savvy like most folks here > > I am posting in slight desperation I should say ...so moderators please > moderate IF this is totally out of synch here > > THANKS in advance > > > > -- > > Regards > Subu > > > -- Join official Facebook page of this forum @ https://www.facebook.com/discussexcel FORUM RULES 1) Use concise, accurate thread titles. Poor thread titles, like Please Help, Urgent, Need Help, Formula Problem, Code Problem, and Need Advice will not get quick attention or may not be answered. 2) Don't post a question in the thread of another member. 3) Don't post questions regarding breaking or bypassing any security measure. 4) Acknowledge the responses you receive, good or bad. 5) Jobs posting is not allowed. 6) Sharing copyrighted material and their links is not allowed. NOTE : Don't ever post confidential data in a workbook. Forum owners and members are not responsible for any loss. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MS EXCEL AND VBA MACROS" group. To post to this group, send email to excel-macros@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to excel-macros+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/excel-macros?hl=en.
$$Excel-Macros$$ Re: [partially OT] Struggling with a Laptop buy decision; could some1 pls suggest good windows user grp?
Either you can go for dell or hp http://www.dell.com/in/p/inspiron-laptops?~ck=bt http://www8.hp.com/in/en/products/laptops/index.html?facet=Everyday-computing Regards, Lalit Mohan On Wednesday, 9 January 2013 11:21:01 UTC+5:30, .. wrote: > > any views / comments folks ? > > Also, are there other windows forum where I can ask this question ? > > > thanks in adv > regards > > Subu > > > On Saturday, January 5, 2013 8:56:31 PM UTC+4, .. wrote: >> >> >> Dear Folks >> >> Could someone please suggest a good Ms Windows user group ? >> >> Why do I ask ? Yesterday I went to store to buy a working Laptop ... >> >> NOT all bells and whistles, but something with a good (I5 or so ) >> processor, reasonable HDD (500+GB), Windows , etc - sturdy working laptop >> >> I am an ordinary Laptop user, quite a windows + MS Excel fan. I've Been >> using these stuff for 15+ years . I have quite a few Windows based software >> and almost all files and backups are from the Windows ecosystem >> >> what was my experience at the store (buying laptop)? >> === >> >> Win 8 is >> - more for a touch interface than keyboard and mouse >> - a pain on the hands (too much scrolling with a mouse) *without* a touch >> interface >> - has a learning curve >> >> Win 8 Laptops *with* touch + keyboard etc becomes quite costly - you are >> paying for the touch screen + mouse pad + key pad + >> >> Win 7 Laptops are in short supply / limited models / costly if bundled >> with other freebies that I don't want etc etc >> >> I returned without buying a Laptop >> >> What are my options ? >> - share experience and learn - this mail >> - wait till win 8 tablets become more popular and the price falls ? will >> it happen ? >> - move out of windows to something else that support MS office + browsing >> + mail .. really appreciate inputs here >> >> Is there anyone else with a similar experience ? >> >> could you please share your views >> >> any tips / tricks / pointers in doing something else than waiting would >> be very much appreciated >> >> I have never used Unix, Linux, Ubuntu etc .. >> >> I am NOT I.T. savvy like most folks here >> >> I am posting in slight desperation I should say ...so moderators please >> moderate IF this is totally out of synch here >> >> THANKS in advance >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Regards >> Subu >> >> >> -- Join official Facebook page of this forum @ https://www.facebook.com/discussexcel FORUM RULES 1) Use concise, accurate thread titles. Poor thread titles, like Please Help, Urgent, Need Help, Formula Problem, Code Problem, and Need Advice will not get quick attention or may not be answered. 2) Don't post a question in the thread of another member. 3) Don't post questions regarding breaking or bypassing any security measure. 4) Acknowledge the responses you receive, good or bad. 5) Jobs posting is not allowed. 6) Sharing copyrighted material and their links is not allowed. NOTE : Don't ever post confidential data in a workbook. Forum owners and members are not responsible for any loss. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MS EXCEL AND VBA MACROS" group. To post to this group, send email to excel-macros@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to excel-macros+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/excel-macros?hl=en.
$$Excel-Macros$$ Re: [partially OT] Struggling with a Laptop buy decision; could some1 pls suggest good windows user grp?
Hi Dear, What i believe is before purchasing any of the laptop please be sure about everything you need in it. so i would suggest you please go through below mentioned links and then decide which one suits your requirements best. http://laptops.techcrunch.com/ http://compareindia.in.com/products/laptops/30 http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/laptops-netbooks/163098-comparison-between-laptops.html regards prince On Saturday, January 5, 2013 10:26:31 PM UTC+5:30, .. wrote: > > > Dear Folks > > Could someone please suggest a good Ms Windows user group ? > > Why do I ask ? Yesterday I went to store to buy a working Laptop ... > > NOT all bells and whistles, but something with a good (I5 or so ) > processor, reasonable HDD (500+GB), Windows , etc - sturdy working laptop > > I am an ordinary Laptop user, quite a windows + MS Excel fan. I've Been > using these stuff for 15+ years . I have quite a few Windows based software > and almost all files and backups are from the Windows ecosystem > > what was my experience at the store (buying laptop)? > === > > Win 8 is > - more for a touch interface than keyboard and mouse > - a pain on the hands (too much scrolling with a mouse) *without* a touch > interface > - has a learning curve > > Win 8 Laptops *with* touch + keyboard etc becomes quite costly - you are > paying for the touch screen + mouse pad + key pad + > > Win 7 Laptops are in short supply / limited models / costly if bundled > with other freebies that I don't want etc etc > > I returned without buying a Laptop > > What are my options ? > - share experience and learn - this mail > - wait till win 8 tablets become more popular and the price falls ? will > it happen ? > - move out of windows to something else that support MS office + browsing > + mail .. really appreciate inputs here > > Is there anyone else with a similar experience ? > > could you please share your views > > any tips / tricks / pointers in doing something else than waiting would be > very much appreciated > > I have never used Unix, Linux, Ubuntu etc .. > > I am NOT I.T. savvy like most folks here > > I am posting in slight desperation I should say ...so moderators please > moderate IF this is totally out of synch here > > THANKS in advance > > > > -- > > Regards > Subu > > > -- Join official Facebook page of this forum @ https://www.facebook.com/discussexcel FORUM RULES 1) Use concise, accurate thread titles. Poor thread titles, like Please Help, Urgent, Need Help, Formula Problem, Code Problem, and Need Advice will not get quick attention or may not be answered. 2) Don't post a question in the thread of another member. 3) Don't post questions regarding breaking or bypassing any security measure. 4) Acknowledge the responses you receive, good or bad. 5) Jobs posting is not allowed. 6) Sharing copyrighted material and their links is not allowed. NOTE : Don't ever post confidential data in a workbook. Forum owners and members are not responsible for any loss. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MS EXCEL AND VBA MACROS" group. To post to this group, send email to excel-macros@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to excel-macros+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/excel-macros?hl=en.
