Re: [MBZ] any suggestions for a new computer

2014-10-30 Thread Ed Booher via Mercedes
Ok, you asked about computers, and most here know I'm a UNIX guy at heart and an Apple guy most of the rest of the time. So yeah, I'm going to say Mac just off the cuff right up front. However, you say that 90% of what you do is eMail. What is the other 10%? Heavy photo and graphics manipulation?

Re: [MBZ] any suggestions for a new computer

2014-10-30 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: Kim Komando says apple and gateway to the most reliable laptops. Gateway is not reliable as a desktop. I thought Gateway and Compaq were low end products from HP? Mitch. HP bought compaq. the remains of Gateway after professional management were bought

[MBZ] any suggestions for a new computer

2014-10-29 Thread G. M. Brown via Mercedes
For the techies on the list, I'm considering a new computer . . . any suggestions? 90% of what I do is Email. I currently have an older Dell using WinXP . . . no flames please. Thanx. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___

Re: [MBZ] any suggestions for a new computer

2014-10-29 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Kim Komando says apple and gateway to the most reliable laptops. Gateway is not reliable as a desktop. I cant remember what she said for desktops, other than gateway was not reliable. You can look on komando.com, but I could not find the story from last Saturday. Dell is usually a safe

Re: [MBZ] any suggestions for a new computer

2014-10-29 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 29/10/2014 4:06 PM, G. M. Brown via Mercedes wrote: For the techies on the list, I'm considering a new computer . . . any suggestions? 90% of what I do is Email. I currently have an older Dell using WinXP . . . no flames please. Thanx. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC

Re: [MBZ] any suggestions for a new computer

2014-10-29 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
) -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of G. M. Brown via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 5:06 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] any suggestions for a new computer For the techies on the list, I'm considering a new computer

Re: [MBZ] any suggestions for a new computer

2014-10-29 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Because they have become more of a commodity than anything else, I would suggest a name brand laptop rather than a desktop machine. You didn't specify the form you wanted, but desktops are slowly dying out in favor of laptops, which have become so cheap that you can buy a very good one that

Re: [MBZ] any suggestions for a new computer

2014-10-29 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: Kim Komando says apple and gateway to the most reliable laptops. Gateway is not reliable as a desktop. I thought Gateway and Compaq were low end products from HP? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives