Recommend a Laptop For Training?
04-30-2007, 09:18 PM
#12
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Do not get a HP Pavilion dv6000. I have had one for 2 weeks and have had to replace 2 batteries already. In addition HP's customer service hotline is answered in India. Luckily I purchased the extended warranty from the store, and they have replaced the battery no questions asked.
I would also stay away from Vista for a while. I have programs occasionally crash, and the system locks up every now and then. However, the security is much better than any pc I have used.
My wife has a Mac, and we have never had ANY problem, spyware, or virus. If I didn't want to play games I would buy a MAC.
I would also stay away from Vista for a while. I have programs occasionally crash, and the system locks up every now and then. However, the security is much better than any pc I have used.
My wife has a Mac, and we have never had ANY problem, spyware, or virus. If I didn't want to play games I would buy a MAC.
04-30-2007, 09:24 PM
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Some airlines give out training materials that are for computers don't they? I'm planning on getting a MAC but have been wondering if there will be any compatibility problems. I'm guessing they should be all negated now being able to run windows and all (just as a backup in case the product doesn't work in OSX), but I was just curious if anyone had any insight.
05-01-2007, 06:45 AM
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Some airlines give out training materials that are for computers don't they? I'm planning on getting a MAC but have been wondering if there will be any compatibility problems. I'm guessing they should be all negated now being able to run windows and all (just as a backup in case the product doesn't work in OSX), but I was just curious if anyone had any insight.
About the only thing I used mine for in training was watching DVDs, email, IMing and porn.
05-01-2007, 10:37 AM
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Keep in mind that some company websites will only run properly under IE. The Mac version of IE doesn't count unfortunately.
05-01-2007, 02:34 PM
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I would say Apple is the was to go especially since new windows emulators are incredible. Any windows software will run perfectly on Apple equipment (with the emulator), if you must use it. I may even say better. With my new MacBook (laptop) I got for $1049 I never have to run/buy anti-virus software and I have never received a pop-up in 6 months use. If your are unfamiliar will the operating system no worries. My advice can be summed up with these few terms; common sense, click and drag, and just as you move from one aircraft to another brain dump all knowledge of your past equipment (Windows).
Cheers,
Happy Mac user
Cheers,
Happy Mac user
05-01-2007, 03:36 PM
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I picked up the HP dv2000...hope it works fine. The Microsoft Vista is kinda cool though...but thanks for everyones input. Fly safe!
05-01-2007, 05:55 PM
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I went to Wal-Mart. For a total of $1300 a year ago I got a sony VAIO 15.4" widescreen with 2gb memory and a 6gb hd w/double layer dvd writer. Best part is a year later I still love this thing. Battery could be better but I very very rarely ever use it in a place I can't plug it in easily.
05-01-2007, 07:28 PM
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I went to Wal-Mart. For a total of $1300 a year ago I got a sony VAIO 15.4" widescreen with 2gb memory and a 6gb hd w/double layer dvd writer. Best part is a year later I still love this thing. Battery could be better but I very very rarely ever use it in a place I can't plug it in easily.
Sorry, couldnt resist.
05-01-2007, 08:39 PM
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I sold my thinkpad. I'm using a Smith Corona now.
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