[wooh]

I'm going to be needing a new computer soon anyway, so wondering if there's anything related to LNC work that I should be looking for? Will just a typical run of the mill laptop work, or is there something special I should look for hardware or software wise? (Other than the case management software mentioned in that thread.)
Thanks!

[KLKRN]

Thanks for asking that; I'd like to know the answer too.

[KLKRN]

As far as getting a laptop, likely with Vista, what should I look for in memory and other specs to support the work and the software?

[Havin' A Party!]

K -- In light of Vista, would recommend a minimum of 2 gigs of RAM.

[KLKRN]

I got on some review sites last night and that seems to be the consensus. Any chance of getting a good laptop for around $500?

[RN1989]

I had a laptop built to my specifications. I also had it installed with XP Pro as Vista has had too many problems that have not seemed to have been worked out yet. There are also software programs that I prefer to use that have not invested the money in making them Vista compatible due to the ongoing issues with Vista that MS is still trying to work out.

If you are not super computer savvy yet, you may not notice a difference in how a $500 computer works versus a more expensive model. After you get accustomed to certain things on the computer, you may find that you will want to upgrade to something better. I recommend that you decide what software programs you will be using in your business prior to buying a computer. Some of the software requires large amts of hard drive space as well as RAM and high speed. You will not want to pay for a computer only to find out the software you are planning to use runs poorly or very slowly.

Buy the best you can afford. You will not regret it.

[KLKRN]

Thanks very much for the info on XP pro vs Vista. My desktop, couple years old, has Vista. Some of my programs don't do well with Vista.

I did have an HP Pavilion laptop before. Lasted 5 years. Burned up a couple years ago, replaced by the desktop.

I know you get what you pay for, so I'll get the best I can. Does the XP pro come with the MS Word and Excel?

[RN1989]

Word and Excel come separately from the operating system. If you would like me to give you some details of what I found, coupons, etc. send me a pm.