What kind of computer do you have?

RedSox33RN · Apr 23, 2004

Dell Desktop and another dinosaur Gateway in my daughter's room. I'm thinking of investing in a PDA and laptop (both Dell) for nursing school. If I order soon, I can order through my school's website and get a 10% student discount.

Energizer Bunny · Apr 23, 2004

I'm really curious to keep reading and see what ya'll have to say, especially about Dell's. We are considering trying to get a new one so that I have something that isn't so ancient for school in the fall.

Dixen81 · Apr 23, 2004

I'm really curious to keep reading and see what ya'll have to say, especially about Dell's. We are considering trying to get a new one so that I have something that isn't so ancient for school in the fall.

We actually have three Dells; two desktops and a laptop. My DH is a programmer/systems analyst and also handles the computer equipment purchasing for the company he works for. He wouldn't consider buying anything but a Dell.

Marie_LPN, RN, LPN, RN · Apr 23, 2004

Don't buy a Compaq. Compaq's only half the sentence, POS is the other half.

Dixen81 · Apr 23, 2004

:rotfl:

I know what you mean...I once had a Compaq POS. :chuckle

patti101 · Apr 23, 2004

I love my iMAC, EXCEPT that I can not open my instructors posted lectures or any documents they have compiled with microsoft...I can open the online resources just fine, i.e. text books, tests, case studies...no problem.

A new development this week, I emailed my resume & I was notified that THEY could not open my appleworks document! so... :uhoh3:

angelac1978 · Apr 23, 2004

we also have a Dell, we got it 2 Christmases ago and got the deal where you get a flat panel monitor instead of the huge regular ones. I love our Dell, we haven't had any trouble out of it at all.

If you are wanting to get a computer at a discount, try http://www.overstock.com they sell refurbished computers and computers that maybe don't have the newest components (like say a pentium 3 instead of a pentium 4) I actually have my eye on a IBM thinkpad that's like $500.

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FutureArmyNurse · Apr 23, 2004

I have a 3-year old HP which is periodically lazy and tends to crash whenever something important is around the corner. However, it only cost me $700 for everything (printer too) and then another $59 for memory upgrade since 256 MB wasn't enough (not to mention I have twice that much available on my digital camera!) HP customer support is great. If I could do it again, it would be a Dell laptop with wireless internet. I drag my work-owned 20-pound dinosaur laptop around with me since it has Word and Powerpoint and my HP 6738 doesn't. Only bad thing about my laptop (besides it's old age) is that I can't exactly buy a replacement keyboard...last week my keys on the left side stopped working. I've taken them off and replaced them, and no matter what I do they refuse to comply. So if I have to write a paper that requires the use of the characters 1, q, a, or z, I'm SOL. :crying2:

I've heard DELL is #1 and that's all we use at my work...in 3 years I've had two computers there and NO problems...so they would be my choice.

Energizer Bunny · Apr 23, 2004

Good to hear all the good things about Dell computers! Anyone got any bad stories of Dell's? How is their customer service, etc? Any features you would recommend we make sure to have for school?

FROGGYLEGS, LPN · Apr 23, 2004

We have an HP desktop. So far we've been very happy with it. We've had it for about 1.5 years.

nursebedlam · Apr 23, 2004

l've lost count on how many computers l've had,, l only buy brand names now, as generic computers l've had troubles with... One brand name "Packard Bell" l had gave me plenty of stress, l ended up calling it "Packed in Hell"......... My fav pc is the IBM, had 3 IBM'S now and could never fault them.

suzanne4, RN · Apr 23, 2004

Also look at HSN website. I have bought several computers from them, when I was living in the US.................they have great service and great software already pre-loaded. Packages were usually much better than what you could be direct from the manufacturer. Just depends on what is available when you are ready for a purchase. And they have technical support available 24/7 and FREE, if you need it.

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