I guess I should beat my Ipuke then...cause I have babied it and I still have problem after problem. The fact that it changes the filenames to a bunch of irrelevant characters to save them to your ipod is annoying and pointless. It takes up twice as much space. You are saving them on your Ipod and on your pc (and they are two different filenames). Also, I bought a couple of tunes from the itunes store. Then, It tells me I am not authorized to have these songs! What the hell is that? I'll never buy anything from itunes again! Every time I plug it into my computer to recharge it, or to access my songs on the ipod, it asks me to restore it (which I have done more than a couple of times).

Personally, I have never talked to anyone in India. I have a 4 yr. warranty and don't need a cow worshipper. HP knows if they don't help me, I will just send it in if they don't help (at their cost). I just use the online chat and tell them exactly what I need. I hate talking on the phone personally. Of course, I know a lot more than the average computer user, too. Personally, if I ever have an issue I would rather try to fix software/driver issues myself (unless it's a hardware failure). How hard is it to update drivers or software? Worse case scenario, I have the restore DVD and don't keep anything important on the C: drive. I can restore the entire OS in little time (if I really need to).

Some people install software program and software program (not always from reputable companies that don't test the software) that they don't really need. Most of the time, people have all kinds of viruses and spyware on their machines. My brother makes a lot of money just removing stuff like that from people's computers. (Maybe, I shouldn't drive a truck and do that instead.) But they wonder why their computer doesn't work like it used to. Odds are it was a software issue and not a hardware issue. On occasion, a piece of hardware does fail from time to time...but usually it is the software/drivers. How many people do you think actually read the EULA at the beginning of a software install. The thing might say we are installing all kinds of crap to steal your personal information. Very few people read it or pay attention and just click NEXT, NEXT, NEXT, OK, FINISH, etc. You would be surprised how many people don't get good AV software and update it every day. The same goes for Windows Updates. It's pretty much worthless if you don't update it. My Compaq (which is now part of HP) professional workstation (from 2001) is still running flawlessly...as is this HP laptop for the last 2+ yrs. My point is...your experience will be as good as your effort when it comes to computers. Use "uncommon sense". Take care of your stuff. Learn a few things about your computer. Too many people go online, with no AV or (not updated AV software) and just start clicking everything. There is nothing wrong with HP laptops! Usually, it's an ID 10 T error.

Basically, Apple stole their OS...it's nothing more than a version of something that has been running on IBM machines for many, many years. You are paying more for the exact same hardware, too.

 

Well i picked up a T-Call load at the terminal, then headed 10 min. down the road to a Wal-Mart/Best Buy that had truck parking. I ended up buying an HP G60 for $450. more RAM, a little faster, and the screen seems bigger than my old one, but maybe not. i'm happy with it...just sucks being a little careless cost me $500......DUMB. =)

thank you all for your information......

 

why is this in the NEW DRIVERS GET HELP HERE area? am i the only one that feels a truck driver does not need a computer to drive?

 

Yes. You've heard that trucks have windshield wipers now, right?

 

Kevin's dog was less than pleased with his choice of laptops.

 

I've got an Everex Stepnote that I bought online at newegg. I ordered it and it was here the next day. It has a 19 inch screen and is pretty nice to watch movies on. Also a webcam which i dont use but it does work. It also has an nvidia 8600m GS Geforce chip for graphics and a dual core amd64 Athlon Which i am quite happy with. Cost about $600 or so. The only thing is that is seems to run hot but so far that hasnt been a problem at all.

I highly recommend newegg for service and price.

 

Oh, my comp also has a slot for a second hard-drive in the bottom that you can just pop in. Thats handy if someone else uses your computer. Its like you each have your own dedicated laptop set up just as you like it.

 

Your not going to get a laptop with 16" or greater for under $500 unless it is seriously lacking in other components. Here is what I did, I looked all over craigslist at major cities I knew I was going to be in. In Phoenix I managed to get a $1000 laptop for $325! It's a Dell Lattitude D820, one of their most solid business class laptops. Has Intel Core Duo (2 Ghz x2), 4gb Ram, 320GB HD, and a descent Video Card, built in WiFi and Bluetooth, 15.4" widescreen. Has a DVD-RW DL Burner.

There are some really good deals on craigslist, but you need to take some time out to look for it. I looked through over 6 major cities at thousands of posts before finding a laptop that fit my requirements in my price range.

I also got me a big CB radio for a damn good price too off of craigslist.

 

i did. ;-)

it isn't.

 

well said, though usually you won't find a good screen for less that $250.00- you're wanting no cracks no dead pixels and a good backlight-- though with the economy the way it is... hell I found a completely working/ like new Toshiba A75 for $100.00.

There's only 3 makers of LCD's-- LG Phillips, Chugway(something like that in China, and 1 other) you can find your make & model number on the back of the screen. Ebay has plenty of them.