Audio playback freeze followed by Graphics sysc issue

[RIKKI TIKKI]

Originally Posted by ddouglass

Rick, you need to check Dell in their Small Business section. They have Laptops that have the downgrade (upgrade?) to XP. You might want to hurry though before Windows 7 actually releases. They may not sell them after that.

Yea I Know, just waiting to get the best bang for the buck... You know - The Lightest - Fastest - Cheapest Laptop, that will handle all the upcoming features that Hoster will be unveiling...

Been developing a wish list, that would be compatable with the MTU recommendations, and my wants and needs... right now it's the finances, that don't allow the switching to a newer computer... but if I had problems with either of my two laptops tonight, I would be a little more decisive.

Dale, I'm curious what you think of refurbished computers, such as the ones offered by Tiger Direct sometimes... or those that are even a little cheaper yet, that are offered by outlets such as PacificGeek.com ? I realize that with Pacific Geek, that the condition usually dictates the price, and some of the trade-ins they receive were probably taken care of better than others, so it's potluck whether you get the good, the bad, or the ugly... Just wanted to hear your thoughts on refurbs... Or anybody else's that have been through the Refurbs as opposed to buying New!

Thanks!

[billyo]

some refurb. items doesn't carry the same warranty as the new ones, i will only buy refurb. ( havent bought refurb items yet ) from a reputable store and i would check on the return policy, but in my opinion i would rather buy a new one specially high priced items such as laptop/pc etc...Tiger Direct / Compusa is a good co. i've been buying small items from them ( hhd. memory, etc. ) for a long period of time and never had problems returning it .My suggestion is to buy your laptop directly from the company, rather than an authorized dealer that carries diff.products less hassle when returning stuff..

[ddouglass]

I agree with what Billy said and I will add that you get what you pay for. The big question with refurb units is you don't know what broke or what caused , so there is no guarantee that the problem won't come back. As Admin says (with a slight twist) Lightest - Fastest- Cheapest...you can only pick two. In the long run it is better to get the best you can for what you can afford. If I remember right Dell does have a payment plan (FYI).