http://www.switched.com/2008/02/04/five-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-laptop-3/ Switched Comments for Five Things to Consider When Buying A Laptop-3 http://www.switched.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.switched.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.switched.com/2008/02/04/five-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-laptop-3/http://www.switched.com/2008/02/04/five-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-laptop-3/Feb 5th 2008 4:39PMhttp://www.switched.com/2008/02/04/five-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-laptop-3/http://www.switched.com/2008/02/04/five-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-laptop-3/Feb 5th 2008 5:14PMhttp://www.switched.com/2008/02/04/five-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-laptop-3/http://www.switched.com/2008/02/04/five-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-laptop-3/Feb 5th 2008 8:11PMhttp://www.switched.com/2008/02/04/five-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-laptop-3/http://www.switched.com/2008/02/04/five-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-laptop-3/I'm pretty sure once windows 7 comes out support for XP will be very very less, online support they said well remain up but no more updates what so ever. They dont want to accept that XP is really that good.]]>Mar 19th 2009 6:42PMhttp://www.switched.com/2008/02/04/five-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-laptop-3/http://www.switched.com/2008/02/04/five-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-laptop-3/
For my home, I went with the Apple MacBook Pro, Leopard OSX and Bootcamp that let me Install Windows XP Professional Service Pack2. I run all my Windows Programs and use many of the Apple programs. It's literally the best of both worlds. I never, ever, ever thought I would turn traitor and buy anything but Apple Stock........but I truly love my Apple MacBook Pro with the WindowsXP side by side.]]>Feb 5th 2008 7:51PMhttp://www.switched.com/2008/02/04/five-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-laptop-3/http://www.switched.com/2008/02/04/five-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-laptop-3/First off, Barb there's a button on the left-hand side of your keyboard labled as "Caps Lock" Please press it once - and never again. Microsoft only does this when they've finally worked all the bugs and issues out of a Windows release. They release a new Operating System; full of bugs and problems; and then strike fear into the heart of John Q. Public by threatening him with the prospect of "No Support" for the product he paid good money for a few years prior. Yes it is true that Microsoft will be discontinuing support for Windows XP. That is their game-plan to grow their buisness and to "utilize the newest technology to enable you (the end user) to perform your daily tasks to the fullest". It's basically a way to force you to buy a product you don't actually need or want. However, because they will no longer support it, that simply means that they will not release new updates for it. In no way does this mean you have to upgrade, unless you really want to blow the extra money and deal with the hassles of learning a new Operating System. If you have a good firewall and anti-virus program, and you're content with using only Windows XP compatible software; don't bother with worrying about upgrades.

V. Bingham:
Might I suggest an IBM Thinkpad T42. I've seen them online recently for as little as $500. It is compact, sturdy, rich in useful features such as built in wireless, DVD/CD burner, etc. (accessories and specs vary depending on the options you prefer). My first experience with a thinkpad was a few months ago. My first impression was how much sturdier it seemed then other laptops; it didn't have that "cheap" feel like it was going to snap in half if I picked it up by a corner. The next thing i noticed was their forethought into user's needs; the built in keyboard light, the 1-button wireless configuration, the big, blue "HELP" key. Then I began to discover more about it, like how it has and icon in the system tray that will not only notify you of shocks and jolts that can damage your hard drive, but it will actually STOP your hard-drive if it believes that data-loss/damage are possible! I work as a Field technician repairing copiers and networks they are on, so my laptop gets more than it's fair share of being thrown around. No problems as of yet.
-Justin]]>Feb 6th 2008 7:58PMhttp://www.switched.com/2008/02/04/five-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-laptop-3/http://www.switched.com/2008/02/04/five-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-laptop-3/Feb 24th 2008 7:03PMhttp://www.switched.com/2008/02/04/five-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-laptop-3/http://www.switched.com/2008/02/04/five-things-to-consider-when-buying-a-laptop-3/Feb 24th 2008 7:01PM