A Gardeners Forum Forums General Discussion The Banter Hall Virtue of patience paid off ~ I finally got one!

A Laptop !!!!!

Whewwwwwwwwww this had been a long time coming,, Wanting to just go get one was really testing my patients the last couple of years,, But something keep telling me" NOOOOOOO wait,, it's not the right time,"
The last month or so I've been really doing some research on laptops that would best fit my personal use. I take a lot of pictures and do a lot of editing, slide shows, music etc,;but I didn't have a dvd player or cd.dvd burner in my desktop, to be able to send out to family members and friends ,
Wellllllll NOW I do,,

I bought a HP pavilion Special edition,,


duo cd/dvd w/lite scribe, blu-ray video,3 up grade to 4 , 320 MB
it's a copper hard brushed finish Looks Like a shiny New Penny , with scribble designs on it,, wireless abg+N, blue tooth ready , TV Tuner, remote control. I really like the blue back lights makes it easy to see in the dark,, too bad the letter keys don't have the lights,, but there IS Lots of extras that isn't on some of the special editions,, ,, and it's a15.4 Screen, 6 lbs, < and that's okay 6lbs is heavier than I wanted But with all it comes with I'd even take 8 lbs, The battery is good for 5-6 hours Perfect for traveling!




regular 1249.00
ON Sale For 899. + I had a 25% off coupon for anything in the store,, 50$ off for it being a Star*energy Product, 130$ instant Rebate,, + $50 mail in rebate, got a free laptop travel bag with wheels and Handle, and Free wireless mouse, I bought a "3 year covers everything warranty "from dents- to full service anything, I good a good deal
The bag is awesome a separate compartment that is cushioned for the lap top, and another compartment for my purse, snacks, shoes what ever,, and many zippers and pockets for accessories, with a pop up handle!


The Time warner wireless tech just came to my house and now I'm ready to go outside on the patio, and be connected with you all!






Now I need to start saving for a really good camera! !

CONGRATULATIONS!

Oh, I'm so happy for you, Diane! Now you'll be styling! So much easier for you to do your creative work.

Merme

Thanks Merme,, It will take some getting used to,, the keys and touch pad is very sensitive,, I'm used to my old relic of a keyboard when I had to almost pound the letters to utilize them,. I'm not used to Vista either,, But It's looks like it going to be fun once I get the hang of it, I like the Idea of 3 D graphics. I will have fun playing around with that in editing photos. There is even a moph option,, I can take your face morph it into Loz face, morph her into a fairy's face, morph it into Cindy's face and morph her into an Alien face It will take practice,, But with time I know I can do it!

COOL! DIANE! were all getting things lately i just got an mp3 player

good deal diane. perfect for you!

great deal! patience does pay off! I want one but thinking more sensibly, I really don't need one until I get into university in a year and a bit. I love that desktop image!

Diane I am so happy for you Prettier then what you described. Be careful there morphing people could back fire you know.

Trouble will be brewing for sure!

That's great Diane, I love all the features and the color of it! Very good deal! Really happy for you---it's so nice to not be chained to a desktop. I can promise you that I will never ever buy another desktop ever again.....Once you are wireless it's hard to go back.

Enjoy it! You'll get used to the keyboard and touchpad eventually. I used to hate the touchpad so I bought a wireless mouse. Now all I use is the touchpad, I like it better now. And the keyboard---well when I type on the desktop now I'm all clumsy because the keys are so big.....

Hope you're having fun on your new toy.

And thanks to Bill again for getting us ours. :ding: And the warranty. Which is VERY important. Laptops seem to need it eventually.

Oh Diane--it is perfect-!!! Comgratulations!!

What a wonderful deal you got on that shiny new penny!!!
I LOVE the color, and all the features and bonuses - WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

Can't wait to see all the interesting things you do with that morphing program -
I have a feeling it might be dangerous in your hands!!!

thanks Lynne and everyone

I'm so happy for you Diane!!! And that is just the thing for a creative soul like you!!

Oh, boy, the morphing is going to be fun, fun, fun!!!
Cindy looking like her Alien relatives! Before, we could only imagine!!!

OMG Diane!!! I want some too!!!! I am going to get someone to take me to Sam's!!! Pronto!!!

Wonderful deals you are picking up!!!

and now you have luggage to go where ever your heart desires!

But Jiffy, THAT..her hearts desire....costs money and she probably has spent it all on these wonderful bargains!!!

but shirley, she's back to work full time, so she'll get saved up quick, i have faith in her

Thanks Jiffy and SHirley! :wink:

hey diane now your stylin girl! i wonder what your going to buy next you shopoholic! lol its okay im one too

I Still want a really good quality camera , so that is next to get on the list,,,,, maybe this time next year I can do that!

Diane I know you are really good at working with your hands for fine movements so will you let me know if it is a big adjustment for you to work with the keys on the laptop? I'm really curious about how hard that might be.

Merme

i go back and forth between the laptop and a desk top every day due to my job. for me, it depends on how bad my hands are that day as to whether the adjustment is noticeable. but the laptop plays a big roll also. scott's laptop is much harder to adjust to as his keys are all rounded and sort of flat. my laptop has keys shaped very similar to the desktop, they just aren't as thick.

the keys on the laptop isn't so bad,, they are somewhat rounded and raised, I just don't have to tap as hard as the desk top keyboard, it's the programs in vista that have me a little crazy right now , navigation can be confusing, but I'll get used to it as with any other change I encounter,, welllllllllll okay execpt for the touch pad couldn't do it,, I broke out the wireless mouse,, I couldn't control scrolling with the touch pad,, Ohhh But I have been playing with the web cam practicing I guess you can say,,,, Here's a picture of me still trying to figure it out.

looks to me as if you are tooling right along.--and yes you will have the Vista handled in no time i am sure.

and it is so nice to see a picture of you---

Thanks Carol,, I'm trying to get Emmy to be still long enough to get her on web cam, Guess I should try again when she's sleeping

Yay. I'm so happy for you, a new computer and new luggage. You certainly hit some great deals this past week.

We have to go buy DD a new laptop next week for graduation, I have no clue about any of them so I called her college and they give me the run down and even sent me a paper on what I needed to buy....I'm still lost

Tamara I did a lot of research the past couple of years,, there are sites you can go to and submit what you'd use your laptop for and specifications you'd prefer, and it will pull up those laptops that will fit your your personal needs,, the problem after that will be choosing one in the price range you specify. There are soooooooo many to choose from.

oooooooooh - we get to see Diane busy at work! Or should I say play???

You found some terrific bargains last week - I hope you get much good use from them all!

Well, we only have one computer store here so the cheapest with the right specs is tops on my list. I should search their web site though for an idea before I go, thanks for the reminder.

Tamara you can always order on Line too with Dell, HP, Toshiba, etc,and have it built like you want it and stay with your price range,, they will asst' you in doing it.

I never shop on-line Diane~we've never owned credit cards. That would be a smart way to do it though.

Tamara,, I'm Not an online shopper either,, But occasioinally I will find something on line I can find anywhere wlse and I'll go get a prepaid debt/credit card and use that, But I first make sure they are a reputable site

There are some place we have to use a card for in USA.....
Only reason we got one.

Very exciting Diane! You will love your laptop. I never use the desktop at home anymore! It is so nice to be able to sit wherever with a small laptop! Great deal on the computer and the luggage!!

I never did know how you type with the laptop on your lap???????

Never had one. WHy do they cost so much?

Thanks Jessica :wink:




cost= convenience Primarily,,,,, by being ultra portable. I like going outside early in the morning with my cups of coffee and getting on line, nice and cool and quiet,

it's a little awkward on the lap but you can set it anywhere stable and type away

At first it will seem a little awkward on the lap but you get used to it! I do it all the time now!!

Great luggage deal! I'm proud of you--another bargain shopper!

I always keep mine on my lap----in the beginning I kept it on a table, but it's much more convenient right on my lap. The best thing ever is being able to be in bed and online.....

Especially when you are sick and stuck in bed, at least then you have something to do!

I take mine all over.....heck you can almost always steal someones signal!

My desktop is now Marks old dinosaur.....

Your all spoiled.

Ya, that's what I say.