Recent content by Dao Jones

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    Gateway 7422GX versus Gateway M460XL-QS

    I'm debating between these two laptops, and it's a hard decision because they're very similar. Both are $1399 (well, the 7422GX gets $150 off from Best Buy). The 7422 has: Athlon 3400 (2.2Ghz) processor 1gb RAM (2 512's) ATI 9550 (well, the computer calls it a 9600/9700) 64mb graphics card...
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    Does this look like a notebook winner?

    After a couple of weeks of looking around, this seemed like the best bang for my buck. Anyone have any thoughts? (Good pc? Bad pc? Gateway = scary? I know very little about the pc world, unfortunately) Gateway® M460XL-QS Integrated Wireless Networking Adapter:   Integrated 802.11a/g...
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    A bunch of general laptop questions for a new PC user

    Let me share a Best Buy horror story. This is not related specifically to their computer tech people, but does involve their "customer service" department. Two years ago I had received a new Panasonic 25" widescreen TV for Christmas. It was great, right up until two months later when it...
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    A bunch of general laptop questions for a new PC user

    Thank you, fbrdphreak! (And others that replied.) That was all very helpful information. I had in fact been looking at the Toshiba Tecra 2 (customized), and a Gateway M460XL-QS, which has a crapload of decent features for $1,399.00 (P-M 750, 512mb RAM in 1 slot, 80gb 5400rpm drive, DVD writer...
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    A bunch of general laptop questions for a new PC user

    Okay! I've been a Mac user since I was 15 (which was 1990, for the record), but a recent job switch has me looking for a laptop PC that I can use to remotely access my company's network (and save me some driving). And, since I have been a 14-year Mac user, I figured I might as well get a laptop...