Recent content by EdfromCocoa

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    ASUS ROG Laptop Motherboard and Battery Problems

    From xoticpc.com, on March 13, 2014, I received an ASUS Republic of Gamers G750JW-DB71 laptop. Had some company and a hip replacement operation later that month and in April. During that period used it maybe 7 days when the laptop refused to turn on. Sent it back to xoticpc.com on May 1. They...
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    Asus G750JS-DS71, yay or nay?

    Do not buy an ASUS G750JS-DS71, as I have a defective G750JW-DB71- a Republic of Gamers Laptop. Bought it new and used it for 7 days when the laptop would not turn on.. Sent it back on May 1 to the vendor (Xoticpc.com), which had favorable online reviews. They are quite helpful but the problem...
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    Are there no good AVs out there anymore?

    With the Russian government controlling all its enterprises and with Russia being an awesome hacker of the US, I would not touch Kasperzky now. The Russian government is also dumping IPADs for Samsung Tablets. Politics screws stuff up. I am also looking for an AV suite that I can load on a brand...
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    ASUS or TOSHIBA or TBD Laptop

    I have done so much research and having problems: reliability, performance and return on value. So much conflicting views on the Net What I am looking for is this: 1. 17.3 inch screen 2. 8G DDR3 RAM 3. Great graphics 4. Good CPU- i7... 5. Reliability is key, especially with service support. 6...
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    Dell XPS 17 3D Laptop versus ASUS G73SW Laptops

    Need inputs on what to get! I have narrowed it down to these two- The Dell is $1300 and the ASUS is $1400, both from Costco. Both similar specs. I have read pros and cons on each. Bottom Line: Want reliability and versatility. Ed
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    Advice regarding my Asus Sandy Bridge recall

    Thanks for the heads up on ASUS and how they provide "tech support." You are not the first to have trouble with ASUS. I am looking for a new laptop in the under $2K range. I will now cross them off my list. Looking at Dell, HP, others. Appreciate a heads up from anyone. Ed
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    UPS Recommendation

    I work for the federal government in DC and recently our building ewas without power for 2 days. The power shut down without warning. I am interested in buying an Uninterruptible Power Supply so I won't lose data as others did. Knowing the dire budget shape the government is in, I will have to...
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    Most reliable laptop

    In process of buying a 17 inch Laptop- Open to all brands. What's important to me is reliability and Tech Support. What experience have any of you had? Like do they answer the phone or do you wait? Can you understand what they are saying and most important is what they say fix the problem...
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    Why would ASUS not cover their products under warranty?

    Based on this e-mail I was going to buy an ASUS but have decided to go with a Dell from COSTCO. I have read other sites that did not give me a warm and comfortable feeling about ASUS. However, I did call ASUS technical support: They actually spoke understandable English as Tech Support is in...
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    Best Notebook under $2K

    Guess 17 inches is the max. Really open on vendor/brand.
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    Best Notebook under $2K

    Have an old Dell XP which is dying. Specs for me: Minimum 17 inch screen with no glare-maybe HD. 4 USB Ports at least one USB 3.0 8 Gig RAM Blu Ray 802.11 N WIFI HDMI Cool running Uses: e-mail, Internet, Microsoft Office, VPN access, video and potential gaming. Don't know if I...
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    IPAD Wireless Printers

    Phynaz, Thanks very much. Based on your list from Apple, I went to COSTCO here in the Northern VA area and bought the HP 6500A Plus printer. I will be installing it today and testing it. Ed
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    IPAD Wireless Printers

    Want to print from IPAD to Wireless Printer. What is best printer considering reliability and ease of setup with the IPAD? Should I go with an all in one printer (scan, fax, print, and copy) or something simple such as printing only? I have read reviews of HP, Canon, etc. But I am looking...
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    Graphics card for Viewsonic VX2433wm- Full 1080p Full HD

    S44, Thanks very much. Will look for the cables today. Ed
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    Graphics card for Viewsonic VX2433wm- Full 1080p Full HD

    AZN, Thanks a lot for rapid response. I'll be going to Best Buy and Microcenter today to check the model and then shop the net. Will look for discounts too. Again, thanks. Ed