Computer

I'm finally going to get me a computer for home. It is tractor related because I'll be on here talking with you guys and buying stuff for my tractor and things on Craig's list and stuff like that. What computer do you guys recommend me getting? I really don't know a whole lot about them and I'm looking for advise. I'm not looking at the top of the line stuff but want something reasonable and good. Thanks.

I have been buying Dell refurbished laptops---occasionally you can get them with Windows 7 loaded already

(quoted from post at 05:39:19 03/22/18) I have been buying Dell refurbished laptops---occasionally you can get them with Windows 7 loaded already

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I'll second that motion. We have 2. One of them did develop some issues, but only after about 3 years, and those were easily remedied. You can get them directly from Dell, but Dell also has an ebay store where you can bid on what you want.

If you are like me and use it mainly for web surfing and email, research etc. You might consider a Chromebook. Got one when my last laptop crapped out and it serves my needs for a lot less money than a laptop or desktop.

(quoted from post at 05:21:36 03/22/18) I'm finally going to get me a computer for home. It is tractor related because I'll be on here talking with you guys and buying stuff for my tractor and things on Craig's list and stuff like that. What computer do you guys recommend me getting? I really don't know a whole lot about them and I'm looking for advise. I'm not looking at the top of the line stuff but want something reasonable and good. Thanks.

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try to find a refurbished Dell desktop or laptop with windows 7 installed on it. After MS tried to force users to win10 it made this OS highly suspect IMHO.

You will want windows 10

There is nothing wrong with windows 10.

Referbed Toshiba or HP or Dell laptop or desktop will be fine. Win 10 is a fast solid operating system. It is not difficult to use, especially for someone not "conditioned" to use XP or older operating systems. Look for Core i5 or i7 processor, not Celeron. look to have 8 mb of ram and 250 or more gb Hard drive. My reasoning is that these specs will take you into the future and keep it able to be functional. Jim

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I have to disagree with your statement.....many many computer users still prefer windows 7 as it is near perfection as far as the OS is concerned.

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(quoted from post at 06:03:51 03/22/18) You will want windows 10

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I have to disagree with your statement.....many many computer users still prefer windows 7 as it is near perfection as far as the OS is concerned.

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That is what they said about XP too.

Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 7 on January 13, 2015, but extended support won't end until January 14, 2020. This applies as long as you have Service Pack 1 installed.

The secondary market for a laptop with 7 on it will be on a downward spiral.

I have found a lot of good used, not too old, laptops that have come off lease on Ebay. Many of them have a new Win 10 OS installed. While it took some getting used to coming from XP the one thing I like is not having to spend extra money on an antivirus program every year. My only recommendation is that if you see one that looks good, first go online to research reviews as to problems. I used to have a Dell (that I liked) then got a newer model and had to send it back because of common (I found out later) problems with video chips on the mother board. Later got several HPs and am very happy with them (about $120 each).

you can get refurbished from factory starting at 89 they are complete everything you would need to have for just common stuff.I am using one I got for 125 three yrs ago no problems. Just look up refurbished computers on the net and they will show up no need to spend tons of money.

Danny Prosser,

Sorry - very long.

My thinking is...

IF you are going to go with a Microsoft Windows based computer - then you might as well buy a new one with Windows 10 and learn to use it...
Because in my mind - buying a Windows 7 used computer is like buying an old horse that you know is going to die.

Windows 10 does have a learning curve because it IS different from 7 - BUT it is nothing that you cannot overcome. And you'd be amazed how much help is available, both on Microsoft Community discussions AND on Youtube... OR ask some here on YT (Grin)!!!

Our daughter bought a Lenovo laptop last summer with Windows 10 on it - brand new and on sale for just over $400 (the regular price was about $100 higher). She has been very happy with it. I don't know the specs off-hand, but it's fast and has a lot of memory. It is a full laptop computer - not one of those $200 deals that is really only good for checking emails and surfing the internet.
She bought the Lenovo based on the recommendation of the head computer guru at our local school. He said the school buys a lot of Lenovo computers for their computer labs.

DO KEEP IN MIND that a lot of new computers do not come loaded with much for software anymore... so you likely need to buy it.

I have Win 10 at two of my jobs. I do not use their Start Button to find files. I just work from the Windows Explorer manila folder in the task bar. This folder View looks/acts/is arranged much more like Windows 7. I only use their Start button to access All Programs to get to the Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, etc.

Others swear by McIntosh Apple computers... by I have never used one, so cannot speak to their function.

If I can learn Windows 10... then anyone on the face of Planet Earth can learn it.
Using new technology has NEVER come easy to me - but I am persistent and just keep plugging away at it.

Again, I cannot stress enough how helpful YouTube and Microsoft Community discussions can be. In the past, I have also purchased visual-aid computer books that explain how to do stuff step-by-step AND show you pictures of what your computer screen looks like.
When MS ended XP and I had to go to Windows 7... I thought I had died and gone to Hades. BUT because of work, I was forced to learn it - AND ended up LOVING Win 7.
Now having used Win 10 for some time... I really have no issues/problems with it all.

I also don't like buying used computers. My workplace bought me one about a year and half ago. It never was quite right - had some odd little glitches in several areas. Guess what? They just had to purchase a new one - so that money spent on the used one, could just as well have gone toward a new one a year and half ago.

One last thing... cheapest is not always the best. Not saying that one has to spend top dollar on stuff. BUT we once bought a "cheapest" Compaq computer and that thing didn't last as long and the fan noise could drive you up a wall. Also, we once bought the "cheapest" stereo/turntable years ago - it was a hunk of junk from the get-go.
So to some extent... you get what you pay for.

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(quoted from post at 06:03:51 03/22/18) You will want windows 10

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I have to disagree with your statement.....many many computer users still prefer windows 7 as it is near perfection as far as the OS is concerned.

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Unfortunately buying a new computer with win7 is like buying a new F250 with a magneto. Sure it works, but there are no parts available when it goes south.

Learn to work with win10, it's every bit as good as 7 and in many ways better.

no way for me--I have a laptop that has 10 and can't figure it out---too complicated!!

Local computer place says they install Windows 7 on most computers. We have been looking for a new one.They say it's a lot less trouble and easier to use.

Nice--I have a 7 disk, going to inquire about deleting 10 and have 7 installed

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(quoted from post at 06:03:51 03/22/18) You will want windows 10

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I have to disagree with your statement.....many many computer users still prefer windows 7 as it is near perfection as far as the OS is concerned.

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Unfortunately buying a new computer with win7 is like buying a new F250 with a magneto. Sure it works, but there are no parts available when it goes south.

Learn to work with win10, it's every bit as good as 7 and in many ways better.

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I don't see it quite like that as buying something that is old and ready to break. If MS had not tried to shove win10 down my throat with their forced upgrades several years ago then perhaps I would have gravitated towards it. But the nerve of MS to try and force it on consumers....just who do they think they are?

I would look on ebay and buy a brand new smartphone for $50-60. All you need is a Wi-Fi source and it will do anything a computer will do, If you don't have Wi-Fi you can go to McDonalds or BurgerKing. I have several, they are what I use most of the time. I do not activate them as a phone. I never could handle Windows and Mac long ago outlived its usefulness. Android is the way to go.

(quoted from post at 05:21:36 03/22/18) I'm finally going to get me a computer for home. It is tractor related because I'll be on here talking with you guys and buying stuff for my tractor and things on Craig's list and stuff like that. What computer do you guys recommend me getting? I really don't know a whole lot about them and I'm looking for advise. I'm not looking at the top of the line stuff but want something reasonable and good. Thanks.

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If all you want is internet. Tablet or chrome book. You just don't need more. If you want a full computer. Consider a MAC. Used ones at a store are reasonable and you don't have all of the MS issues.

Chrome book

Our last desktop upgrade was to a Mac Mini. Smaller than a kleenex box, fast and easy to learn. I think it was around $500 new, kept our old monitor and keyboard. Absolutely trouble free, and much lower risk of malware issues. We still have a security system, but lower threat numbers.

I bought a refurbished HP from newegg dot com with winders 7. When I have to change I have a copy of Fedora Linux.