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Need help Windows 7 computer shopping - Undecided

Posted: Apr 10, 2014

Somebody posted yesterday that they are very happy with their new Windows 7 laptop. I am shopping for either that or a Windows 7 all-in-one or regular computer. Could that person tell me exactly what make and model they bought? I don't want to buy the wrong thing, nor do I want to overpay for more than I need. Thanks for your help.

Windows 7 Computer - nn

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It is really not so much "brand" as it is what you might need on a computer. For example, I purchased a Windows 7 laptop computer three years ago at Wal-Mart for under $300. It has a 250 GB HD and 2 GB RAM and an AMD processor. The other reason I purchased this computer (besides price), was the fact that it had 3 USB ports. It has served me well; however, the one thing that I would change with purchasing another is the processor and I would definitely go with an Intel or something that had a faster speed. I had another laptop before I purchased this one and love the laptop for its "portability," meaning that I can travel anywhere and still work. I also have a USB hub (maybe $10), and just plugs into one of the USB ports on my laptop that gives me more 4 more USB ports available. I also use a standard size USB keyboard and USB mouse. HTH.

I did the same thing - Try eBay. Good Luck

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I bought a laptop from Best Buy and then needed Word so I bought another one from eBay with Word. Word was just rigged and ran out after a while, had to buy it again. But anyway, the machine runs wonderfully. I also use a regular wireless mouse and keyboard. Love the ability to be mobile!

My better one is 32-bit OS which I think is important for speed rather than 64. That's the main difference between this one and the other one (actually the other one has more everything else too and still runs slower). I have 4GB RAM, Intel Core 2 Proc 2.53GHz 2.54GHz, 150GB HD.

some info - Amazon

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the higher the RAM the smoother and faster the performance with several applications open at one time (player, platform, vpn, Word, internet for research sites, email and/or IM, etc). And 64 bit handles larger ram more efficiently.

Mine has 4G RAM expandable up to 8G. Some computers are not expandAble. Here is a link for 32 vs 64 info:

http://www.differencebetween.net/technology/software-technology/difference-between-32-bit-and-64-bit-windows-7/

A Win-7 32 bit will not handle more memory than 4G. You would need Windows-anything to be a 64 bit version if more than 4 is necessary. Question is - how much do you need? I worked fine with 2GB RAM for what seems to be foreever.

Desktops come with 6 to 8 USB ports these days (been while for me), and I always buy refurbished, laptop or not. Never had a problem.

I opted for Win 7, not 8, because I don't want to hear 'we're not compatible with 8 yet' from some job on the line.

If you go Amazon or EBay - read the feedback on the sellers, too.

good luck.

need help windows 7 - catherine

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I just went through the same thing...there is a seller on ebay who is in Jacksonville Tx...he has refurbished at a very good price and 99% approval...also try Tiger Direct and Newegg (yes all one word) on line...they had some great deals too. I too got a USB Hub...worth its weight in gold! Try to get more than 2 G RAM...the difference is amazing in speed and smoothness of operation. Good luck...HTH

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