Windows tablets for $49
http://news.softpedia.com/news/windo...e-510854.shtml

On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 10:42:56 AM UTC-6, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> Windows tablets for $49
> http://news.softpedia.com/news/windo...e-510854.shtml

I want a WinXP laptop, good, cheap and reliable.

John Kuthe...

On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 7:48:41 AM UTC-10, John Kuthe wrote:
> On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 10:42:56 AM UTC-6, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> > Windows tablets for $49
> > http://news.softpedia.com/news/windo...e-510854.shtml
>
> I want a WinXP laptop, good, cheap and reliable.
>
> John Kuthe...

I have a Win 10 tablet/convertible. It's not very enjoyable to use. The OS makes it feel sluggish and ponderous. I have a Win 7 laptop which I use for programming widgets. It's OK but the battery life is dismal. For those of you that can't give up Windows, this might be a good product for you.

https://www.extremetech.com/computin...one-right-time

On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 7:48:41 AM UTC-10, John Kuthe wrote:
> On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 10:42:56 AM UTC-6, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> > Windows tablets for $49
> > http://news.softpedia.com/news/windo...e-510854.shtml
>
> I want a WinXP laptop, good, cheap and reliable.
>
> John Kuthe...

Speaking of windows... Someone gave me a Passat but the window wasn't working so I ordered a cheap Chinese door panel with the window regulator already mounted. It works fine except those guys leave the sheet metal with razor sharp edges. So my fingers are all cut up. That's another thing wrong with the Chinese!

On Fri, 09 Dec 2016 09:42:48 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
wrote:

>
> Windows tablets for $49
> http://news.softpedia.com/news/windo...e-510854.shtml

Thanks for remembering me.


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On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 12:48:41 PM UTC-5, John Kuthe wrote:
> On Friday, December 9, 2016 at 10:42:56 AM UTC-6, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> > Windows tablets for $49
> > http://news.softpedia.com/news/windo...e-510854.shtml
>
> I want a WinXP laptop, good, cheap and reliable.
>
> John Kuthe...

How's the candy making coming along this year, faggot? How many morsels have been formed by your ***-covered fingers?

My new laptop has Win10, and after ditching the extra crap I don't use, I really like it. But,
I don't do anything technical on it. My requirements are pretty simple.

My previous Win7 worked great, but the cover hinge is shot, so it won't close correctly.
It is free for the asking; also, it has to be used plugged in because the battery died
a long time ago. It is about 6 years old; the Geek Squad was astounded that it was still
working well. ;-))

N.

On Fri, 09 Dec 2016 13:32:00 -0800, sf > wrote:

>On Fri, 09 Dec 2016 09:42:48 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
>wrote:
>
>>
>> Windows tablets for $49
>> http://news.softpedia.com/news/windo...e-510854.shtml
>
>Thanks for remembering me.

you are welcome
Janet US

On Fri, 9 Dec 2016 16:04:16 -0800 (PST), Nancy2
> wrote:

> My new laptop has Win10, and after ditching the extra crap I don't use, I really like it. But,
> I don't do anything technical on it. My requirements are pretty simple.
>
> My previous Win7 worked great, but the cover hinge is shot, so it won't close correctly.
> It is free for the asking; also, it has to be used plugged in because the battery died
> a long time ago. It is about 6 years old; the Geek Squad was astounded that it was still
> working well. ;-))
>
If you really wanted to keep it, you can buy a new battery from
Amazon. Hubby did that for his dinosaur and breathed new life into
it.



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I believe a new battery would be about $200 or more. My feeling is, it is
not worth it....it works fine, and while I was using it, keeping it plugged in
was no problem. It was too heavy to really use anywhere except at a desk.
But thanks, sf. ;-))

N.

On Sat, 10 Dec 2016 05:21:43 -0800 (PST), Nancy2
> wrote:

> I believe a new battery would be about $200 or more. My feeling is, it is
> not worth it....it works fine, and while I was using it, keeping it plugged in
> was no problem. It was too heavy to really use anywhere except at a desk.
> But thanks, sf. ;-))
>
OIC. $200 will buy a new computer. His battery was relatively
inexpensive... $30.


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On 12/10/2016 8:21 AM, Nancy2 wrote:
> I believe a new battery would be about $200 or more. My feeling is, it is
> not worth it....it works fine, and while I was using it, keeping it plugged in
> was no problem. It was too heavy to really use anywhere except at a desk.
> But thanks, sf. ;-))
>
> N.
>
I use my laptop like a desktop computer. Separate keyboard & mouse. It
never leaves the desk. I have no need to carry it around with me. I
run it off the "charger" (i.e. it stays plugged in).

Jill

Jill, keeping it plugged in all the time will kill the battery for good, if it hasn't already....
unless it is a rare breed my various ITS guys have never heard of. Once a laptop
battery won't hold a charge any more, then by all means keep it plugged in all the
time.

In your case, if you cannot imagine ever needing to run it off the battery (like if the
power goes out in a storm or something), then keeping it plugged in all the time is
no problem. We all do what we like and don't need to answer to anyone. My statement
about battery life is for anyone who didn't know that about battery life, and is not
a criticism of you. ;-))

N.

On 12/11/2016 1:11 PM, Nancy2 wrote:
> Jill, keeping it plugged in all the time will kill the battery for good, if it hasn't already....
> unless it is a rare breed my various ITS guys have never heard of. Once a laptop
> battery won't hold a charge any more, then by all means keep it plugged in all the
> time.
>
> In your case, if you cannot imagine ever needing to run it off the battery (like if the
> power goes out in a storm or something), then keeping it plugged in all the time is
> no problem. We all do what we like and don't need to answer to anyone. My statement
> about battery life is for anyone who didn't know that about battery life, and is not
> a criticism of you. ;-))
>
> N.
>
I didn't take it as a criticism. My laptop is at least 6 years old and
is still going strong. (It's a Toshiba, in case anyone cares.)

No, I don't move it around so I have no need to run it off the battery.
Wifi doesn't work well here but at any rate I simply don't need to
move it. I use it as a desktop because of where my desk is located.
It's a small desk in the corner of the living room. A laptop takes up
less room than a small tower. 17" display, crystal clear. But I cannot
stand typing on a cramped laptop keyboard. Or use one of those silly
touchpad mouses. So I have it set up *like* a destop, but mostly for
the monitor.

At any rate, it stays plugged in. If the power goes out (rarely) the
battery will kick in. At that point I turn the computer off because I
can't access anything online during a power outage. Why leave it running?

You do know there is an icon in the desktop tray that tell you whether
or not the battery is charged? I've never had to replace the battery in
this laptop. I did have to swap out the "charger" once.

Oh, and FWIW, the people from the "Geek Squad" at Best Buy likely just
wanted to sell you something new. I think they work on comission.

Jill

Jill, I get my really-needed advice from a couple of campus ITS guys, and use the Geek Squad
only for help with software issues, usually...and they answer questions for free if it is something
I purchased at BBuy.

N.