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What do you own for a computer(s)?

Discussion in 'Off Topic' started by Flexin, Jun 28, 2012.

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What kind of computers do you own?

  1. Desktop

    19 vote(s)
    57.6%
  2. Laptop

    26 vote(s)
    78.8%
  3. Tablet

    7 vote(s)
    21.2%
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  1. Flexin

    Flexin Admin Staff Member Founding Member Top Event

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    What do you own? We have a desktop, laptop, BLACKBERRY PlayBook (tablet). At some point soon I really want to replace the desktop, add another laptop and even own another PlayBook.

    James
     
  2. Sugarhill

    Sugarhill Member Founding Member

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    I have all three and I am looking into getting two more tablets or another tablet and laptop. I am now interested in the Nexus 7 from Google and that is most likely to be bought as there are some things that I can't download from the Market on my NookColor and I'll be able to use a real tablet with Microsoft's SmartGlass for the XBox.

    I am also looking at the Microsoft Surface or a laptop from Samsung or Vizio. I want something thin, light and powerful as well as reasonably priced. So, I am waiting to see the prices for these three things and where they will settle.
     
  3. Flexin

    Flexin Admin Staff Member Founding Member Top Event

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    What is it that you can't use on your Nook that you hope to be able to do on the Nexus? It will be interesting to see how they will do. Did they give a release date for it?

    James
     
  4. Sugarhill

    Sugarhill Member Founding Member

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    Well, since the Nook isn't an official Android device, meaning Google products were originally installed on them, they can sometimes try to block various applications from the Market. Obviously, the Nexus will be official, so if you can't download an app, it will be due to it simply not working on a tablet.
     
  5. leyash

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    I have an HP DV6. I love it. It's a laptop, great big screen, and so many features it's amazing. It's locked with fingerprint, and it's great to use for anything and everything. Webcam included, and so much more.
     
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  6. flareboy323

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    I used to have a Lenovo ThinkPad Y510 (Laptop) but sadly, the screen broke. (Along with the charger, casing, fans, hard drive, backlight, RAM, and many other things that were replaced over the course of its six-year lifetime...) I know am running a custom gaming PC that used to be an HP Pavilion a6400f, but has a new graphics card in it. I'm planning on getting a new processor, motherboard, more RAM, and later a new case. I also have a Kindle Fire that I love.
     
  7. tommymac

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    I'm using an HP netbook. It was top of the line when I bought it two years ago. Now, it simply gets the job done. Great for browsing the forums while watching TV.

    I'd use the tablet to type, but I'm afraid I haven't gotten used to the on screen keyboard yet.
     
  8. leyash

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    We have one desktop, and three laptops.
     
  9. streakanime

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    I have a desktop and a laptop (technically it is a netbook). I live on my computer (which is why I got a desktop). I had this horrid habit of burning out laptops because of how much I used them. For a desktop from Walmart, it works pretty well. I would recommend their computers to anyone. They aren't bad. I've never had a tablet and never really saw the need for one.
     
  10. Flexin

    Flexin Admin Staff Member Founding Member Top Event

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    I didn't see the need for a tablet other then a the odd time here and there before owning one but I use mine way more then I thought I would. The don't replace a computer completely but they are nice to have along with one.

    James
     
  11. Diablo

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    I have a desktop that I don't have hooked up but still has a bunch of music. It is in bad shape so it takes a while to boot but it works and then my main computer is a laptop and then I have a netbook and the smartphones. I wish I still had my tablet but I had to sell it.
     
  12. erkan orer

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    I have a computer that is custom built not the best custom built computer i the world but it does the job, i mostly play games on the computer and for going on the internet not much more than that.
     
  13. shadowk1

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    I currently own 2 desktops, 1 notebook, and 2 tablets, both being a Samsung galaxy 10.1 and a Apple Ipad 2. I use my notebook for my college studies while the tablets are more for my entertainment/reading books. The desktops are usual use for gaming uses, I've spent too much on my desktop computer due to being a gamer.
     
  14. neovlad

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    I just have a Laptop and a Desktop I also own a Xbox 360 which is also like a computer considering all the things it can do.
     
  15. KateCruz

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    I have a laptop and a desktop. I use my laptop way more. I also have an iPhone that I use whenever I do not have my laptop with me or access to another computer. I guess that's where a tablet would come in handy. I plan to get another laptop for my kids because they are always getting viruses on my computer. I put parental controls on it, but somehow it just keeps happening. My oldest has been bugging me for a long time already about having her own laptop, and she's only 8. Haha
     
  16. edvisual

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    I currently use a desktop and a laptop. I use the desktop for gaming and my laptop for making money or when I go in journeys and I need to keep in touch with my family and friends
     
  17. Jamie Swansburg

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    I have a HP Media Center PC 7330. Its about 6 years old, still runs great! I bought it from Staples. It is way outdated, but great for what I use it for since I don't do any gaming or anything on it.
     
  18. Flexin

    Flexin Admin Staff Member Founding Member Top Event

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    Mine is about the same age and works fine at times but will slow down and have to be rebooted at times. I have 12 tabs open right now and that was after closing some so it slows down over time. And if it goes to sleep it can be really slow when it wakes up. I really want to replace it. When I'm on a few websites, posting on my forum, working on the forum, adding pictures and so on it can really start to slow to a crawl.

    James
     
  19. niceness8000

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    I have a mac desktop. Freakin' awesome computer once you learn how to use it. I need a laptop for the business I'm trying to get started. Although they are expensive, it will be a Mac laptop as well. The hassle-free usage I get from my Mac is well worth the money I paid. I've had friends who have gone through at least two PCs in the time I've owned my Mac.
     
  20. Jamie Swansburg

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    I have been thinking that my next computer will be a Mac. I have to think about it. The problem that I have is that they are way over priced. Well here they are anyway. I actually like the layout of the Mac then I do the PC's. I had the opportunity to use Mac Lion at my former employer and I found that it just seems to be more organized and easier to use/understand than Windows.
     
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