Lost Windows

[Janet]

It wasn't good news for me concerning my computer. I have Windows Vista on my laptop and the computer guy said more often than not, Vista crashes. He said Windows 7 is much more reliable, but would be at least $127. So he will load Windows Vista back on it with my backUp-CD's, but I will lose most all the info I have stored. I do have some things backed up on an external hard drive, so hopefully I can recover some things.

I've decided to start saving up for a Mac..... I've heard they just don't give you the problems that a PC does. It will take me a little while to save, but I can be patient... I hope. Should have it back in a day or so. I love my iPad, but prefer typing on my laptop.

[Blueyes]

It is harder to type on an iPad! I just have the plain, white 13 inch MacBook. I had a 17 inch screen before and I thought I would hate a smaller screen, but I don't. You can make things bigger with just a flick of your fingers. It's so nice to curl up with a small, LIGHT laptop! No viruses, no problems! My 2 sons and their wives have one each. They all insisted that I get one, and it is unbelievably easy!! I was so afraid it would be hard to use, but it's just not. As with anything different, you have to get used to it but it's easy!!

Mac computers are the same price everywhere. Go straight to the Apple site and read all about them

[JJJ]

I used to have Vista and it's true mine used to crash alot. I have Windows 7 and love it.

Mac is not bad but the reason I don't buy Mac is because there stuff is not compatible with other programs. If you buy Mac you will have to use only their programs which are more expensive.

I don't know how much you need a computer and for what. But there so many options out there for you. I love laptops and I'm on the lookout for a lighter, smaller one for school. There's also a netbook which is a smaller version of a laptop but you can't watch movies in there The notebook is good for games, reading but not if you really need to type. Now there are keyboards made for notebooks now so you might want to check that out.

[JJJ]

Here's something I used to do when the black screen came up.

http://maximumpcguides.com/windows-v...en-booting-up/

That way you don't have to pay anyone to do it. If you saved your stuff most likely your good. I hope you do have a memory stick and have all your pictures and important info save in it. If not go ahead and buy it since it's always handy. If you don't have alot to save a 2gb or 4gb is fine. I need a 16gb for all my junk

If your writing stuff remember to save after every paragraph.

[Janet]

Originally Posted by JJJ

Here's something I used to do when the black screen came up.

http://maximumpcguides.com/windows-v...en-booting-up/

That way you don't have to pay anyone to do it. If you saved your stuff most likely your good. I hope you do have a memory stick and have all your pictures and important info save in it. If not go ahead and buy it since it's always handy. If you don't have alot to save a 2gb or 4gb is fine. I need a 16gb for all my junk

If your writing stuff remember to save after every paragraph.

Wish I could have tried that before taking it in...oh well. I dont have a memory stick, just a hard drive to back things up on.

[Tiramisu]

I need a new laptop, maybe the dell 14z, thin and light. Saving my money and setting some goals for myself. My 17" is almost 8 years old and will make a cute yard ornament!!!!!