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curthowlandApr 6, 2007
Consider that most Laptop disk drives are 5400rpm drives. For about 150, get a big 7200rpm drive.Then install Linux on the new drive.If there is an apparent hardware failure, such as the CD-ROM or mousepad, just swap in the original Windows disk for a "final hardware check", as well as only returning the unit to the store for service with the operating system that the computer came with.And if the bastar^H^H^H^H^Hservice technicians "accidentally" erase the HD and reinstall Windows "for" you, there is no personal data lost. None. Nada. Zip.The best of everything, and no worries about those silly hardware warrantees that say "Good only with the original OS."
boybunnyApr 7, 2007
I wouldn't call myself Apples bitch :)I call it as it is as well and iFanboys hate me for it. You are correct, Apple has no way of fixing hardware or software problems and you loose your hardware and/or all your files.For now and the near future I will still buy macs as they are better than PCs by enough at that one task. This is also why I used an Amiga way back. I use the best graphics machine. Because Apple don't care about where Macs are heading (compared to iPods iTunes, iPhone and AppleTV) Windows may yet overtake Apple in graphics as well. Though I am personally hoping Solaris or Linux will gain a full suite of pro graphics tools first.We have solved most of our OSX woes by using a Windows server for storage and data management.And Apple do not care about their flaky hardware... as long as they get to have the biggest markup in the industry, their users can burn in Apple Hell.
sophiaperennisApr 7, 2007
Oops, I meant Front Row. Sorry about that.
keyboardduderApr 7, 2007
@ boybunnyAn INSALLED version of vista uses less than 10GB on a hard drive. If you went and bought an OEM version and had it pre-installed (which you probably did because you dont know any better) you will have crapware and trialware. Enjoy!
justin6512Apr 8, 2007
@dogpartyI agree, I love my apple..... HOWEVER, you have to admit, all macs do come with a 30 day trial of iWork, so apple isn't completely free of that annoying trial software. the only difference is that it isn't third party.
kahrnApr 10, 2007
@arccoyote, while everyone else seems to have problems with packard bell, I never had one that was left unsolved. The manual they gave me solved every problem I ever had.@manageMyRights, good luck. Because you won't be able to do that after a few years. Most manufacturers have a tendancy to "lose" all the documentation after a few years, and so it won't really be available online anymore. And if you're using some obscure system, then you're gonna be stuffed.
managemyrightsMay 4, 2007
Kahrn,You make a good point but there are lots of web archives (google cache, thewaybackmachine, etc). If it was ever on the web, chances are you can still find it.Also, it would be impossible for me personally to find a manual from years ago in print form. A person would be better off downloading the manual the day they buy the product (or before they buy) and keep a local copy. Manuals for every product I own wouldn't take 10MB.