Comments on: When to Replace a Computer: A Buying Guide http://queercents.com/2007/03/21/when-to-replace-a-computer-a-buying-guide/ We're here, We're queer, and We're not going Shopping without Coupons Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:23:21 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Laptop Buying Tips http://queercents.com/2007/03/21/when-to-replace-a-computer-a-buying-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-167214 Laptop Buying Tips Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:46:50 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/03/21/when-to-replace-a-computer-a-buying-guide/#comment-167214 Thanks for Nice Article. 12″ / 13″ Ultra portables are good because it keeps the system small. It comes with Core 2 Duo processors, performance graphics cards, upto 4 GB RAM, higher resolution display, upto 250 GB HDD. See more laptop Tutorial & Question - Answers at http://www.techbaba.com/faqs/laptop+tutorial+question+answers.aspx<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-167214">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> Thanks for Nice Article. 12″ / 13″ Ultra portables are good because it keeps the system small. It comes with Core 2 Duo processors, performance graphics cards, upto 4 GB RAM, higher resolution display, upto 250 GB HDD.

See more laptop Tutorial & Question – Answers at
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]]> By: Queercents » The Money Value of Yoga: Are Classes Worth the Cost? http://queercents.com/2007/03/21/when-to-replace-a-computer-a-buying-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-31379 Queercents » The Money Value of Yoga: Are Classes Worth the Cost? Wed, 11 Apr 2007 05:07:45 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/03/21/when-to-replace-a-computer-a-buying-guide/#comment-31379 [...] 1) Yoga is expensive, and I was skeptical of the price tag. A one-year pass of unlimited classes at my local studio runs an up-front cost of $1,700 (that’s significantly more than the cost of a new laptop… ahem.) Alternatively, attending classes once a week runs between $768 - $900 annually. It’s no wonder 16.5 million Americans spend nearly $3 billion on yoga every year. [...]<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-31379">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> [...] 1) Yoga is expensive, and I was skeptical of the price tag. A one-year pass of unlimited classes at my local studio runs an up-front cost of $1,700 (that’s significantly more than the cost of a new laptop… ahem.) Alternatively, attending classes once a week runs between $768 – $900 annually. It’s no wonder 16.5 million Americans spend nearly $3 billion on yoga every year. [...]

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]]> By: John http://queercents.com/2007/03/21/when-to-replace-a-computer-a-buying-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-29333 John Wed, 04 Apr 2007 20:56:47 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/03/21/when-to-replace-a-computer-a-buying-guide/#comment-29333 Part of the Carnival of Student Finance #2: http://www.slclowdown.com/2007/04/carnival_of_stu.html<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-29333">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> Part of the Carnival of Student Finance #2:

http://www.slclowdown.com/2007/04/carnival_of_stu.html

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]]> By: Mapgirl’s Fiscal Challenge / 68th Festival of Frugality! http://queercents.com/2007/03/21/when-to-replace-a-computer-a-buying-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-28805 Mapgirl’s Fiscal Challenge / 68th Festival of Frugality! Tue, 03 Apr 2007 12:03:29 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/03/21/when-to-replace-a-computer-a-buying-guide/#comment-28805 [...] Nina presents When to Replace a Computer: A Buying Guide posted at Queercents. [...]<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-28805">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> [...] Nina presents When to Replace a Computer: A Buying Guide posted at Queercents. [...]

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]]> By: John E http://queercents.com/2007/03/21/when-to-replace-a-computer-a-buying-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-27162 John E Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:41:42 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/03/21/when-to-replace-a-computer-a-buying-guide/#comment-27162 A few other things to consider : a) running costs - newer machines, particularly desktops using laptop technology such as the Pentium M processers, use less power - although super-fast gaming machines with fast graphics cards can be very power hungry. Electricity is going up in price quite fast, just leaving a machine on standby can cost £50 per year. b) LCD displays use much less power than CRT monitors and take up less space. c) PC notebooks cost much less than Mac equivalents for the same processing power, and with Vista there really isn't much difference as far as usability is concerned. d) Any business should be able to write off the cost of a new PC over 3 years. e) being in debt sucks - especially as interest rates seem to be creeping up!<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-27162">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> A few other things to consider :
a) running costs – newer machines, particularly desktops using laptop technology such as the Pentium M processers, use less power – although super-fast gaming machines with fast graphics cards can be very power hungry. Electricity is going up in price quite fast, just leaving a machine on standby can cost £50 per year.
b) LCD displays use much less power than CRT monitors and take up less space.
c) PC notebooks cost much less than Mac equivalents for the same processing power, and with Vista there really isn’t much difference as far as usability is concerned.
d) Any business should be able to write off the cost of a new PC over 3 years.
e) being in debt sucks – especially as interest rates seem to be creeping up!

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]]> By: Ben K http://queercents.com/2007/03/21/when-to-replace-a-computer-a-buying-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-26699 Ben K Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:50:20 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/03/21/when-to-replace-a-computer-a-buying-guide/#comment-26699 This post is timely for me as I've been having a love/hate affair with my laptop. It's more than functional but has been sluggish lately and I'm impatient. I'll head over to Lockernome to read the post you mentioned.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-26699">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> This post is timely for me as I’ve been having a love/hate affair with my laptop. It’s more than functional but has been sluggish lately and I’m impatient. I’ll head over to Lockernome to read the post you mentioned.

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]]> By: Debbie http://queercents.com/2007/03/21/when-to-replace-a-computer-a-buying-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-25365 Debbie Thu, 22 Mar 2007 18:53:03 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/03/21/when-to-replace-a-computer-a-buying-guide/#comment-25365 A friend of mine once decided to replace a computer only if the new one would be at least four times as good as the old one. I suppose you could measure that in speed, memory, or whatever's important. Another factor to consider is that allowing oneself a new computer only after paying off one's debt might add some extra debt dissolution incentive. Thanks for this great article--I'm going to look back at it when I start fantasizing about a new computer. (Mine's not even two years old yet.)<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-25365">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> A friend of mine once decided to replace a computer only if the new one would be at least four times as good as the old one. I suppose you could measure that in speed, memory, or whatever’s important.

Another factor to consider is that allowing oneself a new computer only after paying off one’s debt might add some extra debt dissolution incentive.

Thanks for this great article–I’m going to look back at it when I start fantasizing about a new computer. (Mine’s not even two years old yet.)

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]]> By: Paula Gregorowicz http://queercents.com/2007/03/21/when-to-replace-a-computer-a-buying-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-25324 Paula Gregorowicz Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:31:05 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/03/21/when-to-replace-a-computer-a-buying-guide/#comment-25324 Another thing to consider is, if you have a business or will be starting one..if you wait until you start, you can deduct (at least a portion) of the computer as a fixed asset to the extent it is used for business only...<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-25324">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> Another thing to consider is, if you have a business or will be starting one..if you wait until you start, you can deduct (at least a portion) of the computer as a fixed asset to the extent it is used for business only…

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]]> By: Rhea http://queercents.com/2007/03/21/when-to-replace-a-computer-a-buying-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-25220 Rhea Thu, 22 Mar 2007 01:15:41 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/03/21/when-to-replace-a-computer-a-buying-guide/#comment-25220 Laptops are pretty cheap. There are many options...have you though of outlet? Apple Outlet TIgerdirect PCRetro Microcenter<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-25220">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> Laptops are pretty cheap.

There are many options…have you though of outlet?

Apple Outlet
TIgerdirect
PCRetro
Microcenter

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]]> By: John http://queercents.com/2007/03/21/when-to-replace-a-computer-a-buying-guide/comment-page-1/#comment-25204 John Wed, 21 Mar 2007 23:45:09 +0000 http://www.queercents.com/2007/03/21/when-to-replace-a-computer-a-buying-guide/#comment-25204 Thanks to Kassy for reminding me about upgrades. I added another good rule of thumb I found to the "Alternatives to Replacing the Computer" section. The new MacBook's siren song sings sweeter more and more.<p class="top-comments">Current score: <span class="top-comments-karma" id="karma-25204">0</span> <small>(to vote for this comment, please visit the site)</small></p> Thanks to Kassy for reminding me about upgrades. I added another good rule of thumb I found to the “Alternatives to Replacing the Computer” section.

The new MacBook’s siren song sings sweeter more and more.

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