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Offline indy007

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« Reply #15 on: May 20, 2005, 11:53:27 AM »
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Panasonic makes the Toughbook, and they're cool, but spensive.  I wonder how comfortable they are to use, considering the steps they take to protect the keyboard from moisture and stuff.


The pair I used took probably 300 - 400 paintball hits in 24 hours while closed up. I washed it off with an alcohol filled spray bottle. Nothing ever got inside. I was impressed. The keyboard itself though... well, I've never liked typing on laptops keyboards. I'd sooner carry a regular USB keyboard around with me in a backpack :) They just don't *feel* right... but then again I've had the same keyboard since '98 cuz I refuse to change it.
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« Reply #16 on: May 20, 2005, 11:58:24 AM »
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i am not exactly what one might call "overly nice" to laptops.  i stay VERY mobile.  lol.


try using less lube when you're surfing pr0n...:aok
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« Reply #17 on: May 20, 2005, 11:59:03 AM »
Srini, huh?  Guess Dell is still outsourcing.

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{ 11:13:40 AM} yesterday. i went to move the unit, holding the top and the bottom.
    You should've said "I opened the LCD screen to use the laptop and it appears the right/left hinge failed causing the screen to come loose and fall from my hand.  I'd like to file a claim using the warranty I purchased that says, "All non-abusive breakage and failures are covered."  

Honestly, it sounds like your buttered unless you really want to push the issue with them but good luck with that.
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« Reply #18 on: May 20, 2005, 11:59:17 AM »
Nothing beats a T-series Thinkpad. They are solid and has that Darth Vader look as a bonus.
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« Reply #19 on: May 20, 2005, 11:59:22 AM »
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try using less lube when you're surfing pr0n...:aok


spoken like a true vetran.

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« Reply #20 on: May 20, 2005, 12:00:49 PM »
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Srini, huh?  Guess Dell is still outsourcing.

     You should've said "I opened the LCD screen to use the laptop and it appears the right/left hinge failed causing the screen to come loose and fall from my hand.  I'd like to file a claim using the warranty I purchased that says, "All non-abusive breakage and failures are covered."  

Honestly, it sounds like your buttered unless you really want to push the issue with them but good luck with that.


nice.  probably should have sought the wisdom here first.  i'll give that one a try next time i talk to them.

thanks.
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« Reply #21 on: May 20, 2005, 12:01:56 PM »
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nice.  probably should have sought the wisdom here first.  i'll give that one a try next time i talk to them.

thanks.


Not a problem, its what I deal with everyday at work.
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« Reply #22 on: May 20, 2005, 12:34:44 PM »
Next time dont pick the laptop up by the screen and you should be fine, August.

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« Reply #23 on: May 20, 2005, 12:34:52 PM »
I've had dell, gateway, HP and sony laptops. All of 'em together ain't worth a fiddlers dam compared to the robust construction of the IBM I had first and the one I've got now.

If yer rough on the equipment, nothin is as tuff as the IBM. Worth the bucks, IMO.
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« Reply #24 on: May 20, 2005, 01:14:07 PM »
Does Dell offer an extended warrenty that covers the screen   If it is still under its main warrenty?  

    Alot of times they let you buy the extra warrenty that covers what is broken, There tech would not know,  but there sales men would know.  
I do that all the time with the hp laptops i support here(  Note,  Never buy an hp laptop. I have only had one that lasted its 1 year warrenty, with out having to go in. )

Panasonic Makes a great tough book,  They are pricy,  but great.


I allways push for Dell laptops here,   Our sales manager for them is great,  and they seem to last longer then the rest.

I am still trying to get one of the VPs to buy an alienware laptop....


Only Problem With IBM is that they do not make wide screen laptops.
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« Reply #25 on: May 20, 2005, 01:25:19 PM »
Dell recently got a boat load of complaints from it's U.S. customers about calling support and getting a tech from India. Dell opened a support center in North America to deal with that. Guess it didn't last for long................
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« Reply #26 on: May 20, 2005, 04:29:45 PM »
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Dell recently got a boat load of complaints from it's U.S. customers about calling support and getting a tech from India. Dell opened a support center in North America to deal with that. Guess it didn't last for long................


Seems like every time I call tech support, no matter what product, I get someone on the line who doesnt speak english as thier first language. There is one particular individual at Earthlink tech support that I ALWAYS get. His accent is so strong I cant understand him and always have to request that he transfer me to someone that speaks english as a first language.
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« Reply #27 on: May 20, 2005, 04:51:32 PM »
Just for chuckles I looked this up.
Anyone ever try this site?
OVERSTOCK.COM

Any of these systems any good?

LOL at some of these prices,screw the warranty. they'e practically disposable

Outside of the auction From the Buy outright brand new area

Your Think Pad
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« Reply #28 on: May 20, 2005, 05:16:56 PM »
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You should've said "I opened the LCD screen to use the laptop and it appears the right/left hinge failed causing the screen to come loose and fall from my hand. I'd like to file a claim using the warranty I purchased that says, "All non-abusive breakage and failures are covered."
yup,,just like he said jb88..never tell them you did somthing to it..best way to deal with tech support is tell them..it just stopped working..i have no idea why!! got to play stupid..hehe because i dont think the waranty covers dropped or broke lap tops that are 2 years old..i have a dell desk top,,only had 1 trouble with it in the 4 years i owned it..only one time i had a virus crash my machine<~~which is not coverd in my waranty...but i called them and played stupid and said my computer stopped working..wont boot up for some reason..and they helped me do a destructive recovery got it back up and runing fine:) but i had to lie to them to get past the waranty..lol


alot of laptops are weak..and dont think macs are any better..my aunt had a mac and we were at her house and she was packing for a trip..and it was sitting on the couch in its protective cass..well i watched it fall not even a foot to the floor on a padded carpet..didnt even make a thud..well we took it out and turned it on and it wouldnt work..she had to have it fixed..lol it was only a year old..so i dont think it matters on company..you just have to be carefull with those things somtimes..specialy if its your own:)
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« Reply #29 on: May 20, 2005, 05:55:12 PM »
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Seems like every time I call tech support, no matter what product, I get someone on the line who doesnt speak english as thier first language. There is one particular individual at Earthlink tech support that I ALWAYS get. His accent is so strong I cant understand him and always have to request that he transfer me to someone that speaks english as a first language.


     To be fair Elfie, maybe they just don't speak your dialect of
"Coloradan" :lol
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