Should i buy hp mini laptop?

please suggest me if i should go for mini laptop. i am mba student

Yes most people I know who have purchased a netbook have regretted it. It is a good idea, but in practice the processor is just too slow and the video too weak to be a daily use computer, not to mention the little tiny screen and keyboard. If you were going on vacation and just wanted to check email and Facebook it might be OK but don't even think about trying to create an Excel spreadsheet on it, which I asume an MBA student would want to do. It would work but you would get a headache trying to read it and a backache trying to type it in.

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    malcs

    Pos, what an enumeration ! I think that your point of view is slightly biased, and that some "statements" need a bit more explanation.
    Mac OS X definitely looks great (we're talking about the graphical user interface - after all, when browsing Microsoft's website, you could very well say that Windows looks great and because it works as it should and doesn't get in your way like Windows often does, it feels great to use this system.
    It is UNIX-based, which means it relies on a well-known, reliable foundation (UNIX). The core of the system, Darwin (which is basically Mac OS X w/out all the user interface and bundled applications), is Open Source, which means that its source code is available to anyone, and can therefore be thoroughly analyzed and tested by any knowledgeable person who wants to - thus helping detecting issues (or bugs, if you prefer) and fixing them, which results in greater reliability and security for OS X.
    I disagree with No hacking and Bulletproof and stealth security : it isn't entirely accurate, and can be misleading. Mac OS X is not hacker-proof : it can be hacked, just like any other operating system, in many ways. However, it does inculde a software firewall which has a good reputation, and offers an option called "Sealth Mode", which will make your Mac invisible to hackers. It should be enough to protect you from many threats, and if you use a router to connect to the internet, it probably has a (hardware) firewall of its own.
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    iPhoto is an app to manage your photo library, it isn't great, but isn't bad either and is well integrated with the other iApps;
    GarageBand allows you to make or record your own music, with your keyboard (with software instruments, it's not very practical) or external instruments connected via USB or FireWire
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    iMovie HD can edit homemade movies (you need a digital camcorder, and to store the video on your Mac, you'll need a large hard disk usch as an external FireWire one) : you can add transitions, rearrange the order of scenes, add text, chapters, etc.
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    iDVD, which will be of no help to watch DVDs (there is an application called DVD Player that will do this), but create your own DVDs, with chapters, etc.
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  • I need a new inverter cable for my MacBook (5.5 years old).  Can I get it replaced cheaply, or should I buy a new laptop?

    Hi!  I have a 5.5-year-old Macbook4.1, and I've been having problems with the display.  I googled the problem and found out that I've got a wonky inverter cable.  Apparently, the part itself is relatively cheap, but the labor (which involves taking nearly the whole laptop apart) means that the repair is expensive.  The quote I got (in Germany, where I live) is 200 euros.
    My laptop has been functioning just fine besides the display problem, but since it's already so old, it seems to make sense to buy a new laptop rather than repairing this one.  However, someone told me that I should contact Apple first and see if they might cut me a deal on the repair, since I'm an existing customer and they'd want to keep me happy. I tried doing this through the Apple Support site, but I'd have to pay $50 to do that, which seems to defeat the purpose.  Going to an Apple store is also prohibitively expensive, since there aren't any very close to me.
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    Sidenote: in case anyone doubts my diagnosis, here's a description of the problem.  When my screen is open, I can see a very faint picture on the display, but the screen is pretty much dark.  When I slowly tilt the screen as if to close it, the picture suddenly comes back.  So when the laptop is open at any angle more than about 45 degrees, the display is dark.

    go on give it a go! what have you got to lose;
    http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Core+2+Duo+Inverter+Cable+Replacement/4772

  • Should I buy a new laptop? Or fix it with more RAM?

    Dear all,
    After a few years (since mid 2009) of happy relationship with my Macbook Pro, the last year I have noticed a severe decline in speed in all applications as well as a lot of apps crashing or not responding regulary. Me and my laptop have survived this long thanks to this forum where I am usually able to find solutions to various problems and by experimenting with  "home fixes", despite my lack of technical knowledge.
    I live abroad in a country without access to proper computor service centers etc, however I am visiting Europe next week and I need to take the decision on whether it is worth fixing my laptop or if the best option sis just to buy a new one.
    After my attempts to troubleshoot and after reading up on this forum I am suspecting that the cause of the problems might have something to do with RAM or the proccessor. I do run a lot of heavy apps such as photoshop, premier pro, indesign, firefox, lightroom etc. I have always been able to work efficiently while having several apps running at the same time (for example firefox, word, indesign and photoshop) however since a while back i can't run more than 1-2 apps at the same time without the computer crashing or getting paralysed. The beach ball is spinning for minutes after each click which is very frustrating when working with details in for example photoshop. I have tried to clean up the computor with Onyx a few weeks ago which I think improved it a little bit. My 500GB harddisk is less than half full.
    I would really appreciate your advise on my options of fixing the issue or just buying a new computer. Below are some details about my laptop.
    Millions of thanks in advance!
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    Processor: 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
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    Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 9400M 256MB
    Software: OSX Version 10.8.3

    I think 8G of memory may be good enough to run Adobe suite and Office.
    No, there is no such risk.
    Following shop has memory you need, though if you think you couldn't hadle to upgrade RAM, take it to Apple Store's Genius Bar to ask about upgrading RAM.
    http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_MacBook_MacBook_Pro/Upgrade/DDR3
    -- kaz-k
    PS/ You'd better ask about your question at MacBook Pro discussion board.
    https://discussions.apple.com/community/notebooks/macbook_pro

  • Should she buy a refurbished laptop?

    I am not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I have to start somewhere. My daughter says she needs a Mac for her art classes in college. She is looking at refurbished laptops at the Apple Store site.
    I am wondering if refurbished laptops are a good idea, do they hold up up? What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying refurbished. Anyone bought one and loved/hated it?
    Opinions and advice greatly appreciated.
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    Sorry if I didn't make myself clear.
    The discount on a refurbished Mac computer, from what I've seen, is much lower than the discount you would get through an education discount. So if you're trying to save money, I would go with the refurbished laptop, especially since the warranty is the same.
    I'm just saying that from what I've seen at the genius bar, if you do buy a computer through the school bookstore and it's found defective within the first two weeks, they will repair it, not replace it. However, if you buy the computer directly from an Apple store, whether the brick and mortar store or the online store and show proof, you will get an educational discount. To top it off, if it is found defective within the first two weeks, it will be replaced.
    So to me, if you're thinking of using the education discount, it would be better if you bought it directly from Apple instead of the school's bookstore.
    I assume that the same would apply to a refurbished computer that's found defective within two weeks. If you bought it from Apple, it will be replaced within two weeks. That's all I'm saying.
    In a nutshell: To be safe, buy directly from an Apple store (brick & mortar or online) and get the educational discount or buy a refurbished computer from an Apple store (brick & mortar or online) just in case there are any problems.
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  • If i have a macbook pro from 2008 should i buy a new apple laptop?

    I need help should i buy a new laptop or should i just stick with my apple macbook from 2008?

    if you're happy with your Mac, and it's running like it should, keep using it.
    On the other hand, the new Mac OS X Mavericks is due out sometime this fall. If you're thinking of a new Mac you may want to wait until you can purchase one with Mavericks pre installed.
    Apple - OS X Mavericks - Do even more with new apps and features.

  • Should I buy a MBP or a mac mini?

    Should I buy a MBP or a mac mini?
    I have had it in my head for the past two years I would buy a MBP the summer before my junior year of college, but now that it's here I'm not really sure anymore. I have been a commuting college student (by choice) for the past two years and it is finally time for me to move onto campus, and I was wondering should I get a MBP or a mac mini for my dorm. I'm not really worried about portabilty because I never take my laptop I have now or my iPad to class, and I don't think that will change much with me switching colleges. The reason I'm leaning toward a mac mini is because I have my own display, keyboard and wireless mouse just collecting dust in my closet. Someone help me out please because I am so stuck, I probably won't make a decision til after I see what is announced @ WWDC.

    Macmini is cheaper, and college students need money.  You need to buy the top-of-the-line macmini to get the better CPUs, but you did not mention gaming so that should not be an issue.
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  • I am planning to buy mac mini 2.5Gzh. I will be using it mainly for video editing and I am planning to upgrade up to 8GB. Is it a good buy or should I try some other alternative.

    I am planning to buy my next desktop. I will be using this mainly for video editing. I am not a professional video editor, I normally do home made videos for youtube, like tutorial, DIY project etc. I use Nikon D3100 camera and some basic green screen techniques as part of recording. So my basic video editing would be just syncing audio, editing videos to cut un-necessary frames etc and some basic effects. I am also planning to buy final cut pro.
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    Cosomono wrote:
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