[Hidden-tech] Computer Crossroads- Do I buy a new laptop? Change to Macbook Air? Have one Custom built?

[Robert Heller]

At Tue, 17 Feb 2015 10:41:56 -0500 jwerner at jwdp.com wrote:

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> $500 sounds very high for a laptop drive unless you need a 1TB solid 
> state drive. You can get a 1TB hard disk these days for less than $75.

Unless it includes labor AND if the ASUS zenbook's hard drive is deeply
embedded in the machine (eg, you have to fully disassemble the whole laptop in
order to replace the hard drive). Yes, $500 is a really exorbinate quote to
replace a laptop drive. And $300 to restore the data from the old one seems a
bit high too. Unless there is much more wrong with the ASUS zenbook than the
failing hard drive.

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> What do you need the computer for? How much internal storage do you 
> need? With USB 3.0 portable HDs dirt cheap, you really don't need huge 
> internal storage in most situations. What size screen do you want?
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> If you are on Windows now and are not looking for some specific Mac 
> programs not available for Windows, I would not suggest switching.
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> If the Macbook Air appeals mainly because of size and weight, I'd 
> suggest looking at the new (2015) Dell XPS 13, which is even smaller and 
> lighter with a bigger screen than the MB Air. It starts at $800.
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> Jan Werner
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> Izzy G wrote:
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> > Good Morning,
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> > ​The situation: My 2 year old ASUS zenbook had a dying HD that will cost
> > me (according to repair place) $500 to replace + $300 to reinstall data​
> >    (which I could do myself as it is backed up on Crashplan).  I'm not
> > inclined to fix the ASUS as it has been in the shop a few months ago
> > (maybe that was the beginning of the HD fail and wasn't noticed):
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> > I'd like some help looking at my replacement options (this is my only
> > computer). Budget is  +/- 1k:
> > Fix Zenbook. Trust that a new HD will work.
> > Find another laptop- need some suggestions. Looking for 13-14 inch
> > screen,  reasonably lightwith, need only 4 GB
> > Have one custom made  (local if possible)
> > Buy a Macbook air- I need guidance and handholding to make the switch
> > but am open to it.
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> > Other options?
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> > Any help is greatly appreciated.
> > Izzy
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