Personally, I suggest SSD and SSHD (hybrid drives) across the board nowadays (for system/internal drives). Chris Hart Computer Support & Technology Consulting for Connecticut and Western Massachusetts Tel: 860-291-9393 chris at chrishart.net http://www.MyMacTech.com On 2/17/15, 1:08 PM, "Robert Heller" <heller at deepsoft.com> wrote: > > > > > At Tue, 17 Feb 2015 10:41:56 -0500 jwerner at jwdp.com wrote: > >> >> >> >> >> $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. > >> >> 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? >> >> If you are on Windows now and are not looking for some specific Mac >> programs not available for Windows, I would not suggest switching. >> >> 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. >> >> Jan Werner >> _______________ >> >> Izzy G wrote: >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > Good Morning, >>> > >>> > âThe 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 >>> dataâ >>> > (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): >>> > >>> > 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. >>> > >>> > Other options? >>> > >>> > Any help is greatly appreciated. >>> > Izzy >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > -- >>> > Izzy Gesell, M.ED, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) >>> > â >>> > â >>> > (o) 413-586-2634www.izzyg.com <http://www.izzyg.com> FB: IzzyG&Company >>> > LI: Izzy Gesell TW: ImprovIzzy >>> > â >>> > >>> > Lynda.com Author of "Applied Improv for Leaders" >>> > www.lynda.com/IzzyGesell <http://www.lynda.com/IzzyGesell> >>> > Free 10 day unlimited accessto Lynda.com's extensive library of courses >>> > â:â >>> > http://www.lynda.com/trial/IzzyGesell >>> > >>> > â >>> > >>> > >>> > _______________________________________________ >>> > Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net >>> > Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net >>> > >>> > You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion >>> list. >>> > If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members >>> > page on the Hidden Tech Web site. >>> > http://www.hidden-tech.net/members >>> > >> _______________________________________________ >> Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net >> Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net >> >> You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list. >> If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members >> page on the Hidden Tech Web site. >> http://www.hidden-tech.net/members >> >> > > -- > Robert Heller -- 978-544-6933 > Deepwoods Software -- Custom Software Services > http://www.deepsoft.com/ -- Linux Administration Services > heller at deepsoft.com -- Webhosting Services > > _______________________________________________ > Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net > Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net > > You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list. > If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members > page on the Hidden Tech Web site. > http://www.hidden-tech.net/members -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.hidden-tech.net/pipermail/hidden-discuss/attachments/20150217/dcdb9037/attachment.html