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Discussion in 'Computer Corner' started by Mike Allen, Sep 26, 2020.

  1. Mike Allen

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    I have seen the online ads about a USB memory stick, Xtra-PC. Has anyone tried it? I have a Dell Inspiron laptop that has been rubbish from the word go. It seems a waste just to bin it. It's been in and out of the repair shop no end of times. Now it seems the o/s Win XP-Pro has given up the ghost. Just wondered about hooking it upto the telly for you tube etc.
     
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    Hi,

    Remember reading about that some time ago, think the general comment was Snake Oil !!

    Hooking it up to the TV ? - isn't your tv a Smart one ? - well worth getting a Smart one if you are into that kind of viewing, just connect it to your router via cable or wifi , no need for the laptop.

    Buying a new laptop might be expensive or be some time to get a particular model etc as everyone has been buying them for the camera /video chats during lockdown.
    Worth looking at the manufacturers sites and direct sales like Dell , HP or specialist builders -
    https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/custom-laptops/
    Laptops - Chillblast Computers
     
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      Looking around the web at laptops, seems they are at least £100 dearer ! compared to what they were selling for at the beginning of the year and to get something with a half decent performance you will be looking around £500 + .
      The low priced end of the laptop market seems to have disappeared !

      If you do not mind pluging a few things tother, what you might find a more practical alternative, if like me you tend to still use the PC in one place, and thats a desktop box ( fitted under the desk) which is much faster and you can use a large 24" or 27" screen with separate cordless mouse and keyboard ?
      So much easier on the eyes and hands, plus you can fit some decent speakers quiet cheaply if you like a better quality sound.

      A decent base plus W10 - ( we buy from CCL )
      Alpha 3000G | CCL Computers
      or buy W10 a lot cheaper with this genuine offer
      Computeractive Software Store - Windows 10 Home - 79% off RRP
       
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        I used PC Specialist's to build a Desk Top earlier this year with an AMD Razen 9 Processor and other bits and pieces and they did a great job.
         
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            I would get a refurb unit from a specialist site . Some incredible bargains if you hit the site at the right time. Cant remember the name atm.

            I just cast to my tv with a Chromecast. Tv is a lcd 10 year old.
            100 quid for computer, 20 quid Chromecast, sorted.
             
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              Mikes gone very quiet ? !

              Hope he's not gone into Input Overload with all this PC and TV techno stuff; it can be very confusing for us older ones.:rolleyespink:

              Just want to say, come on back and ask away if you are unsure about any of above the points.:)
               
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                That's because of all the home schooling during lockdown. I bought my grandchildren a cheap laptop in April so they could join in classes online. There wasn't much available then.
                 
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                  Ize here boss! Reading the comments. I have decided to forget it. I will keep my computing to the study. Thanks all for the input.
                   
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                    Thats odd.:scratch:
                    You would have thought China would have prepared for this and sold us lots more.:biggrin:
                    Or am I being sceptical;)
                     
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                      Never, pete, never:love30::dunno::doh::heehee:
                       
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