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HoboJones
Looking to outfit with one or the other.
I would be getting a tablet, a PC, and a laptop.
Either Apple iMac, iPad 2, and MacBook Air
Or a Windows 7 PC, Windows 7 Laptop, and a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
We want a PC with a large screen and a good display. The laptop will be used mainly for school. The iPad will be used for fun and showing pictures to family of the new baby.
Any recommendations, warnings, experience.
Answer
Don't buy MAC's because people say "they don't get viruses derp derp."
Get the PC setup and spend just a little bit of money on antivirus software (I use AVG, never had ANY problems).
With a general Apple setup: You'll be looking at around $3000 (chances are you won't even take advantages of garageband or imovie either).
With a general PC setup: You can spend as little as around $1700 or as much as $3000 depending on the features and hardware setup.
I still think the value of Apple products go down quite a bit when you look at how much is spent on hardware and customer service.
Generally, if you don't know much about computers and are not willing to learn more, go Apple.
My $1300 Custom Pc annhilates an Imac in terms of performance, but HD video Editing and High End gaming probably isn't a priority.
So my verdict: A decent set of PC's and the tab for around $2000 total should be good. ($800 Desktop, $500(?) Tab, $500 Laptop, $200 Extra Monitor.)
Don't buy MAC's because people say "they don't get viruses derp derp."
Get the PC setup and spend just a little bit of money on antivirus software (I use AVG, never had ANY problems).
With a general Apple setup: You'll be looking at around $3000 (chances are you won't even take advantages of garageband or imovie either).
With a general PC setup: You can spend as little as around $1700 or as much as $3000 depending on the features and hardware setup.
I still think the value of Apple products go down quite a bit when you look at how much is spent on hardware and customer service.
Generally, if you don't know much about computers and are not willing to learn more, go Apple.
My $1300 Custom Pc annhilates an Imac in terms of performance, but HD video Editing and High End gaming probably isn't a priority.
So my verdict: A decent set of PC's and the tab for around $2000 total should be good. ($800 Desktop, $500(?) Tab, $500 Laptop, $200 Extra Monitor.)
Wireless internet keeps disconnecting?
James
Hi,
We've been having a problem with our wireless internet for a while now. The system runs off our main office computer via a router for the house.
When using my Macbook, i can easily connect. However, when i try to open 2 tabs or stream a Youtube video, it disconnects and says no DSL connection. I then wait 5 minutes, and i can reconnect again. The same happens when i'm using my computer and my mum is using her iPad.
Does anyone have any idea why this is happening? We live in a old house with pretty thick walls which i know can be a problem. However, when I'm in the next room which is separated from the office by a modern, thin wall, the problem still occurs. I rang my internet provider and they said that living in a house with thick walls is the problem, but I don't think this is quite the case.
Anyone have any recommendations? We are currently with Chess Broadband, quite a crappy company I think. Do you think the problem would be solved if we went to someone like BT?
Any info would be great. Thanks
Answer
Place your router to maximize effectiveness. Where you place your router has a lot to do with how it performs. When placing a router, consider putting it:
Near the center of the house, on a top floor. Radio waves best travel down and laterally.
Off the floor, ideally on a wall mount or high shelf.
As far as possible from your neighbor's WiFi router
Away from cordless phones and microwaves
Away from power cords, computer wires, microwaves, baby monitors, and halogen lamps
Place your router to maximize effectiveness. Where you place your router has a lot to do with how it performs. When placing a router, consider putting it:
Near the center of the house, on a top floor. Radio waves best travel down and laterally.
Off the floor, ideally on a wall mount or high shelf.
As far as possible from your neighbor's WiFi router
Away from cordless phones and microwaves
Away from power cords, computer wires, microwaves, baby monitors, and halogen lamps
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