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* Please help Burnham RSM-126 oil furnace won't heat hot water after vacation -
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* Should I buy a gas gussler? - 13 messages, 7 authors
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* there ain't no such thing such thing as a free media. - 2 messages, 2
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* Pet NOT SO Smart - 5 messages, 2 authors
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* URGENT - Pls help...pls recommend - laptop purchase - 3 messages, 3 authors
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TOPIC: Please help Burnham RSM-126 oil furnace won't heat hot water after
vacation
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 8:59 am
From: Donita Luddington
On Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:31:40 -0700, Donita Luddington wrote:
>> when the burner tries to start, do you get a flame or not?
BTW, after I cleaned it, I certainly got a flame (it heated the water) but
it goes out after a while.
Does that help?
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TOPIC: Should I buy a gas gussler?
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== 1 of 13 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 9:31 am
From: clams_casino
Ken Lay wrote:
>In article <YNqdne-BN6DL5jjVnZ2dnUVZ_qninZ2d@earthlink.com>,
> Jeff <jeff@spam_me_not.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>>Drive any new car off the lot and it's immediately worth
>>substantially less.
>>
>>
>
>Average loss immediately upon leaving the dealer's lot: 15%
>
>
That's equivalent to saying the first ten feet out of the gas station
just cost you $50. The next 400 miles costs nothing in fuel cost.
== 2 of 13 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 9:46 am
From: Seerialmom
On Aug 14, 5:37 pm, James <j0069b...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> On Aug 14, 7:56 pm, Seerialmom <seerial...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > On Aug 14, 3:59 pm, James <j0069b...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > I haven't shop cars but if dealers are trying to rid their big cars
> > > with big discounts I might get one. I only drive 8000 miles a year so
> > > it's only about 300 gallons of gas. A big car using twice as much gas
> > > would cost $1200 more in gas. Wouldn't it be frugal to get a big
> > > comfortable car and get the savings up front?
>
> > How did you do your math on the MPG? I took your 8K and divided by
> > 16mpg, answer was 500 gal. Multiplied that by $4 and came out with
> > $2K. Technically, if you can get the gas guzzler for "less" than a
> > car that gets 30mpg or more and don't drive much...economically it
> > might work. Now ask this question over at treehugger.com and see what
> > kind of answer you get :p
>
> $2K and 500 gal was your total. I said 300 gallons more or $1200 more
> than a wind up toy car. Treehuggers can kiss my u no watt.
I was giving you the benefit of the doubt; obviously I know conserving
oil wasn't the priority and throwing treehuggers into it was done
tongue in cheek. I think it's silly to toss a fully paid vehicle out
to save $300 a year on gas but pay $25K or more to replace it. Just
like my son would like me to ditch my 27in CRT TV which works just
fine to replace it with a 40+ or larger HDTV costing anywhere from
$699 and up. My TV is paid for, when it "dies" I'll consider it.
== 3 of 13 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 11:06 am
From: "Bob"
"James" <j0069bond@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:cbcdfdc7-542d-45fb-879c-7926b9159015@2g2000hsn.googlegroups.com...
>I haven't shop cars but if dealers are trying to rid their big cars
> with big discounts I might get one. I only drive 8000 miles a year so
> it's only about 300 gallons of gas. A big car using twice as much gas
> would cost $1200 more in gas. Wouldn't it be frugal to get a big
> comfortable car and get the savings up front?
A gas "guzzler"?
If you mean SUVs; most SUVs are car bodies on a truck frame (done so
manufacturers could get around the CAFE m.p.g. restrictions.) So they handle
poorly, and ride badly. SUVs are expensive, and dangerous for the owner and
others on the road.
Gas prices have Not peaked, but oil production has. And developing
countries such as China want more. The U.S. invaded Iraq for the oil. Russia
invaded Georgia for the oil. There will be more wars for what little oil is
left.
== 4 of 13 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 11:20 am
From: jakdedert
Bob wrote:
> "James" <j0069bond@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:cbcdfdc7-542d-45fb-879c-7926b9159015@2g2000hsn.googlegroups.com...
>> I haven't shop cars but if dealers are trying to rid their big cars
>> with big discounts I might get one. I only drive 8000 miles a year so
>> it's only about 300 gallons of gas. A big car using twice as much gas
>> would cost $1200 more in gas. Wouldn't it be frugal to get a big
>> comfortable car and get the savings up front?
>
> A gas "guzzler"?
>
> If you mean SUVs; most SUVs are car bodies on a truck frame (done so
> manufacturers could get around the CAFE m.p.g. restrictions.) So they handle
> poorly, and ride badly. SUVs are expensive, and dangerous for the owner and
> others on the road.
>
> Gas prices have Not peaked, but oil production has. And developing
> countries such as China want more. The U.S. invaded Iraq for the oil. Russia
> invaded Georgia for the oil. There will be more wars for what little oil is
> left.
>
>
>
Bob, did you x-post this from somewhere else? I don't see the OP in
n.gen...only your reply?
That reply is somewhat ill-informed, in that 'most' SUVs are different.
There are a number which are built on automobile platforms, which
perhaps is what you meant to say. Nevertheless, there are some built on
truck platforms as well. Most handle 'differently' from cars; but
'badly' is a blanket statement that is way too general.
But more to the point, the OP asked about buying one because the prices
have *dropped* due to decreased demand. You reply that SUVs are
'expensive'....?
jak
== 5 of 13 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 11:33 am
From: MrWonderful
On Aug 15, 1:06�pm, "Bob" <m...@trix.net> wrote:
> "James" <j0069b...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:cbcdfdc7-542d-45fb-879c-7926b9159015@2g2000hsn.googlegroups.com...
>
> >I haven't shop cars but if dealers are trying to rid their big cars
> > with big discounts I might get one. �I only drive 8000 miles a year so
> > it's only about 300 gallons of gas. �A big car using twice as much gas
> > would cost $1200 more in gas. �Wouldn't it be frugal to get a big
> > comfortable car and get the savings up front?
>
> �A gas "guzzler"?
>
> �If you mean SUVs; most SUVs are car bodies on a truck frame (done so
> manufacturers could get around the CAFE m.p.g. restrictions.) So they handle
> poorly, and ride badly. SUVs are expensive, and dangerous for the owner and
> others on the road.
>
> �Gas prices have Not peaked, but oil production has. And developing
> countries such as China want more. The U.S. invaded Iraq for the oil. Russia
> invaded Georgia for the oil. There will be more wars for what little oil is
> left.
Not only that, but the dufus thinks he'll get almost *30* mpg~!:
"8000 miles / 300 gallons"
I saw a diesel tech report that shows modern clean-tech diesels in
Mercedes cars (etc) will get *45*mpg - nice~!
But as certain as muffy and kent are dog-stupid, "Detroit" and "the
financial indusrty," as well as 20% of amurca are now bankrupt due to
following president peewee bushit down his uneducated primrose path to
destruction~!
<Wait until you get the GNP/GDP #s for 2008/2009~!> Oh, yes,
rupublucuns can't draw rational conclusions~! Nevermind.
kiss my ass - you toothless trailer park trash dumpublucun, supply-
side, pro-business, pro-growth, uneducatred, gub-bubba, evangelical
nitwits~!
In conclusion....,
uck you. <not you, Bob>
: ) Lala
== 6 of 13 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 12:02 pm
From: clams_casino
Bob wrote:
>
> If you mean SUVs; most SUVs are car bodies on a truck frame (done so
>manufacturers could get around the CAFE m.p.g. restrictions.) So they handle
>poorly, and ride badly. SUVs are expensive, and dangerous for the owner and
>others on the road.
>
>
Certainly NOT been our experience. Our Pilot has averaged over 22 mpg,
it rides smother & as quiet as any car I've ever owned / driven (except
with the windows open, the rumble noise is amazingly annoying) and its
four wheel drive / stability control system makes for a secure drive in
rain & snow storms. Our next vehicle will likely be a smaller, more
fuel efficient car, but we've been VERY pleased with this vehicle.
We'll probably never use the third row seat, but the head room,
internal space & driving comfort is just not available in that (or a
lower) priced vehicle.
> Gas prices have Not peaked, but oil production has. And developing
>countries such as China want more. The U.S. invaded Iraq for the oil. Russia
>invaded Georgia for the oil.
>
>
>
>
>
Russia didn't invade Georgia for their oil so much as they want to
prevent competing natural gas pipelines from being b built through
Georgia..
== 7 of 13 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 12:23 pm
From: jdoe
On Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:06:16 -0500, "Bob" <ma@trix.net> wrote:
>
>"James" <j0069bond@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:cbcdfdc7-542d-45fb-879c-7926b9159015@2g2000hsn.googlegroups.com...
>>I haven't shop cars but if dealers are trying to rid their big cars
>> with big discounts I might get one. I only drive 8000 miles a year so
>> it's only about 300 gallons of gas. A big car using twice as much gas
>> would cost $1200 more in gas. Wouldn't it be frugal to get a big
>> comfortable car and get the savings up front?
>
> A gas "guzzler"?
>
> If you mean SUVs; most SUVs are car bodies on a truck frame (done so
>manufacturers could get around the CAFE m.p.g. restrictions.) So they handle
>poorly, and ride badly. SUVs are expensive, and dangerous for the owner and
>others on the road.
>
> Gas prices have Not peaked, but oil production has. And developing
>countries such as China want more. The U.S. invaded Iraq for the oil. Russia
>invaded Georgia for the oil. There will be more wars for what little oil is
>left.
>
>
oil in georgia? that's news
__________________________________________
Never argue with an idiot.
They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
== 8 of 13 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 1:10 pm
From: "Rod Speed"
clams_casino <PeterGriffin@DrunkinClam.com> wrote
> Bob wrote
>> Gas prices have Not peaked, but oil production has.
Nope.
>> And developing countries such as China want more. The U.S. invaded Iraq for the oil.
Nope.
>> Russia invaded Georgia for the oil.
Nope. And they didnt invade, they've pulled out now.
> Russia didn't invade Georgia for their oil so much as they want to prevent competing natural gas pipelines from being
> b built through Georgia..
Wrong, as always. The pipeline thru Georgia ALREADY moves russian oil.
== 9 of 13 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 1:24 pm
From: "Bob"
> oil in georgia? that's news
> __________________________________________
> Never argue with an idiot.
== 10 of 13 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 1:26 pm
From: "Bob"
"jakdedert" <jakdedert@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
news:wKjpk.10313$rD2.7050@bignews4.bellsouth.net...
> Bob wrote:
>>
>>
> Bob, did you x-post this from somewhere else? I don't see the OP in
> n.gen...only your reply?
You can trim misc.consumers.frugal-living from your reply if desired.
>
> That reply is somewhat ill-informed, in that 'most' SUVs are different.
> There are a number which are built on automobile platforms, which perhaps
> is what you meant to say.
Maybe shoulda said up until the last few years, all SUVs were built on
truck frames. Now if an SUV is on a much better handling, smoother riding,
safer car frame, then it has to meet CAFE (m.p.g) standards for a car.
>Nevertheless, there are some built on truck platforms as well. Most handle
>'differently' from cars; but 'badly' is a blanket statement that is way too
>general.
I don't think so. The last few years, some SUVs have gotten better, but
most still handle like a tank, less responsive, roll over easily, etc.
>
> But more to the point, the OP asked about buying one because the prices
> have *dropped* due to decreased demand. You reply that SUVs are
> 'expensive'....?
Correct. Sellers can drop the price so much because SUVs have an
extraordinary profit margin to begin with. SUVs are generally impractical,
unsafe, expensive to buy and maintain.
== 11 of 13 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 1:26 pm
From: "Bob"
"MrWonderful"
>In conclusion....,
>uck you. <not you, Bob>
>: ) Lala
Well.. do, and you'll never go back to wimmen!
jest kidding.. really..
== 12 of 13 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 1:26 pm
From: "Bob"
"clams_casino" <PeterGriffin@DrunkinClam.com> wrote in message
news:rpkpk.27025$KZ.12222@newsfe03.iad...
> Bob wrote:
> ...
>> Gas prices have Not peaked, but oil production has. And developing
>> countries such as China want more. The U.S. invaded Iraq for the oil.
>> Russia invaded Georgia for the oil.
>>
>>
>>
> Russia didn't invade Georgia for their oil so much as they want to prevent
> competing natural gas pipelines from being b built through Georgia..
Oh. But the motivation was about the same.
== 13 of 13 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 1:32 pm
From: "Bob"
"Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:6gm66hFgma7sU1@mid.individual.net...
> clams_casino <PeterGriffin@DrunkinClam.com> wrote
>> Bob wrote
>
>>> Gas prices have Not peaked, but oil production has.
>
> Nope.
>
>>> And developing countries such as China want more. The U.S. invaded Iraq
>>> for the oil.
>
> Nope.
>
>>> Russia invaded Georgia for the oil.
>
> Nope. And they didnt invade, they've pulled out now.
>
>> Russia didn't invade Georgia for their oil so much as they want to
>> prevent competing natural gas pipelines from being b built through
>> Georgia..
>
> Wrong, as always. The pipeline thru Georgia ALREADY moves russian oil.
Rod, you little stinker.
If you ever had an original idea, your head would explode.
Better shut up and be thought a fool,
than be Rod Speed and remove all doubt.
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TOPIC: there ain't no such thing such thing as a free media.
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== 1 of 2 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 9:35 am
From: clams_casino
PaPaPeng wrote:
>
>With due respect, the term 'free media' is misleading. It costs a lot
>of money to support the media, so it's not free in a monetary sense.
>
>Secondly, the media will always offer a viewpoint / slant that will
>appeal to bulk of its readers, or it risks losing them, which leads to
>loss of advertising revenue. Therefore, it is not free of bias either.
>
>The only thing that media in democratic countries may APPARENTLY be
>free of, is censorship or Government influence. However, watching BBC
>or CNN, one is often in serious doubt whether these channels can
>really present an independent viewpoint.
>
>
>
Thank goodness we have that "Fair and Balanced" network.
Now, if only there was a network that could balance out CNN.
== 2 of 2 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 11:32 am
From: "Rod Speed"
PaPaPeng <PaPaPeng@yahoo.com> wrote:
> panchatantram wrote:
> August 15, 2008 11:07
> http://www.economist.com/opinion/displayStory.cfm?Story_ID=11920701&mode=comment&intent=readBottom
> Maeglin:
> With due respect, the term 'free media' is misleading. It costs a lot
> of money to support the media, so it's not free in a monetary sense.
Its free in the sense that you dont pay to use it, stupid.
> Secondly, the media will always offer a viewpoint / slant that will
> appeal to bulk of its readers, or it risks losing them, which leads to
> loss of advertising revenue. Therefore, it is not free of bias either.
Some of it has no advertising, so that doesnt arise with them.
> The only thing that media in democratic countries may APPARENTLY
> be free of, is censorship or Government influence. However, watching
> BBC or CNN, one is often in serious doubt whether these channels can
> really present an independent viewpoint.
Irrelevant to whether its free media or not.
> Sadly, to misuse a popular American saying: as a free mthere ain't no
> such thing as a free media.
Wrong, as always.
> And while media is supposed to help expose the truth, to me
> it seems that it is impossible to find out what the truth is once
> the media gets hold of it. At least that's how it works in India.
No it doesnt, and there is a hell of a lot more than just India anyway.
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TOPIC: Pet NOT SO Smart
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== 1 of 5 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 9:53 am
From: Seerialmom
On Aug 15, 6:18 am, clams_casino <PeterGrif...@DrunkinClam.com> wrote:
> Received a $9 off coupon in the mail which was good at Petsmart for any
> purchase > $20, charged to a particular charge card. Not having pets,
> I almost tossed it. Then it dawned on me that they might carry
> sunflower seeds for feeding the birds, so I decided to stop by.
>
> Sure enough, they had a big bag for $29.99 which was $4.99 more than
> what I recently paid elsewhere. With the $9 discount, I bought the bag.
>
> When I got home, I realized their bag only contained 40 lbs of seed vs.
> the 50 lb bag of similar dimensions that I have typically bought elsewhere.
>
> Net savings = 1 cent, but I do admire their bait & switch packaging
> gimmick. I should have noticed something when I was able to easily
> carry the bag to my car.
>
> Fortunately, I was driving by the store when I stopped in (not a special
> trip), but considering the cost of gas to turn off the road into their
> parking lot, I obviously lost on the "deal".
Still...you got a good price on that seed. I was paying $3.50 at
BigLots for Woody Woodpecker sunflower seeds, they just raised it to
$4.00 (4lb bag).
== 2 of 5 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 9:53 am
From: Seerialmom
On Aug 15, 7:44 am, jdoe <j...@aol.com> wrote:
> On Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:18:15 -0400, clams_casino
>
> <PeterGrif...@DrunkinClam.com> wrote:
> >Received a $9 off coupon in the mail which was good at Petsmart for any
> >purchase > $20, charged to a particular charge card. Not having pets,
>
> hmmm, if your bird isn't a pet what is it?
>
> __________________________________________
> Never argue with an idiot.
> They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
Wildlife. Like the house finches.
== 3 of 5 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 10:26 am
From: clams_casino
jdoe wrote:
>On Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:18:15 -0400, clams_casino
><PeterGriffin@DrunkinClam.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>>Received a $9 off coupon in the mail which was good at Petsmart for any
>>purchase > $20, charged to a particular charge card. Not having pets,
>>
>>
>
>
>hmmm, if your bird isn't a pet what is it?
>
>__________________________________________
>
>
So would that make the squirrels my pets as well? How about the fox
that picks off the squirrels? and the Coyote that likes to feast on
the fox?
== 4 of 5 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 10:31 am
From: clams_casino
Seerialmom wrote:
>On Aug 15, 6:18 am, clams_casino <PeterGrif...@DrunkinClam.com> wrote:
>
>
>>Received a $9 off coupon in the mail which was good at Petsmart for any
>>purchase > $20, charged to a particular charge card. Not having pets,
>>I almost tossed it. Then it dawned on me that they might carry
>>sunflower seeds for feeding the birds, so I decided to stop by.
>>
>>Sure enough, they had a big bag for $29.99 which was $4.99 more than
>>what I recently paid elsewhere. With the $9 discount, I bought the bag.
>>
>>When I got home, I realized their bag only contained 40 lbs of seed vs.
>>the 50 lb bag of similar dimensions that I have typically bought elsewhere.
>>
>>Net savings = 1 cent, but I do admire their bait & switch packaging
>>gimmick. I should have noticed something when I was able to easily
>>carry the bag to my car.
>>
>>Fortunately, I was driving by the store when I stopped in (not a special
>>trip), but considering the cost of gas to turn off the road into their
>>parking lot, I obviously lost on the "deal".
>>
>>
>
>Still...you got a good price on that seed. I was paying $3.50 at
>BigLots for Woody Woodpecker sunflower seeds, they just raised it to
>$4.00 (4lb bag).
>
>
If you have the room for a 50-lb bag (best stored in a metal trash can),
may want to check out feed dealers in your area such as Agway.
Walmart is an alternative for 20-lb bags with a compromise in price.
== 5 of 5 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 11:03 am
From: Seerialmom
On Aug 15, 10:31 am, clams_casino <PeterGrif...@DrunkinClam.com>
wrote:
> Seerialmom wrote:
> >On Aug 15, 6:18 am, clams_casino <PeterGrif...@DrunkinClam.com> wrote:
>
> >>Received a $9 off coupon in the mail which was good at Petsmart for any
> >>purchase > $20, charged to a particular charge card. Not having pets,
> >>I almost tossed it. Then it dawned on me that they might carry
> >>sunflower seeds for feeding the birds, so I decided to stop by.
>
> >>Sure enough, they had a big bag for $29.99 which was $4.99 more than
> >>what I recently paid elsewhere. With the $9 discount, I bought the bag.
>
> >>When I got home, I realized their bag only contained 40 lbs of seed vs.
> >>the 50 lb bag of similar dimensions that I have typically bought elsewhere.
>
> >>Net savings = 1 cent, but I do admire their bait & switch packaging
> >>gimmick. I should have noticed something when I was able to easily
> >>carry the bag to my car.
>
> >>Fortunately, I was driving by the store when I stopped in (not a special
> >>trip), but considering the cost of gas to turn off the road into their
> >>parking lot, I obviously lost on the "deal".
>
> >Still...you got a good price on that seed. I was paying $3.50 at
> >BigLots for Woody Woodpecker sunflower seeds, they just raised it to
> >$4.00 (4lb bag).
>
> If you have the room for a 50-lb bag (best stored in a metal trash can),
> may want to check out feed dealers in your area such as Agway.
>
> Walmart is an alternative for 20-lb bags with a compromise in price.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
I've bought a couple of 10lb bags at Lowes since I had some gift cards
for them anyway. I currently store the seed in an old clumping kitty
litter bucket (5gal?). I'm not replenishing the feeder often because
the finches tend to be wasteful, with much of the seed laying on the
patio directly under it. I let them "cleanup" the seeds on the
ground for a few days first (the squirrels do, too) before refilling.
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TOPIC: URGENT - Pls help...pls recommend - laptop purchase
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== 1 of 3 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 10:08 am
From: irfansmith@gmail.com
URGENT - Pls help...pls recommend - laptop purchase
**********************************************
I am in the SF Bay Area, California.
My laptop died suddenly so I am in need of a new laptop urgently -
like today if poss.
I cannot wait for more than a week or so for delivery etc.
Windows laptop preferably ( not mac)
Please let me know your recommendations for a RELIABLE, Sturdy
laptop...
My main requirements are as follows:
***********************************************
- as fast as poss ( I hate it when it hangs or runs slowly)
- as lightweight as poss
The following are the main programs I use
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- gmail, yahoo mail etc
- MS Word, Notepad or pdf doc
- MS Outlook
Typically I have about 6 to 7 Mozilla/ Firefox pages open and MS
Outlook and Word or Notepad open - all day - open all at once- at any
point in time.
So I use quite a bit of resources.
My Budget is as follows:
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prefer around US $1000 ( if the laptop is on sale)
But could go as high as US $1500 or so
Simplicity
****************
Since I am not a techie, I would prefer a very simple plug and play
laptop.
Would like a well known sturdy branded laptop.
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Do not need the following
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I do not need features for games, graphics, entertainment etc. etc.
Just a fast, lightweight sturdy laptop.
Would any one pls recommend a laptop based on the above.
Which brand ? What model #? Approx price ? Where to buy it ?
Thanks in advance,
Irfan Smith
== 2 of 3 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 11:28 am
From: Samantha Hill - remove TRASH to reply
Since you are in the bay area, I would check Craigslist
(www.craigslist.org) to see if anybody is selling one there. The San
Francisco Bay Area location is quite busy.
irfansmith@gmail.com wrote:
> URGENT - Pls help...pls recommend - laptop purchase
> **********************************************
>
>
> I am in the SF Bay Area, California.
>
> My laptop died suddenly so I am in need of a new laptop urgently -
> like today if poss.
> I cannot wait for more than a week or so for delivery etc.
> Windows laptop preferably ( not mac)
== 3 of 3 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 11:46 am
From: Seerialmom
On Aug 15, 10:08 am, irfansm...@gmail.com wrote:
> URGENT - Pls help...pls recommend - laptop purchase
> **********************************************
>
> I am in the SF Bay Area, California.
>
> My laptop died suddenly so I am in need of a new laptop urgently -
> like today if poss.
> I cannot wait for more than a week or so for delivery etc.
> Windows laptop preferably ( not mac)
>
> Please let me know your recommendations for a RELIABLE, Sturdy
> laptop...
>
> My main requirements are as follows:
> ***********************************************
> - as fast as poss ( I hate it when it hangs or runs slowly)
> - as lightweight as poss
>
> The following are the main programs I use
> ****************************************************
> - gmail, yahoo mail etc
> - MS Word, Notepad or pdf doc
> - MS Outlook
>
> Typically I have about 6 to 7 Mozilla/ Firefox pages open and MS
> Outlook and Word or Notepad open - all day - open all at once- at any
> point in time.
> So I use quite a bit of resources.
>
> My Budget is as follows:
> ******************************
> prefer around US $1000 ( if the laptop is on sale)
>
> But could go as high as US $1500 or so
>
> Simplicity
> ****************
> Since I am not a techie, I would prefer a very simple plug and play
> laptop.
>
> Would like a well known sturdy branded laptop.
> ***************************************************
>
> Do not need the following
> ********************************
> I do not need features for games, graphics, entertainment etc. etc.
> Just a fast, lightweight sturdy laptop.
>
> Would any one pls recommend a laptop based on the above.
> Which brand ? What model #? Approx price ? Where to buy it ?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Irfan Smith
Sony Vaio, latest model w/Centrino Core Duo, $1200, Best Buy.
Lenovo Thinkpad latest model w/Centrino Core Duo, $999, Costco
Right now there's tons of sales at various office and electronics
retailers related to "back to school". Walk in and look, they do say
"best for" on them as well. Seems like you already know what needs
you have and budget. Most of us probably don't have the latest
systems since we're frugal and inclined to make our iMac G3 fruit
flavored computers run until they die?
I will say, however, I prefer the Lenovo over the HP laptops, I have
one of each at work.
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TOPIC: Got a great deal on life insurance - feeling great!
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Fri, Aug 15 2008 11:39 am
From: "Rod Speed"
OhioGuy <none@none.net> wrote:
>> Thats arguable. Both are likely sufficient for such an unlikely
>> event which should see you covered by other insurance
> What other insurance?
Most obviously the car insurance.
> As far as I know, people only get insurance
> payouts if they have paid for insurance coverage.
You chopped my etc that was after the word insurance.
That was to cover what the airline would have to payout if you both died in a plane crash etc.
And if you both were simultaneously killed by someone else's negligence, say when
a retail operation went up in flames, it would be their insurance etc that would pay.
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