New Computer

[ZiprHead]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR2QCKNR?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

This was really cheap so I took a chance on it. I signed up for Prime and got it for $278. The price seems to change a little bit every time I visit the site.

As far as the computer itself goes, I'm fairly well impressed. I would grade the case quality on par with the Asus computers I've worked on. The keyboard has a nice feel to it. The video screen is excellent for the price. It's quite speedy. The HP Probook I'm replacing this with was really slow at accessing my cloud G drive files. This does it very quickly. The only negative for me is it only has two USB ports. But USB hubs are cheap.

If anyone needs a cheap good quality laptop, this is definitely one to consider. My wife's boss has already ordered one.

 

[thebeave]

I'm still astounded at how much cheaper and more functional computers are today than when I was a kid. I first bought a home computer back in 1978. It cost $850, had 8k RAM, 8 bit Z80 4 MHz processor, no mass storage (you had to use your own cassette recorder and tape). Monochrome only...no color capability. The monitor was an addtional $150. But I loved it. Had to write my own BASIC programs for the most part for it to actually do something. If I was told I could get that computer at that price in 2025, I would have never believed it.

 

[bilby]

I bet it would be a great machine if you wiped the Win 11 malware, and replaced it with an actual operating system.

 

[ZiprHead]

I bet it would be a great machine if you wiped the Win 11 malware, and replaced it with an actual operating system.

I started on DOS 3.1. Not planning on going back.

 

[Tigers!]

I'm still astounded at how much cheaper and more functional computers are today than when I was a kid. I first bought a home computer back in 1978. It cost $850, had 8k RAM, 8 bit Z80 4 MHz processor, no mass storage (you had to use your own cassette recorder and tape). Monochrome only...no color capability. The monitor was an addtional $150. But I loved it. Had to write my own BASIC programs for the most part for it to actually do something. If I was told I could get that computer at that price in 2025, I would have never believed it.

Sinclair ZX80 was my first computer in 1980 (funnily enough). Similar specs.
I bought the build it yourself version.

 

[bigfield]

Looks great if you don't actually plan on using the keyboard.

 

[Loren Pechtel]

The name looks scary. Those monkey on a keyboard names are usually selling chinesium stuff.

 

[ZiprHead]

The name looks scary. Those monkey on a keyboard names are usually selling chinesium stuff.

They are all made in China nowadays.

 

[ZiprHead]

Looks great if you don't actually plan on using the keyboard.

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The thinner the device, the thinner the keyboard. They are all like that today.

 

[Loren Pechtel]

The name looks scary. Those monkey on a keyboard names are usually selling chinesium stuff.

They are all made in China nowadays.

Yeah, but how much quality control?

And how many are the QC rejects?

 

[bilby]

I bet it would be a great machine if you wiped the Win 11 malware, and replaced it with an actual operating system.

I started on DOS 3.1. Not planning on going back.

I am unsure of in what sense you think replacing MS crapware with a decent modern FOSS operating system would be "going back".