steve m
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 08:18 PM |
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Home PC dilema
My desktop (floor mounted ) has died, and to have it repaired is a new harddrive with XP etc etc,
and to be honest probably not worth the agro
We currently are using a laptop, but on the desk. and although not ideal, it works fine with a proper mouse next to it
So do i ditch the home PC with 19" screen and declutter the whole desk area
or get the home PC fixed
i am not sure which to go for, plus i was thinking along the lines of getting a wifi notebook for when we are away in the caravan
decisions, decisions !!!
Regards
Steve
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 08:26 PM |
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You can always plug in the 19" monitor and a proper keyboard and mouse into your laptop (assuming it has a VGA or DVI connector).
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steve m
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 08:33 PM |
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Thanks Mike
That wasnt somthing i had thought off
So could be a suitable answer
Steve
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 08:36 PM |
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I only use laptops now, seeing as all gaming is done on the xbox. It keeps the laptop running properly too.
Mouse, keyboard and monitor can be connected to most laptops. Docking stations are even better.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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steve m
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 08:44 PM |
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I think we are moving on
my screen works ok, but the keyboard conection is a different style of mini din plug
i will have a proper go tomorrow when the kids and grandkids are not here
Thanks guys,
Steve
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T66
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 08:45 PM |
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we have laptops, so the house PC was left for gaming, but the laptops do that now so its hardly used.
We discussed recently selling it, and ditching the desk and chair.
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steve m
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 09:01 PM |
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Now i think i have entered a new begining, lose the desk, the chair, al the cr*p thats hanging around the desk
and then what to do with the "office room" ??
Yep its mine so a model room for all my R/c stuff and removed from the garage means more car space
YIPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
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steve m
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 09:02 PM |
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SWMBO said NO
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Fozzie
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 10:20 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by steve m
SWMBO said NO
Why?
'im indoors has just recently completed a 1:24 Airfix P51 D Mustang
in the lounge...... bits everywhere!.....brilliant! 
Fozzie 
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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steve m
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| posted on 18/12/10 at 11:18 PM |
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Fozzie,
You and my wife are miles apart,
mine does not like cars (cant drive)
does not like planes (cant fly), i can both small and large
does not drink, i do,
the list goes on, and on
so why am i married to her, i know your all asking, and to be honest, i dont know
one day i might find out
hahahahahahhaaha
Steve
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stevebubs
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| posted on 19/12/10 at 03:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by steve m
I think we are moving on
my screen works ok, but the keyboard conection is a different style of mini din plug
i will have a proper go tomorrow when the kids and grandkids are not here
Thanks guys,
Steve
You want one of these...can probably find one in maplins...
USB to PS2 Cable Adapter Converter keyboard Mouse on eBay (end time 16-Jan-11 07:19:17 GMT)
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stevebubs
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| posted on 19/12/10 at 03:01 PM |
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or just buy a usb keyboard...
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 21/12/10 at 08:07 PM |
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To be fair a hard drive won't cost much if that's all it is
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JoelP
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| posted on 24/12/10 at 09:54 AM |
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im late to the party as ever!
I recently did just what OP suggests, ditched desktop and desk, broadband, landline, and got a small laptop with a usb mobile modem. I got a wireless
keyboard and mouse for about £16 from play.com, and with an hdmi cable it will plug into the big TV.
Now i can take it to work and on holiday, and its costing less per month than before.
Sadly my work desk is to be replaced by a dinner table, not boys toys, but i suppose i do have the whole garage to fill with junk!
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