https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 29 May 2026 23:56:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have/page/2#post-1137512 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 06:24:28 +0000 regberadaisy 1137512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mac book pro here. It was my Christmas and birthday gift combined for like quite a few years! LOL </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1137482 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 04:34:23 +0000 SugarplumsMom 1137482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>An Asus desktop with a large LG monitor we got 2 years ago and an ancient Dell laptop. I prefer the laptop whenever I'm not on the iPad, but it's on it's last leg. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1137479 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 03:05:44 +0000 BSB 1137479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loveisstrange: Oh, haha. Yeah, $192 off sounds much more realistic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1137474 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 02:28:45 +0000 deerylou 1137474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Macbook Pro, and think they're absolutely worth the investment. A friend of mine has the Samsung Chromebook, and digs it. If I wasn't a total fangirl for Apple when it comes to computers, I would look into Samsung. I love their droids, and other tech products. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1137472 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 02:04:56 +0000 loveisstrange 1137472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: hahaha, no, they're $192 off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1137376 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 22:06:26 +0000 Emsmems 1137376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you're sticking with PCs (DH has a MacBook, it's very nice!!): After talking to my cousin who works at Best Buy and an IT guy at my old job who dealt with all kinds of computers, it was recommended to me to get an Asus. I did about 4 years ago, and it's still going strong. I wouldn't say I am a heavy user of my laptop, but regular enough and I don't feel like it has slowed down too much and still works with newer technology (works fine with new wireless printer and digital camera). I like it and would recommend it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1137311 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 21:11:08 +0000 Sapphiresun 1137311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Macbook Air and an older Toshiba. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1137306 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 21:08:26 +0000 LovelyPlum 1137306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our six year old dinosaur died, so after some savings, I just got a Macbook Air. I was almost sick over spending that much, but I haven't looked back once!!! So when you do think it's in the budget, highly recommend :)</p> <p>Good luck-computer searching is the worst. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1137206 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 20:18:14 +0000 ShootingStar 1137206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. bird: No, never have a problem! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1137194 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 20:11:57 +0000 MrsF 1137194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're an apple family! I have a macbook pro and DH has a macbook air. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1137188 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 20:09:58 +0000 mrs. bird 1137188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: do you find the edge of it cuts into you wrists? my parents have a couple macbook airs and i don't like using them because they're too sharp against my wrists when i'm typing. haha. first world problems! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1137186 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 20:09:29 +0000 lovehoneybee 1137186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: Oh thanks for the spec suggestions, and I'll definitely check out the Dell subscriptions. My girl is a Dell Inspiron and she's been for the most part great for the better part of 5 years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1137181 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 20:07:39 +0000 mrs. bird 1137181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>a macbook pro and an older imac and DH has a chrome book thing (meh, not a fan, i can't print coupons from it and the colors always seem off, it's not bad, but it's not great). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1137178 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 20:05:51 +0000 lavender 1137178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got an iMac this past spring after being a PC user, still getting used to it.... So I'm no help either way </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1137177 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 20:05:34 +0000 ShootingStar 1137177@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love love love our MacBook Air. The lightness and portability are amazing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1137173 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 20:01:38 +0000 heartonastring 1137173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another Toshiba Satellite user here. It's three years old and (knock on wood) we haven't had any problems with it. We mostly use our iPads now though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1137163 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 19:54:55 +0000 sunny 1137163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lovehoneybee: there are tons of choices under &lt; $600. If you are going with a PC platform (as opposed to Mac), I would recommend going with a laptop with an Intel Core I-series chip. An i3 would probably suit your needs just fine -- i5 would provide some extra performance. You don't need an i7.</p> <p>Personally, I really like Dell computers. I had a Dell laptop I purchased in 2003 and used it regularly until 2009. DH has a Dell laptop purchased in 2010 and used it until earlier this year. We both have Dell desktops that we work on. That being said, I also have a Mac Book Air and love it. The hardware quality is top notch, though the price premium is much higher for a similarly spec-ed PC based laptop.</p> <p>If you are open to ordering online, I would recommend subscribing to both Dell and Dell Outlet newsletters so that you get their coupons around Black Friday. We bought a desktop around that time last year and it was at a great price (we actually regretted not buying a 2nd one for hubs and had to wait months and months before the prices even approached that level again). </p> <p>Dell Outlet won't allow you to customize your laptop but does provide some great discounts and many times the computers are brand new or nearly brand new. Let me know if you have any questions! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1137133 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 19:39:24 +0000 BSB 1137133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loveisstrange: They reduced iMacs to $192!!!!! I need to get one of those! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1137084 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 19:24:58 +0000 matador84 1137084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a regular macbook, it wasn't too expensive and has been worth every cent! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1137077 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 19:21:51 +0000 yin 1137077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a custom built desktop that DH recently upgraded, 3 Lenovo Thinkpads (love them!), super old MacBook, and a new Dell business laptop from DH's work. It's so nice to be married to a techie who can fix my computer problems with ease. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1137019 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 18:50:15 +0000 Marfi 1137019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and I are techies (he's an engineer and I work in technical support) so between the two of us we have, two custom built desktops, a MacBook Air, an old MacBook (7 years old practically dead so it doesn't really count), a hp laptop with windows 7 and a hp laptop with Windows 8 (love it). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1136882 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 17:11:43 +0000 chopsuey 1136882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a MacBook Air. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1136877 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 17:08:10 +0000 Pepper 1136877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a custom built PC and a HP laptop. The laptop is old though, I'm hoping to get a MacBook one of these days. I had an iMac in college and I loved it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1136873 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 17:05:14 +0000 loveisstrange 1136873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: the 2014 iMacs are going to be friggin awesome!! I can't wait until we sell out of 13s and can out out the display of the 14 so I can play with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1136863 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 16:59:50 +0000 BSB 1136863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Mac mini and an old MacBook that's 6 years old and still kicking. Not that happy with my Mac mini. I want an iMac! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1136849 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 16:51:33 +0000 yoursilverlining 1136849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have 2 MacBooks and 1 MacBook Pro. Both the MacBooks are several years old and still working great - we haven't had any issues with them at all! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1136847 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 16:49:40 +0000 hellocupcake 1136847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@loveisstrange: ditto.</p> <p>Depending in your budget or how you feel about credit cards...<br /> We bought our iMac on a Best Buy credit card. It was interest free for 18months and we just made sure to put what we could towards the total up front and paid the rest off before the interest started (: It is definitely worth the investment. </p> <p>Side note, I have an iBook, apple laptop, from 2005 that STILL works. Husband has never has a Dell/Toshiba to last longer than 2 years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1136776 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 16:21:20 +0000 loveisstrange 1136776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lovehoneybee: We paid like $450 for my Toshiba. It's been plugging along for 2 years! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1136773 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 16:20:31 +0000 Ash 1136773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Toshiba Satellite. It's a few years old and still kickin'! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-kind-of-computer-do-you-have#post-1136768 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 16:19:43 +0000 lemondrop 1136768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A standard size/screen HP laptop- I love it :) I don't need any special bells and whistles, it does exactly what I need for work and photos, and was less than $500. </p>