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January 7th, 2015, 11:42 AM
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Need to get a cheapo PC. Advice?
Laptop might be nice, but could be desktop. I do not want or need touch screen. I just need to run a few programs that are basically specialized spreadsheets for legal stuff, and a proprietary video player that some police units use. 1. EZ filing bankruptcy software, into which you put financial info, do a bit of number crunching, and produce electronic forms for filing and PDF for printing. 2. Child support software. Almost the same time of thing, though no e-filing involved. Oh, and maybe to run Quickbooks pro. Last, a program (iCops) that plays dvd's (so I do need a DVD slot) of arrests.
In the past, I used an outsourced paralegal that used her own machine. But that time has passed and it is coming in house. I have Parallels, but it is kind of a pain in the *** with some of these programs written by small companies, and to update every time the Apple OS is updated is costly, and a couple times pays for a standalone PC that does not require me to clog up my mac with Parallels and windows.
I DO NOT need to play any music, record anything, edit anything, etc. I could just call one of the local techs and get whatever they have built up used. Or order something from Amazon or Newegg.
Thoughts?
Steve Thompson
Sun Valley, Idaho
Guitars: Fender 60th Anniversary Std. Strat, Squier CVC Tele Hagstrom Viking Semi-hollow, Joshua beach guitar, Martin SPD-16TR Dreadnought
Amphs: Peavey Classic 30, '61 Fender Concert
Effects and such: Boss: DS-1, CE-5, NS-2 and RC20XL looper, Digitech Bad Monkey, Korg AX1G Multi-effects, Berhinger: TU100 tuner, PB100 Clean Boost, Line 6 Toneport UX2, Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi, DuhVoodooMan's Rabid Rodent Rat Clone, Zonkin Yellow Screamer Mk. II, MXR Carbon Copy Delay
love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart. . .
- j. johnson
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January 7th, 2015, 01:03 PM
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Basic yet modern enough to last, eh?
There are plenty in the mid $200 to upper $300's.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_st_pr...price-asc-rank
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January 7th, 2015, 01:11 PM
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January 7th, 2015, 01:42 PM
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Thanks. Something like that could work. I may go with this though. I can pick up a used monitor for cheap, and there are keyboards laying around I can use too. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16834258595
these are the type of system requirements I am dealing with.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
1.0 GB of RAM
Windows 7/Vista/XP
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 or higher
1.5 GB of available hard-disk space
Any Windows-compatible printer
Adobe Reader (free download) for viewing pdf files generated by the EZ-Filing software
ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Your computer should have the following for electronic case filing:
A direct internet connection
A 17-inch monitor with 1024x768 resolution or higher
Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher to use the automatic upload feature (this is a court requirement only for those districts that allow automatic upload)
Steve Thompson
Sun Valley, Idaho
Guitars: Fender 60th Anniversary Std. Strat, Squier CVC Tele Hagstrom Viking Semi-hollow, Joshua beach guitar, Martin SPD-16TR Dreadnought
Amphs: Peavey Classic 30, '61 Fender Concert
Effects and such: Boss: DS-1, CE-5, NS-2 and RC20XL looper, Digitech Bad Monkey, Korg AX1G Multi-effects, Berhinger: TU100 tuner, PB100 Clean Boost, Line 6 Toneport UX2, Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi, DuhVoodooMan's Rabid Rodent Rat Clone, Zonkin Yellow Screamer Mk. II, MXR Carbon Copy Delay
love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart. . .
- j. johnson
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January 7th, 2015, 01:52 PM
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Any recent PC or laptop will easily handle those requirements. The newegg laptop you posted would do nicely and at a great price.
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January 7th, 2015, 05:29 PM
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Keep looking. There are tons of good deals out there. For $3-400 you can get a larger screen, more ram (at least 8GB), and a 500GB hard drive. Asus, Acer and HP are the deals I often see that look good. But for the price it's not a bad one that you found. Be sure to get the Square Trade warranty. It has come in useful for us with refurb units.
"No Tele For you." - The Tele Nazi
Ha! Tele-ish now inbound.