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Thanks. I'm downloading it now 
David Baxter PhD
Late Founder
I'll likely hold off a while. I'm trying to get used to a new laptop, figuring out Vista (on the laptop), and trying to get all my bookmarks and logins synchronized between the laptop and the desktop. 
We "experienced" folks can only handle so much new technology at a time.
We "experienced" folks can only handle so much new technology at a time.
David said:
We have a new Vista Home Basic machine here which I have been working with as a secondary system.
There have been no major surprises, except for a few subtle navigation differences, including a different default shut down input selection sequence, and the inability to "move up one level" in a tree when exploring subfolders. The "Back" button is the substitute.
Other than that, Vista asks for confirmations for just about every action...a feature to be eliminated, I read, in the next MS OS.
My overall impression is the Vista machine is significantly faster performing many operations than my workhorse XP machine.
No regrets.
:2thumbs:
What's your impression so far, David?
David Baxter PhD
Late Founder
About the same as yours. When I get time, I'll search for a way to disable the multiple "confirm" requests - I'm sure by now there must be one. I don't mind once, but three times for an operation is just plain silly.
I must say, I'm also pleasantly surprised by the speed of the machine. Of course, it's a new AMD dual core processor and I made sure I gave it plenty of RAM (4 Gb).
I'm still very much learning my way around, though. Some of this is because I've never before owned a lap top - getting used to the trackpad and the different (and smaller) keyboard layout slows me down a bit.
I don't like it, and use it only under very extreme circunstances..when everything else fails, the temperatures are 40 below and there is an tornado on its way......
Otherwise I bought a wireless laser mouse with a gel pad for my wrist which make a very comfortable way to navigate the pointer.
Some laptop users like those little bluetooth rodents that can work on your pant leg, or on the flat part of your laptop, but my preference is for the precision of a laser mouse.
David Baxter PhD
Late Founder
I don't know why I didn't think of that. I forgot you can add your own mouse.
I'll definitely have to get one of those...
I'll definitely have to get one of those...
That's another reason you should have started off with the Barbie laptop
I have had a laptop for a few years now and always used the trackpad up until about 2 months ago when I bought a wireless mouse. Although I liked the trackpad and found it relatively easy to use, I did find that bolding, cutting and pasting and other such functions were not as easy, hence why I bought the mouse which I love and now can work even faster
As for the keys being closer together...yes I found that different as well at first but now when I go to a regular keyboard it feels awkward now but the keyboard of a laptop is definitely not made for someone with large hands.
One things that I believe is a lifesaver if you have a laptop is a cooling pad. I bought one about 9 months ago and absolutely love it. My computer was overheating on a regular basis and shutting itself down so I went and bought a cooling pad at Future Shop and it was the best money I ever spent. Now I can be on my computer for a whole evening and no overheating.
Anyway, just my :2cents: worth
As for the keys being closer together...yes I found that different as well at first but now when I go to a regular keyboard it feels awkward now but the keyboard of a laptop is definitely not made for someone with large hands.
One things that I believe is a lifesaver if you have a laptop is a cooling pad. I bought one about 9 months ago and absolutely love it. My computer was overheating on a regular basis and shutting itself down so I went and bought a cooling pad at Future Shop and it was the best money I ever spent. Now I can be on my computer for a whole evening and no overheating.
Anyway, just my :2cents: worth
Atlantean
Member
I'll likely hold off a while. I'm trying to get used to a new laptop, figuring out Vista (on the laptop), and trying to get all my bookmarks and logins synchronized between the laptop and the desktop.
We "experienced" folks can only handle so much new technology at a time.
But I have faith in you!
LOL, Id worry more about the dismal result of their hacker challenge than anything. I never use IE, I use FF and and trying out Flock, but I dont like it, in all honesty.
David Baxter PhD
Late Founder
See above: Firefox was also hacked by the same guy with the same exploit.
Atlantean
Member
I know it was. but IE just sucks. at least FF doesnt suck, IMO.
IE7 wasn't exactly a dream come true for me either, but I am keeping my fingers crossed for IE8, which I will reporting back on soon
David Baxter PhD
Late Founder
David Baxter PhD
Late Founder
There are some tips on using IE8 at IEBlog : Improving the Education Experience with Internet Explorer 8
Just tried IE8 RC1. It am whelmed so far, not underwhelmed or overwhelmed
I would agree with all of this:
I would agree with all of this:
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Cat Dancer
MVP
I have to say I'm scared. LOL. I know I don't have to download it, but I always get curious and do it anyway, but change is hard too. I may wait a little while. I think I fit into the category of "experienced". LOL.
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