Advice of Getting a new Low Cost Window Laptop
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Is this a good laptop to buy? Ready to ditch DH's vista laptop
Comments (9)Okay. You guys are great. Clearly the collective wisdom is not to throw money at the problem - but figure the problem out. Owbist - in my thread on not connecting my husband's vista laptop to our network, I tried quietly, methodically to troubleshoot the issues - to no avail. I found lots of similar frustrations on google - but no solutions that worked - and I think I tried them all - at least to the best of my ability. thanks for those great, easy-to-follow instructions to transfer to an external hard drive. He'll want to do that anyway - even if he keeps this computer. This computer guy is pricey - but where I am in DC they seem to fall in the $125-140/hour range - and they can usually fix a problem. Others that charge $40-75 - that the uninformed think are good - but their know-how is less than what I find here. I tried a few of those locally recommended guys - and they accomplished the simple tasks but also made mistakes I had to hire the more expensive guy to fix. My main complaint with him is that he's wedded to his biases - he hates Vista - so his recommendation is usually to avoid or ditch it. Our struggles with Vista seem to often be how often we're blocked from things or performing simple tasks have all sort of obstacles - for "safety's" sake. Thanks to everyone for pointing out that Windows 7 is just a revamped Vista. I got my first issue of Smart Computing and they were tauting it and described some features I thought I'd love. DA - if W8 is in process, is there any indication of what it will be like? Probably worth waiting for - or at least waiting to hear more about how Windows 7 is panning out. So I'll keep plugging away on my other thread to get him connected. If I don't succeed by Tuesday, the computer guy will come and fix it. I guess we'll stop there. Thanks. Lynn....See MoreNew Const. Townhome - Low Emissivity Windows?
Comments (5)You will block more solar gain in the summer with low-E windows. I live in Columbus,ohio and switched out older double pane windows for new double pane with the low-E coating and have seen a BIG difference in summer air conditioning and winter heating costs. You don't trap warm air inside the house with low-e windows. You block the heat gain from the sun beating on the windows. Unless your house is in total shade constantly,you will benefit from low-e windows...See MoreSelling hse-where to get low-cost granite counters?
Comments (13)I just went through a similar situation getting ready to sell in June. In the upper middle market in Columbus,OH you'd better have some kind of solid surface counter, or it won't sell. It's very frustrating. People don't seem to get it, that I'd gladly lower the price of the house an extra $500 or $1k over the cost of the granite and they could choose their own color. As for low cost granite, it definitely pays to shop around, and I'd look at fabricators other than the ones that you think might be lowest--Home Depot, Lowes, etc. They actually have less room to negotiate in most instances. Look for a Fab' that has low expenses, such as a warehouse location, industrial district, wrong side of town, not much of a showroom (maybe they use a wholesaler's showroom). Talk to 3 or 4. Know what you'll accept and what you won't install wise regarding seams, radiuses, rodding, etc. (we did say low cost--right?) Once you find a couple good candidates with acceptable BBB, Angie's List, and whatever else you can find, ask them to quote a moderately priced granite, two levels pricier than the one you'd settle for, also ask for the premium edging, (after you've already asked them the differences in price). Negotiate that a premium edge be thrown in. Let them know you're shopping but you like their references and BBB rating. Don't respond immediately to any quote. Tell them your rethinking your options. Calculate what the price would be of the cheaper granite with a standard pencil edge (you've talked to a number of fabs by now and you should deduct the highest differences of the granite tier prices and edges). Likewise, if you have a lot, or a few, hole or sink cuts, negotiate those as well. If your lucky enough to have a couple good candidates, before you make your choice give them one last chance to bid the deal. Usually, however, you'll know who you want to go with by this time, even if they're marginally higher than one of the others, and then you should follow your gut, because after talking to these guys 4 or 5 times, you should know who you'd want to deal with if something goes wrong or there's an issue. I saved 33% from my highest bid, and 21% from my next lowest bid, and I got a great install and fab. I know some people here don't like to negotiate much, but all you're doing is leveling the playing field. The seller always has the upper hand. Never think that you know more than the guy selling it (even if we do sometimes,lol). And don't do anything unethical either, as those things can work against you in the long run. I actually was willing to accept a premium edge, and color, if the price had been right. Every company has a different cost structure and talent pool. Matching the right skill set to the spec is important in getting the best price for the job at hand....See MoreJust got new windows - what I like and don't like (low SHGC)
Comments (1)Why did you choose Milgard? Also, does the Sun Coat Max treatment lessen the amount of light as well as heat? Thanks in advance for your reply....See MoreUser
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