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Title: I punched my laptop
Post by: BigAl on January 27, 2013, 12:54:54 pm
So I have Sony vaio that I bought last year. I was playing nfs the run today. I couldn't turn the corner and got angry...So I punched really hard at the keyboard..and I regret my action now :( any suggestions for a laptop? I have narrow budget....and also considering buying a tablet (not ipad)
Title: Re: I punched my laptop
Post by: zuko_rules! on January 27, 2013, 01:41:08 pm
i recommend going to officeworks and picking out a laptop from there, because the prices are typically quite affordable . also, its important to tell us what you use your laptop for, so that we can help suggest you a product that'll fulfil your requirements. For instance, a gaming laptop will have a starkly different set of criteria to a machine that is going to mainly be dedicated to scholastic pursuit.
Title: Re: I punched my laptop
Post by: Greatness on January 27, 2013, 01:41:53 pm
Road rage? :P

What do you need the laptop for? Uni? Need power for games etc? There's a few threads that discuss purchasing new laptops so have a read of those, but if you want more specific advice for yourself then you're best to state what your needs are and budget.
Title: Re: I punched my laptop
Post by: Mr Keshy on January 27, 2013, 01:49:10 pm
And while you're at it, invest on in external keyboard :P
Title: Re: I punched my laptop
Post by: BigAl on January 27, 2013, 02:08:52 pm
I was using external keyboard...imagine how angry I was that I punched my laptop...I'm gonna use my laptop for multiple purposes..games, uni etc. but I think no laptop is as efficient as a desktop pc for gaming..so I might buy an average tablet and a desktop...my budget is around 1000$
Title: Re: I punched my laptop
Post by: kenhung123 on January 27, 2013, 02:22:22 pm
Have a play around with laptops at centrecom then go online to search the best deal for a model.
1k can get a pretty good laptop these days
Title: Re: I punched my laptop
Post by: Special At Specialist on January 27, 2013, 02:43:25 pm
What's the best laptop I can get for $500? This is purely for scholastic purposes, not gaming.
Title: Re: I punched my laptop
Post by: Russ on January 27, 2013, 02:50:59 pm
I actually saw this at JB the other day, seems like a decent approach if you're going to be using windows 8 preloaded on a new laptop

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Asus-VivoBook-S400CA-Ultrabook.84582.0.html
Title: Re: I punched my laptop
Post by: brenden on January 27, 2013, 05:44:15 pm
Strong tip: Don't punch your next laptop.
Title: Re: I punched my laptop
Post by: Mr Keshy on January 27, 2013, 06:03:41 pm
Strong tip: Don't punch your next laptop.

Solid advice. I'd expect nothing less from this man.
Title: Re: I punched my laptop
Post by: ShortBlackChick on January 27, 2013, 06:11:51 pm
Is NFS: The Run good?
Title: Re: I punched my laptop
Post by: LazyZombie on January 27, 2013, 06:39:50 pm
damn, I was hoping for a photo of a broken computer
Title: Re: I punched my laptop
Post by: jeanweasley on January 27, 2013, 06:47:10 pm
damn, I was hoping for a photo of a broken computer
This. And hahah. How funny!
Title: Re: I punched my laptop
Post by: Charmz on January 27, 2013, 07:10:26 pm
There's a Nexus 7 16GB at MLN on sale. It's a pretty good deal. 
http://www.mln.com.au/product/?itemID=4094
Title: Re: I punched my laptop
Post by: BigAl on January 27, 2013, 08:35:35 pm
My laptop is still one piece..it just doesn't boot windows.
Nfs the run is pretty good..I like it
I'm gonna probably buy a desktop pc and a tablet
Thanks for the strong advice..I won't punch it this time :)
Title: Re: I punched my laptop
Post by: Mr Keshy on January 27, 2013, 10:03:22 pm
My laptop is still one piece..it just doesn't boot windows.
Nfs the run is pretty good..I like it
I'm gonna probably buy a desktop pc and a tablet
Thanks for the strong advice..I won't punch it this time :)

Might just be the hard disk then?
Title: Re: I punched my laptop
Post by: BigAl on January 27, 2013, 10:46:37 pm
Might just be the hard disk then?
Probably yes..I had the same issue before..yes this is the second time I punch my laptop..I think I need anger management program :(
Title: Re: I punched my laptop
Post by: Mao on January 28, 2013, 09:50:48 pm
Might just be the hard disk then?

This is usually the case.


@forgottenC, can you tell us exactly what happens when you try to boot your laptop? there's a chance that it's not completely dead.
Title: Re: I punched my laptop
Post by: BigAl on January 28, 2013, 10:08:01 pm
This is usually the case.


@forgottenC, can you tell us exactly what happens when you try to boot your laptop? there's a chance that it's not completely dead.
I think this might be the case.. I was using arrows and that's where I did damage..right where the hard disk is at...I'm gonna re install windows to an 8 gb flash disk if possible..if it does run..the hard disk is damaged for sure
Title: Re: I punched my laptop
Post by: Stick on January 28, 2013, 10:43:07 pm
Please don't punch your laptop next time.