[TenTec] OT Computer Assistance

Sat Nov 22 11:22:58 EST 2014

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-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Carl
Moreschi
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2014 11:19 AM
To: Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] OT Computer Assistance

Go to Ebay and search on "Desktop computer".  I just bought a great
refurbished Dell with W7 for $100 including shipping.

Carl Moreschi N4PY
58 Hogwood Rd
Louisburg, NC 27549
www.n4py.com

On 11/22/2014 10:44 AM, Dave Edwards wrote:
> Rick....Yes, of the dozens of computers I have, not one was 
> new.....Except this MacAir...which I got free with United mileage.
> I used to work for HP, and I STILL had Dell computers at home!!
> Got my mom a refurbished Dell also!
> But, in this case....as a XMAS present....I'm overruled!! The rest of 
> the family is opting out of "Here's your new, used computer....Merry 
> Christmas!!!"
> So...I'm searching. I did find Tiger-Direct has new Windows 7 Lenovas 
> and a few others.
> For mom-in-law getting emails, and saving grandkid pics....I think an 
> I3 is WAY more than enough!! I think my shack PC is a dual core..and 
> it does fine with Windows 7 64 bit, and anything I ask of 
> it!....(Although I gotta say....this MAC SCREAMS compared to anything 
> else I've tried!) ...Dave
>
>
>
> On 11/22/14, 10:25 AM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
>> Dave,
>>
>> If you go to any of the companies selling business computers (instead 
>> of consumer computers), you will find that you can order and 
>> configure new computers as you please and Windows-7 is still an option.
>>
>> It is indeed tough to find a Win7 computer in the retail outlets.
>>
>> Dell used to have an online "Dents and Scratches" store. I believe 
>> they still do.
>>
>> You can find some outstanding deals in there.
>> I worked for Dell when I was in the states a few years ago and I 
>> bought computers for all of my family members there. It was cheaper 
>> than buying new with an employee discount.
>>
>> The computers in dents and scratches are basically new computers that 
>> have scratches, or new computers that are shipped to a customer and 
>> been returned. Although some were returned as DOA, they are repaired 
>> and carry the full new warranty.
>> Dell gets hundreds of returns because people buy the wrong stuff and 
>> don't notice it until they receive it.
>> So they pack it back up and ship it back for a full refund. It goes 
>> into their dents and scratches inventory.
>>
>> They also have a business outlet where they sell certified 
>> refurbished
>> gear:
>> http://www.dell.com/us/dfb/p/?cs=28&c=us&l=en&s=dfb&redirect=1&dgc=IR
>> &cid=25
>>
>> 9428&lid=4668286
>>
>> I'm not promoting Dell over the other commercial brands, I just know 
>> Dell's operations better because I worked there.
>> I worked for HP too, but that was long ago, back when most of us 
>> still had hair. ;-)
>>
>> 73 - Rick, DJ0IP
>> (Nr. Frankfurt am Main)
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Dave 
>> Edwards
>> Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2014 3:36 PM
>> To: tentec at contesting.com
>> Subject: Re: [TenTec] OT Computer Assistance
>>
>> I just switched to a Dell. (refurb)....Then I wrote over the Vista 
>> install with an ebay Windows 7 64bit.
>> Everything works....office, rig control, weather station, logging, 
>> digital voice, psk, WSJT, in fact, I have not come across anything 
>> that doesn't work.....yet!!!
>> I'd stay far away from Windows 8....In fact, my mother-in-law wants a 
>> new 'puter for XMAS. We're having a bit of a tough time finding new 
>> desktops with 7 on them. Stores are all selling 8....But you can go 
>> online and find them...new, with 7. That's the ticket!!!
>> ...Dave
>> On 11/22/14, 9:19 AM, Carl Moreschi wrote:
>>> If you get Windows 7 32 bit instead of Windows 7 64 bit, you should 
>>> be fine.
>>>
>>> Carl Moreschi N4PY
>>> 58 Hogwood Rd
>>> Louisburg, NC 27549
>>> www.n4py.com
>>>
>>> On 11/22/2014 8:15 AM, Phil Sussman wrote:
>>>> I have been researching the replacement of the three XP machines 
>>>> here in the shack and the results have been discouraging. None of 
>>>> my
>>>> programs: word processing, spreadsheet, logging, rig interface, and 
>>>> scanner programming is compatible with
>>>> WIN-7 let alone WIN-8.1.
>>>>
>>>> In addition, my interfaces for the printer(s) [non-serial, but 
>>>> parallel] aren't USB compatible either! I currently have five 
>>>> serial interfaces, but my two USB ports have yet to operate with 
>>>> serial adapters. I believe this is because my USB ports are USB-1 
>>>> type (just plain old)
>>>>
>>>> Obviously, I do not have an unlimited budget to replace three 
>>>> computers, two printers, all the software and still be unable to 
>>>> interface with my rigs.
>>>> I've got a JRC JST-145 (interfaced with LOGic) and an ICOM IC-756 
>>>> pro-II.
>>>>
>>>> Any helpful suggestions welcome.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks ES 73
>>>>
>>>> de Phil - N8PS
>>>>
>>>>
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