This. Exactly.

I was an early Samsung user when their software footprint was a bit smaller on the phone but their hardware was unrivaled.
I finally got fed up with Samsung when they were loading their own crap version on top of every Google feature.. two log ins, two emails, two AI apps, two calendars, etc. And then the phone had a physical button that would only launch the Samsung assistant. The button was in a prime spot and got hit all the time which then would launch the assistant that I then had to close... And Samsung wouldn't allow the owner of the phone to remap the button assignment. Insane. The extremely expensive phone was put in its box and tossed into a closet as an emergency phone and eventually given to someone in need.

Now I roll Pixel and and am extremely happy. The person I gave the Samsung to? They roll Pixel now too.

Yep, that is exactly what I was talking about. Shes constantly dealing with Bixby and Gemini fighting each other.

This is exactly what to expect with inkjet. The manufacturer sells the printers at a loss knowing they are going to make up for it over and over again buying proprietary cartridges. You are almost better off throwing away the printer and buying a new one every time you need new ink. Seriously, take some time to Google the issues.

The initial cost of laser is hard to justify at the register but you will be way more satisfied in the long run.

Exactly.

ecotank printers are easily the best value

I've used Brother laser printers for years for all the shit I sell online (which is a lot of small stuff and tons of shipping labels/packing slips) They're absolutely rock solid. I can't endorse a product more than I do those. I told my cousin and my parents about them and they've both been using them with no issue for over five years.

Yep. Our Brother is the best printer we've ever owned. It's almost 6 years old now. When the last time you had an inkjet printer for 6 years?

What did you end up getting Megatron?

I bought 2 "well-speced" HP Pro Books from Micro Center, and those are tanks (FAR less plastic). I'm not a gamer or developer, so mostly just a surfer, but I highly recommend...durable, no issues at all.

I’m looking MacBook Pro and possibly a Lenovo to specifically run windows 10 or 11 for use with OEM vehicle software for diagnostic and programming/reprogramming. (Not compatible with Mac) Thought about on of those Panasonic toughbooks. Just need to figure which specific models of Lenovo are the best to buy refurbished. So I don’t buy one where the guts are good but the case won’t fall apart.

Aww dang. I work at a local IT place quoting and selling laptops everyday. Wish I was paying attention, could've helped out with this.

Windows 10 is dead. Don't use it. All support ending soon and I have to buy new personal computer as no upgrade path to 11 on my older Dell. My newer Dell I use solely for work.

Yeah.

It's not "dead", but Windows won't be rolling out any security updates for it starting in October. So if you're getting a new device now, you should get something Windows 11 compatible.

Right now my only laptop is a really old Lenovo G50-45 that I run Linux on. For the automotive stuff I borrowed a laptop with windows 11 from a friend and all the ac delco and GM software worked well with the windows 11 so I know that will work. Didn’t know that info about windows 10 so I will avoid that. Thanks guys!

Not a laptop but I ordered a desktop off ebay(highly rated seller) and it came busted up. Basically nothing salvageable besides the 4080 gpu. Took it to a shop which they said its fixable you should be good. So I ordered parts and put everything together. Come to find out the guy says the gpu is toast and im basically at budget....without a gpu