Posted by Virginia/PA on 10/16/10 5:28pm
Msg #357069

e-signings

How many of you are using netbooks rather than full laptops to do e-signings? Do you have to have enough ram and hard drive space to have Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader installed in order to do an e-signing? I've seen netbooks on eBay that run Vista Starter or XP starter. Are those programs sufficient enough to do an e-signing? Some netbooks I see have only 2gb hard drives. That doesn't seem like enough to have any programs installed at all besides the operating system.

Comments please - private replies welcome.

Reply by Glenn Strickler on 10/16/10 7:12pm
Msg #357072

Buy a full function laptop. The price difference is not worth the performance shortcomings. If you are looking to economize, then try here:

http://www.dell.com/us/en/dfh/notebooks/ct.aspx?refid=notebooks&s=dfh&cs=22


Many to choose from.

Reply by Shauna/WA on 10/16/10 8:56pm
Msg #357074

I have both a netbook and a regular laptop. I much prefer the laptop - the netbook, while fabulous in all ways, simply is too small for most people. Older folks, especially, have a hard time seeing the smaller screen. I do use it for visits to Starbucks to sit and sign up with signing companies. I have a Dell mini and a Toshiba. The Toshiba has a much better keyboard.

I just bought a Dell 15.6" laptop for $449, then $100 for Windows Office at Best Buy. I love it!! (Four people in the family and each has a laptop, at least one per person)

Reply by Grammyzoom on 10/16/10 9:13pm
Msg #357079

I agree that in so many ways you are much better off with a regular laptop. Speed is essential so when you are shopping keep that in mind. Also, be careful of Windows 7. Although I like it a lot there is a lot of software that is not compatable with the 64 bit Windows 7.

Reply by BestFlCloser on 10/17/10 8:53am
Msg #357090

When you are doing esigning you are connecting to the main server of the bank(s). You are not downloading anything onto your laptop/notebooks. Just have enough memory to make the esigning run faster.

Reply by 101livescan on 10/17/10 10:18am
Msg #357093

Shauna, what is the model of your Dell laptop. I want to go online and shop for new laptop today. I have a Dell studio with 17 inch screen, which I love. I think I paid $749 for it last year at after Christmas sale.

Reply by Shauna/WA on 10/17/10 11:23am
Msg #357100

It's a Dell Inspiron 15.6". Really a lovely computer that moves very quickly.

http://www.dell.com/us/p/inspiron-15/pd (and on Dell.com it's only $399 plus you can get your choice of colors!).

Looks like it's $399 at Best Buy, too. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Dell+-+Inspiron+Laptop+/+Intel%26%23174%3B+Pentium%26%23174%3B+Processor+/+15.6%22+Display+/+2GB+Memory+/+250GB+Hard+Drive+-+Obsidian+Black/9947136.p?id=1218199527666&skuId=9947136&st=dell inspiron&contract_desc=null

I guess I'm going to BB today to price match.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 10/17/10 11:49am
Msg #357101

Just a small tip from experience

(6 Dells in the house - 4 desktops, 2 laptops) - if you go through Dell, buy through their business side - their business side tech support is outstanding - they're personal side tech supports absolutely stinks.

JMHO and JME

Reply by jba/fl on 10/17/10 1:10pm
Msg #357102

I think I will listen to you Linda - voice of experience?yes

I am in the market - just makes sense to listen to those who have been where I have not.

Reply by Shauna/WA on 10/17/10 2:02pm
Msg #357103

Re: Just a small tip from experience

Very true - hubby has a biz computer via Dell and the service he gets is outstanding. I recently signed up with Bancserv and got their EC Purchasing, which offers discounts from Dell. However, I needed a computer immediately since mine died and I had to print so I ran to Best Buy, got one and left. Otherwise, I would've done the EC Purchasing from Dell online's biz section.

Reply by RedBaron/IN on 10/18/10 11:52am
Msg #357164

Re: Just a small tip from experience

We bought an Acer from Costco. It works well when we travel.