I have a Emachines W340UA Laptop. I know that there are better brands out there but wanted to see if this is a good computer. I use it for reserch, downloading music, music videos, and movies. I also have an external hard drive so I can store my media files on that instead of my computer itself. With the info I have given, can anyone tell me if this is a good computer to use? I was thinking about selling this one so I can buy a better one but I probably can't get more than $500 for this and I need about $700 for a new one and don't have the money. Thanks for all your help. If you know of any ways of making my computer better or making it run better please let me know. I do defrag my computer once a week and I have ad-aware downloaded and spybot downloaded to keep my computer clean. I also have Advanced windows care downloaded and CCleaner. I hope this info helps.
2007-04-21 09:42:13 · 11 answers · asked by Justine 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
If your computer works for your needs, then it is a good computer. Many people have the impression that if you don't have the latest and greatest then your computer isn't good.
If your computer doesn't perform up to your standards, adding memory is one of the easiest ways to improve it. You can also add a video card or audio card (at least I think they have these available for laptops).
I do think you are overly optimistic about getting $500 for your computer. If you can, that's great, but I wouldn't expect to get more than $300 for a used laptop - especially an eMachines which is a bargain brand to begin with.
2007-04-21 09:51:08 · answer #1 · answered by Justin H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since it's a very unknown brand I think you can best answer this question yourself. If it does what you want it to do it's apparently good for the purpose you use it for. If it's not you could try an upgrade. Upgrading the memory for instance by adding 512 MB to an existing 256 MB might give a performance increase that leaves you stunned.
2007-04-21 09:55:59 · answer #2 · answered by oneinunity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all I can tell you is that... EMACHINES SUCK!!!!!! I'm on one right now and I hate this freggin thing!!! If there is anyway possible head for the hills away from that thing and try to get something better!!
sorry, wish I could help more...
~Katie
2007-04-21 10:06:57 · answer #3 · answered by ♥femme fatale♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
press start click run type msconfig go to startup uncheck every thing that you dont need to start-up after boot like real, quicktime works , yahoo im aol msn messenger and everything else like that restart and thats it
Emachines are notorious for having bloatware try uninstalling programs you dont need like all those trial programs they come with
2007-04-21 09:48:11 · answer #4 · answered by dubya b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI,
i want to know the detailes specifications of ur notebook. i triend to find on the net but in vain. so if u have any link of ur notebook plz send it to me. i can help a bit. mail me at vachhaninimit@gmail.com
2007-04-21 09:52:09 · answer #5 · answered by nimit vachhani 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u could get a new laptop for the price that u gonna get for urs but not a very fancy one though.
2007-04-21 09:59:12 · answer #6 · answered by cellular 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't list an anti-virus.
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is available at http://www.download.com/
2007-04-21 09:52:22 · answer #7 · answered by Neil L 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your first problem was buying the Emachine..betta luck next time loser.
2007-04-21 09:49:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
upgrade it put sum rams maybe a new processor or jus overclock your computer
2007-04-21 09:46:55 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. Knowitall 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sorry I cant afford it
2007-04-21 09:45:15 · answer #10 · answered by skcs11 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋