I knew I wanted either a Lenovo, Asus or Acer, a minimum 14" screen and a powerful processor. After visits to Currys and John Lewis asking questions, and comparing models online I narrowed my search down to two Lenovos and two Acers, then finally chose this one, the Lenovo
IdeaPad 5i. The touchscreen version was £70 dearer, which was comfortably within my budget but I didn't really think it would enhance my experience, also, and this was a BIG consideration, if I didn't like it and wanted to get another laptop it would be money wasted. HOWEVER someone in packaging at the warehouse sent the wrong one - this is a touchscreen. So for only £238.99 I have a lovely Chromebook touchscreen (which is nice) and 1 years Mcafee security.
It's taking a little while to get used to, a few things are different - there isn't a caps lock button, it's press shift. There's no delete button, it's alt+backspace. Screenshots aren't as easy, but I don't do that very often. I had a mild panic when I could't insert images, but soon realised I had selected upload from computer instead of photos! I have a lot of photos on a memory stick but they were created on a Windows platform, so they aren't compatible with the Chromebook. I can access them using the home desk top though. I will get used to using Google photos as my main storage.
What I liked about a laptop is having the File Explorer to store documents, particularly pictures. I'm old school, I liked naming them according to the blog post they would be going in, then putting them in folders. I can still do that, just not name them.
I'm sure there will be more to learn along the way, but for now I'm happy, I can continue wiith my blog, shop online, stream videos etc., and store images. And the speakers are very good.
STOP PRESS - I've just worked out how to transfer my memory stick images. I emailed some to myself, they went into documents, then I uploaded them into photos!!
∼ Be safe and well∼
Polly x
Ooooooo, nice! Enjoy your new laptop!
ReplyDeleteThank you Debra, it's work in progress :-)
DeleteThat's really cool, you'll get used to using it very quickly. I had a macbook air, for my birthday in February and I love it.
ReplyDeleteMy youngest daughter has used Macs for years, she won't use anything else.
DeleteHappy laptop days ahead of you. It is always unknown territory when you have a new gadget but it sounds as if you are quickly getting to terms with it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rosemary, yes I think I am.
DeleteCongratulations, Polly! You've got it! I'm with you on a laptop. It just does things a tablet can't do.
ReplyDeleteHello Jeanie, I'm slowly getting used to it :-)
DeleteOh, yes, I totally understand the procrastination over decision making, especially when it comes to a new laptop. I will need to make a similar decision, and I'm putting it off as long as I can, limping along with the Dell laptop I now have. Ugh. I'm glad you're happy with your purchase, Polly. I feel encouraged by that. xo
ReplyDeleteHello Nancy, I struggled with my old laptop for almost a year because I was worried that I wouldn't be able to access all my favourites on a new device, but it is working out fine. I'm sure you will make the right choice and be very happy with it x
DeleteI always worry about getting new techncial things!
ReplyDeleteHope this one serves you well!
ReplyDeleteThank you Marie
DeleteWhat a sleek and wonderful machine! I'm glad you are making it do the things you want :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Kylie, I'm learning something new each time I use it 🙂
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