This question is VERY timely for me. My ancient computer (more than 10 years old), DIED this week. The other computer is getting old too (hard drive failed 6 mos. ago). It's time to spend some money...

I have never purchased a laptop before. I need a printer that has a scanner too. I think that I have the laptop selected (Dell model S17-162B), but the printer that I was considering has a significant number (20) of scathing reviews --with valid concerns. Yikes!

Advice?

I have a Dell Inspiron and I love love love it. I don't design with EQ but I use Photoshop alot alot. It's a great laptop and we've always had good experiences with the tech support. I have a ton of pictures in it and still have enough room for tons more. Everyone in the family has a laptop and it's all wireless. What a bunch of geeks!

Need to buy a laptop.. Can anyone out there who is a quilter and user of laptops give me some advice . Besides using it for finances,emails, searching the web, wordprocessing and photo editing, I want to use it for designing quilts (EQ6), machine embroidery designs, watching The Quilt Show, etc. Do I need to shoot for something that handles a lot of graphics like the gaming computers or will regular computer do?

I already have a desktop but I am going to have knee replacement surgery and need something more portable.

thanks in advance for any info someone can share.

Dorothy