• The move to the new server is done. There are some software and database maintenance updates in process. This has us passing the hat around to help out. We appreciate any donations. Seriously, even a dollar helps. The payment page may be found here - https://www.audiokarma.org/support.html

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Any one wishing to donate to Mark's computer fund, please PM me and I'll reply with my contact info. I'll be contacting all who have pledged above. While I work today, perhaps I'll have my wife just go buy the one suggested above. While I'd love to buy him a Mac, he's a Windows guy (XP).

You have my word, that all funds will be used solely for that purpose and I'll provide an accounting to all at the end of the process.

As far as any surplus funds (if there are any) as suggested above, I'm inclined to say that they should just go to Mark rather than returned. Do y'all agree?
 
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Please bear with me. I'm a Luddite, so I'm inclined to ask for checks.

That is unless someone explains how Paypal receipts work. I've only sent $$$ that way not received it. I assume they just a credit to my credit card on file. If so that is a viable alternative.

By most recent count of those that specified an amount we are up to $675. Others didn't include a $ amount so we actually have pledges of more than that. Given that amount I still think the Costco route with the 2 year automatic warranty may be the way to go. I know they have some fairly basic computers on line so I'll look into that, but it would be nice to get this going right away with a local purchase.

Thanks for all your help.
 
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Robie said:
Please bear with me. I'm a Luddite, so I'm inclined to ask for checks.

That is unless someone explains how Paypal receipts work. I've only sent $$$ that way not received it. I assume they just a credit to my credit card on file. If so that is a viable alternative.

By most recent count of those that specified an amount we are up to $575. Others didn't include a $ amount so we actually have pledges of more than that. Given that amount I still think the Costco route with the 2 year automatic warranty may be the way to go. I know they have some fairly basic computers on line so I'll look into that, but it would be nice to get this going right away with a local purchase.

Thanks for all your help.
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Payment to your Paypal account can be sent as a gift.The money dumps into your account.You can then send it to your bank account on file. I would assume the same holds true for credit card,but since I don't use a credit card, I can't be certain.
 
Anyone who hasn't pledged above and wishes to contribute to the purchase of a new laptop for mark please post a pledge here. All surplus $$$$ will be donated to mark.

I'll be contacting you with payment instructions by PM.
 
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Payment to your Paypal account can be sent as a gift.The money dumps into your account.You can then send it to your bank account on file. I would assume the same holds true for credit card,but since I don't use a credit card, I can't be certain.
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Thanks Duane, I've educated myself at the PayPal website and I'll post my PayPal account for y'all to send funds along with an address for those inclined to send checks.

All who have pledged thus far, THANKS and look for a PM with payment instructions.
 
I'm definitely in for $25, Mark is the one who helped me get to where I am now, I could have never done it without his posts and guidance. Best $25 I'll ever spend. :yes:
 
Bob, I'd definitely take a look at Frys. They have an enormous selection of laptops in stock and the prices are lower than BB.
 
BB has a lousy return policy (14 days for desktop and notebook computers). I'd stick with Costco with a 90 day no questions asked policy. If a problem arises a month or two down the line no problem with returns. Fry's return policy is not so hot either.
 
Thanks for all the suggestions and input above. We're up to at least $600 (and probably more) in pledges.
 
Thanks for letting us know. There are never enough people that really care around. Please get well Mark! Hope to see you soon.
 
Best wishes to Mark and speedy recovery. Been following this thread anxiously and would be my honour to help out the Man the best I can. Count me in with the donation, please. BTW, I live in Lemont, and besides repairing Pioneers and other things I can lay my hands on, I used to build/repair PCs and make/repair laptops for people. Still doing it now, but only for myself. Please, PM me.
 
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Wondering if the Geek Squad idea might be better - I would imagine Mark's HD would have data/files he needs saved/transferred.
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Don't use Geek Squad. After my PC crashed New Years Day with Christmas pictures of my daughter on it, I took it to Best Buy, even though I've been working with computers for probably 25 years (but sadly not in active employment with them since I moved Stateside). The dude stood with his back to me for most of the time, and said the hard drive had failed. Like, I already knew that. At least he didn't charge me.

I then went to Staples for something unrelated. They said they had data recovery service, so I left the drive with them, but after a few days they said they couldn't get anything off it, and that was with 4 "techs" trying.

When I got it home, I figured all-or-nothing. I bought another hard drive, and a copy of Prosofts Data Rescue PC3. This software is easy to use, and boots into it's own environment, so even if your Windows is screwed, it doesn't matter. I was able to recover ALL of my data, so maybe the drive wasn't as trashed as I thought.

I would be glad to look at Marks laptop if someone could get it (plus any power supply and cables I might need) to NJ 08081. I would also like to contribute $25 to the cause, just tell me where to send it.

Lee.
 
All, we are up to $675 in specified pledges.

leesonic and hennessy, thanks for your offers to help. I'll try to get Mark's old computer when I see him and we'll go from there. A new one seems to be the best way to go as Mark has been in the hospital already for 2 weeks and more in front of him. I bet he's might bored.

I'll be in touch about the old computer and thanks for your support.
 
Everyone who sends a PayPal donation please post a confirmation, put your screename in the PayPal message or send me a PM indicating your name on your PayPal account.

I'm having a tough time correlating real names with screen names. Thanks.
 
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Robie, that is me, geartech. Just sent it.

for what its worth too, if he is used to XP and all you can find is windows7, the tranisition is an easy one.
 
Tarl of Gor, please PM me with an alternate email address so I can send you payment information. Your AK account won't accept PMs. Thanks.
 
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