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Dj Jimmy D said:
Don't worry his partner who knows nothing about computers will fix it.

Mix why are you putting all this money out for insurance and advertising ect. Do you understand the meaning of partnership?
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Just so you'll know this partner fixed my best friends wife's computer. Her problem was it had Windows Vista as it's operating system and that's why it was not working right. So he clearly know what he's doing. Now as for my PC was told that the reason the built in card reader stopped working is because the mother board needed to be changed. So I've decided to let him fix it when I get the money.
 
I bought a Lenovo Y550 when they first came out, I think it was about 4, maybe 5 years ago. While mechanically it worked alright. It felt like it was made of cheap plastic and not very sturdy. When I had to open it the 2nd time to fix the same hinge problem I gave it to my son and bought an HP, since then I have purchased a Dell as my backup. That Y550 has put a bad taste in my mouth for Lenovo. They may have improved since that purchase, but would still be one of the last brand names I would look at. Just my opinion. YMMV.
 
MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
Just so you'll know this partner fixed my best friends wife's computer. Her problem was it had Windows Vista as it's operating system and that's why it was not working right. So he clearly know what he's doing. Now as for my PC was told that the reason the built in card reader stopped working is because the mother board needed to be changed. So I've decided to let him fix it when I get the money.
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So he replaced an operating systm and now he is a Computer expert. Mix you deserver eveything you get. Also why did you ignore the other questions? Could you not find a dictionary to get the meaning of partnership?

Mix if you need the card reader in your computer to be fixed here is a weird idea take it to a professional to get fixed. You say that people should only go with Pro DJs so why not do what you preach. You knw why would you start to listen now. You d everything half assed and then wonder why no one wants to pay you good money to do a gig. Let me tell you why you act and sound like a 2 dollar DJ so that is all you will ever be worth.
 
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Dj Jimmy D said:
So he replaced an operating systm and now he is a Computer expert. Mix you deserver eveything you get. Also why did you ignore the other questions? Could you not find a dictionary to get the meaning of partnership?

Mix if you need the card reader in your computer to be fixed here is a weird idea take it to a professional to get fixed. You say that people should only go with Pro DJs so why not do what you preach. You knw why would you start to listen now. You d everything half assed and then wonder why no one wants to pay you good money to do a gig. Let me tell you why you act and sound like a 2 dollar DJ so that is all you will ever be worth.
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No he's been working on computers for years. That's another thing he has a skill at. He's done plenty of work on other peoples computers. If I didn't think he could do the job I wouldn't let him do it. He's a wiz when it comes to either fixing or using programs on a computer.

I didn't say I was going to pay for everything myself. I just said what the company needs to get done.
 
MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
Just so you'll know this partner fixed my best friends wife's computer. Her problem was it had Windows Vista as it's operating system and that's why it was not working right.
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Why would Vista be a problem -- other than it was a bit much for most users to handle the new interface...?

I wrote Rockit on a Vista machine, and it works fine on XP, Vista, Win7 and Win8.


BTW, what exactly is wrong with your card reader? Have you tried uninstalling, and reinstalling the drivers?
 
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MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
No he's been working on computers for years. That's another thing he has a skill at. He's done plenty of work on other peoples computers. If I didn't think he could do the job I wouldn't let him do it. He's a wiz when it comes to either fixing or using programs on a computer.

I didn't say I was going to pay for everything myself. I just said what the company needs to get done.
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Mix.. I'd say your partners bigger skill is working you.
 
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Dj Jimmy D said:
So he replaced an operating systm and now he is a Computer expert. Mix you deserver eveything you get. Also why did you ignore the other questions? Could you not find a dictionary to get the meaning of partnership?
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Irony, table for two!
 
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MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
Just so you'll know this partner fixed my best friends wife's computer. Her problem was it had Windows Vista as it's operating system and that's why it was not working right. So he clearly know what he's doing. Now as for my PC was told that the reason the built in card reader stopped working is because the mother board needed to be changed. So I've decided to let him fix it when I get the money.
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Her problem is NOT Windows Vista, the OS. That sounds like an excuse for finding the issue. I've also never heard of a card reader not working because of a 'bad' motherboard.
 
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Her problem is NOT Windows Vista, the OS. That sounds like an excuse for finding the issue. I've also never heard of a card reader not working because of a 'bad' motherboard.
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Tell that to the pro tech at Micro Center. That's what he told me.
 
MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
Tell that to the pro tech at Micro Center. That's what he told me.
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That's like the auto part store kid on duty telling me my ´power steering pump is going bad because of all the whinning coming from under the hood :D :D :D
 
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MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
Just so you'll know this partner fixed my best friends wife's computer. Her problem was it had Windows Vista as it's operating system and that's why it was not working right. So he clearly know what he's doing. Now as for my PC was told that the reason the built in card reader stopped working is because the mother board needed to be changed. So I've decided to let him fix it when I get the money.
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I've been using a Vista machine for over 5 years as my primary gig machine with no issues whatsoever. I bought the machine in late 2007 and I only had it a week when it slipped off my shoulder and the hard drive died from the impact. I got another one and reinstalled Vista and it's been running well since. I used it as a backup the first year and put it in to full action sometime in 2009. It's done over 200 gigs now and although I shouldn't do it I've been on the net with it on occasion.

I've done alot of work on computers and the main problem I found with Vista is user error. Either the user cant handle the interface or they install a whole bunch of s**t on it that never should be there and blame the OS for their problems
 
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Mix I thought you knew everything about computers - so you shouldnt be asking what to buy


MUST RESIST!
 
MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
Just so you'll know this partner fixed my best friends wife's computer. Her problem was it had Windows Vista as it's operating system and that's why it was not working right. So he clearly know what he's doing. Now as for my PC was told that the reason the built in card reader stopped working is because the mother board needed to be changed. So I've decided to let him fix it when I get the money.
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MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
Tell that to the pro tech at Micro Center. That's what he told me.
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Your partner is the 'pro tech' at Micro Center (if there's such a thing)? Also, if you believe that Vista was / is the problem, I have a bridge that you might be interested in purchasing.

A person 'fixing' a machine by reinstalling the OS isn't fixing it. The easiest thing in the world to do is blow it away and reinstall it. Also, if Vista was the problem, what was your partners (the 'pro tech') resolution? Reinstalling with what OS?

I also agree with what Jimmy posted - you talk / complain that people should be coming to the professional DJ's .. and that they should step up and pay for quality service, but then you take your machine to a 'partner' 'that's been working on computers for years' to fix it. Why wouldn't you take it to a professional IT person?
 
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Your partner is the 'pro tech' at Micro Center (if there's such a thing)? Also, if you believe that Vista was / is the problem, I have a bridge that you might be interested in purchasing.

A person 'fixing' a machine by reinstalling the OS isn't fixing it. The easiest thing in the world to do is blow it away and reinstall it. Also, if Vista was the problem, what was your partners (the 'pro tech') resolution? Reinstalling with what OS?
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Where did I say my partner was a pro tech at Micro Center? I never did. He installed windows 7. Don't ask me what version it was. That's all I know. I really don't know why her computer wasn't working right. All I know is she couldn't get on the internet and a Verizon Tech couldn't fix that problem either. Well it got fixed and that's what counts.

Dennis the Menace where did you get I'm a computer expert? Aren't you the one who said I don't know s*** when it comes to computers. I know very little and just going by what I was told.
 
MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
Where did I say my partner was a pro tech at Micro Center?
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You did - I posted the quote. Here it is again

MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
Just so you'll know this partner fixed my best friends wife's computer. Her problem was it had Windows Vista as it's operating system and that's why it was not working right. So he clearly know what he's doing. Now as for my PC was told that the reason the built in card reader stopped working is because the mother board needed to be changed. So I've decided to let him fix it when I get the money.
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MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
Tell that to the pro tech at Micro Center. That's what he told me.
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So if YOU did not say it, then who did?

MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
I never did.
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See above.

MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
He installed windows 7.
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Sounds like he didn't fix the problem, he avoided it.

MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
Don't ask me what version it was. That's all I know.
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Uhmm, according to the previous line, you said it was Windows 7?

MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
I really don't know why her computer wasn't working right.
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It sounds like the person that fixed it doesn't either

MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
All I know is she couldn't get on the internet and a Verizon Tech couldn't fix that problem either.
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Highly doubt this was a Windows Vista problem. Also, a Verizon Tech is not there to resolve problems unrelated to their software and / or hardware - so this means nothing.

MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
Well it got fixed and that's what counts.
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Sure, the problem may not be there at the moment, but it didn't get fixed.

You also did not respond to the comments about taking it to a professional, which would have addressed, researched and resolved the problem appropriately. Here is the post:

I also agree with what Jimmy posted - you talk / complain that people should be coming to the professional DJ's .. and that they should step up and pay for quality service, but then you take your machine to a 'partner' that's been 'working on computers for years' to fix it. Why wouldn't you take it to a professional IT person?

This 'partner' does not sound like someone I'd be bringing my machines to for support. I do not know this person - he may be a very knowledgeable, smart, professional, quality, certified tech person - but the way you've portrayed him is that he knows very little about machines.
 
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You did - I posted the quote. Here it is again





So if YOU did not say it, then who did?



See above.



Sounds like he didn't fix the problem, he avoided it.



Uhmm, according to the previous line, you said it was Windows 7?



It sounds like the person that fixed it doesn't either



Highly doubt this was a Windows Vista problem. Also, a Verizon Tech is not there to resolve problems unrelated to their software and / or hardware - so this means nothing.



Sure, the problem may not be there at the moment, but it didn't get fixed.

You also did not respond to the comments about taking it to a professional, which would have addressed, researched and resolved the problem appropriately. Here is the post:

I also agree with what Jimmy posted - you talk / complain that people should be coming to the professional DJ's .. and that they should step up and pay for quality service, but then you take your machine to a 'partner' that's been 'working on computers for years' to fix it. Why wouldn't you take it to a professional IT person?

This 'partner' does not sound like someone I'd be bringing my machines to for support. I do not know this person - he may be a very knowledgeable, smart, professional, quality, certified tech person - but the way you've portrayed him is that he knows very little about machines.
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Trust me this guy knows his stuff. The Verizon tech couldn't figure out why she couldn't get online and he got it working fully. That's the big point! Like I said he doesn't work for Micro Center. That was one of their techs that told me what was wrong with my PC.

Now let's get off that subject since she hasn't had a complaint since he worked on her computer. I decided the first thing I need to buy is that DJ chair to help with my back issue and then decide what else I need to buy.
 
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MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
Trust me this guy knows his stuff. The Verizon tech couldn't figure out why she couldn't get online and he got it working fully. That's the big point!
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While I agree with you that the machine may now be used successfully, it doesn't sound - from what you say happened - like he fixed it. Reinstalling an OS and claiming the OS was bad - is not a resolution, it's a work around - which has the possibility of bringing future problems all on its own. It's an easy solution to a problem you cannot / don't want to fix.

MIXMASTERMACHOM said:
Like I said he doesn't work for Micro Center. That was one of their techs that told me what was wrong with my PC.
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If one of the Tech's at Micro Center told you that your motherboard is bad, because the card reader is not working, I would be taking it to another shop.

I still got that bridge if you're interested.
 
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