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Apologize for being off topic in advance, but looking for some advice from those more of a more technical mind.
Everyone is always asking for advice when it comes to upgrades. Here's where I need help. Back pre-2010, my desktop computer meant a lot to me. only had a 3g phone that was nice for surfing on the go, but really didn't hold a candle to typing and streaming on full keyboard and full size monitor.
Fast forward 4 years and I have a Nexus 7 LTE with a Verizon Unlimited Data Plan. It rivals my home internet connection, though I choose to use wifi anyway when possible. My desktop is of less importance, though I still want to keep it.
My problem is that Microsoft gas been saying that Windows XP will no longer be supported come April. I normally use it for typing and printing a letter or spreadsheet, checking webmail, streaming Youtube, watching Netflix, shopping on Amazon or Ebay. Everything that I can do on my tablet if I had to.
I would prefer not to upgrade, since I rely on my desktop less and less, but am I taking a big risk if I just keep using what I have?
I could buy a decent desktop for $325 with Windows 7, but I really can't justify it when all I do is use webmail, stream Netflix, Hulu, watch the Android Central Podcast.
I'd rather just save the $325 or blow it on the next Nexus tablet.
My concern is that Google seems pretty forgiving in that they will still support Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, devices for email, web surfing and making phone calls. It still also offers some security to those devices.
In contrast, Microsoft is saying all support for XP is done as of April.
I don't normally surf high risk sites, but does anyone think that Windows XP will be dropped from even being able to surf the internet, buy online, stream Netflix etc, and even have personal information at a much higher risk for being compromised?
There are times when I still like the "desktop" experience, but I don't feel like upgrading or looking for new drivers. I have a crappy system, but it does everything I want it to and my tablet does everything else.
Would anyone care to give their opinion?
I am a big proponent for upgrading phones whenever possible. I loved going from 3G to 4G, having more RAM, and a better CPU. However, I also respect anyone that would rather stay on a 3G Gingerbread device--I use one for work?
Does anyone think I am just being foolish if I want to keep my Windows XP desktop until the motherboard is fried or the hard drive craps out, keeping the $325 in my pocket, even if it doesn't get the most timely Nexus-like updates from Microsoft anymore.
Everyone is always asking for advice when it comes to upgrades. Here's where I need help. Back pre-2010, my desktop computer meant a lot to me. only had a 3g phone that was nice for surfing on the go, but really didn't hold a candle to typing and streaming on full keyboard and full size monitor.
Fast forward 4 years and I have a Nexus 7 LTE with a Verizon Unlimited Data Plan. It rivals my home internet connection, though I choose to use wifi anyway when possible. My desktop is of less importance, though I still want to keep it.
My problem is that Microsoft gas been saying that Windows XP will no longer be supported come April. I normally use it for typing and printing a letter or spreadsheet, checking webmail, streaming Youtube, watching Netflix, shopping on Amazon or Ebay. Everything that I can do on my tablet if I had to.
I would prefer not to upgrade, since I rely on my desktop less and less, but am I taking a big risk if I just keep using what I have?
I could buy a decent desktop for $325 with Windows 7, but I really can't justify it when all I do is use webmail, stream Netflix, Hulu, watch the Android Central Podcast.
I'd rather just save the $325 or blow it on the next Nexus tablet.
My concern is that Google seems pretty forgiving in that they will still support Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, devices for email, web surfing and making phone calls. It still also offers some security to those devices.
In contrast, Microsoft is saying all support for XP is done as of April.
I don't normally surf high risk sites, but does anyone think that Windows XP will be dropped from even being able to surf the internet, buy online, stream Netflix etc, and even have personal information at a much higher risk for being compromised?
There are times when I still like the "desktop" experience, but I don't feel like upgrading or looking for new drivers. I have a crappy system, but it does everything I want it to and my tablet does everything else.
Would anyone care to give their opinion?
I am a big proponent for upgrading phones whenever possible. I loved going from 3G to 4G, having more RAM, and a better CPU. However, I also respect anyone that would rather stay on a 3G Gingerbread device--I use one for work?
Does anyone think I am just being foolish if I want to keep my Windows XP desktop until the motherboard is fried or the hard drive craps out, keeping the $325 in my pocket, even if it doesn't get the most timely Nexus-like updates from Microsoft anymore.
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