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    Laptop Woes: Graphic Card Recommendations

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    So at the end of the analysis one has to decide just how much delay you are willing to pay to reduce.

     

    Doug, you've missed my point entirely.  My point wasn't about the technical capabilities of any system(s).  It's purely about giving your business an advantage by leveraging the tax code.  The US Gov't is telling small businesses, "Go buy stuff, we'll give you the money."  (Actually, they're forgiving part of a debt, but... semantics)

    If that's the case, then why, as a small business person, wouldn't I take every advantage I can to make my operation better?

    My intent isn't to start a debate, just an observation of a mindset that "befuddles" me.

     

    jon

    Laptop Woes: Graphic Card Recommendations

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    Tommy, not sure what upsets you here.  You are going to pay the money--one way or the other.  The question is, do you pay it to the federal government, or the vendor of qualified products/services? 

     

    If you only owe $800 on your tax bill, then, well--I guess an $800 computer will do the trick.  I know, since I became a working adult, my tax bill is substantially more than $800, and actually covers CA w/SSA, associated hardware, and if I'm working off site, maybe even a new car/truck to get there. (That's why people call Section 179 the "SUV Loophole").

     

    Didn't intend to offend, but if you CAN???  Why wouldn't you get a more robust/durable system?  Section 179 makes it so small businesses CAN.  That was the intent of the law.

     

    jon

    Laptop Woes: Graphic Card Recommendations

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    It truly befuddles me when I see a discussion re: how underpowered a machine which you can run CA.  Sure, this may make sense if you're talking to the DIY/Enthusiast market, but is not CA a professional toolset?

     

    As the limits of Section 179 (US Tax code) are still set to allow small business to deduct the entire purchase of hardware and software for a Chief optimized system, why bother with underpowered machines?  Honestly, either pay the tech vendor or pay the gov't, your choice...  I pay the tech/equipment vendor every time.

     

    Section 179 = 100% deduction of computer hardware and COTS software (within limits).  And, there's carryover.

     

    So, instead of worrying about "can I run CA on an $800 laptop", all y'all need to be...  https://www.digitalstormonline.com/configurator.asp?id=1031732

     

    Disclaimer:  I am not an accountant, talk to your tax pro or do your own research.  So there.

     

    jon

    Laptop Woes: Graphic Card Recommendations

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    xterix, a re-format and re-install takes time...  lots of time.  And then you're left with "like new" old technology.  What's the point? 

     

    Buy a new machine, install your software, create a mountable ISO image of your old drive (incase there's stuff, and there's always stuff), test your old hdd/ISO disk mount on new machine, use CCleaner to wipe your old system, then re-install OS from the OS partition, donate to a worthy charity.  Enjoy new tech on new machine.  So simple.

     

    jon...  wishing it were that simple

    Gaming Keypads For Hotkeys

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    I use a Razer DeathStalker when I'm running in "Desktop mode".  Using gaming/mechanical keyboards are more an ergonomic issue for me, but I do map keys for the OS and various software, though not in CA.  Works like a champ.

     

    jon