I got mine on Ebay because I needed Windows XP on it and NOT Vista. They wanted to charge me almost
Posted By: MT/Billing/Coder on 2007-12-20
In Reply to: need to order a dell with XP. - is it better to talk to a person...
it with Windows XP. So I saved money and did Ebay.
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Anyone considering Windows Vista?
I'm just now beginning research, anyone have any opinions yet?
windows vista
I have seen a lot about Vista not working with several programs, etc. Has anyone found a fix for this, or is it better to just stay with XP and pray it does not crash. I think I may use the "contact us" on the windows site to let them know our problem, I mean we are a major user of their product. What are our alternatives? Any opinions?
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I need to get a new computer, having decided I need one dedicated solely to work, without my 13-year-old's sites and fun and games. But I'm wondering how the new thing, Windows Vista, is going to affect different programs and platforms. All the job ads I see where you use your own computer specify Windows XP. And I don't really want a buggy new system. Amybody facing this?
Has anybody tried the new Windows Vista...sm
If so does it work well with the voice file/foot pedals we use for transcription.
Thanks 
Windows Vista
Are there any companies that have systems compatible with Windows Vista?
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Windows Vista
Does the new Basic Windows Vista come with any type of word processing program or do you have to buy that separately? Thanks.
Windows Vista
Has anyone used Windows vista with Extext?
I have Windows Vista
I think that's why it won't play on Express Scribe. My tech converted a dss file to a mp3 file and then it played...??
Thanks a lot for the help! I'll try!
Windows VISTA
How do you find working with Windows Vista? Bytescribe tells me that I can use it with Vista, but I've been told otherwise by other MTs. It's complicating the purchase of a new computer!! I'd like any input I can get.
If you buy it brand new it will come with Windows Vista
Better make sure all your programs are compatible.
You can go to Best Buy and get one of their e-machines (Best Buy brand). They will custom-build it for you and it won't cost as much as "name brands." I used one of theirs for quite a while and I was very satisfied with it.
You might even be able to get them to load XP on it if you have the full version (or you could buy a copy). I've heard Vista is still pretty glitchy. I plan to wait at least another year or more before I get Vista, to give them a chance to work out some of the problems.
Good luck!
Windows Vista and DocQscribe.
I am thinking about getting a laptop for travel purposes. Can anyone tell me if Windows Vista is compatible with DocQscribe? Appreciate any input.
Can I install Windows XP on PC with Vista??
Using the old backup disks from my crashed computer?
I need to get this new laptop able to function so I can get a PT job and all seem to want XP...
I needed/wanted a job that I could do - sm
at home. I had been doing some website consulting but that was drying up and I wanted to work and make us some extra cash. I needed a very flexible job/work schedule as I had two kids and one was in speech therapy with 2 appts a week at Children's Hospital. No job in the regular world would allow me to just take 4 hours off every Tuesday and Thursday so I could take my kid to therapy, unless is was PT and I did not work those days, not worth it and we did not want the kids in daycare. A friend's sister did MT so got the low-down from her, etc., did an at-home course, passed, got a part-time job 6 weeks later, that was 7.5 years ago and have not looked back. It works well for me, kids keep me hopping with all their activities and I am still able to earn a fair amount working from home but have the freedom of doing things with the kids at school, during the summer, etc., though I do pay the price in late hours when I do that, it is worth it to me.
If you can find a Dell without Windows Vista, buy it.
A lot of MT companies use older software that is not compatible with Vista. So for me, if I were considering buying a new computer, that would be a major consideration.
Other than that, if you are planning on using it primarily for transcription and other home uses (no high-tech graphic video games, for example), just get the biggest "bang for your buck". The fastest processor, the most RAM, the biggest hard drive in your price range.
I would definitely recommend a flat screen monitor. My eyes don't get nearly as tired with my flat screen as they did with my regular monitor.
Windows Vista and foot pedal
My mother just bought a computer with Vista on it. We haven't been able to successfully get the serial wav pedal hooked up because Vista doesn't have a current driver for a game port.
I wanted to find out if anyone has had success with Vista using a USB wav pedal using ExpressScribe.
Thanks
Question. I have Windows XP now on my computer which is getting slow. I do not want Vista
so what do I do if you cannot buy XP or what is the situation with that if your computer goes and you dont want Vista.
Instant Text software and Windows Vista
I purchased Instant text software about 6 months ago. I have a new computer now with Windows Vista and while the software worked properly on Windows XP, in order to install the software on Vista I was told by the company turn off my user account control and if I do that my software platform I-Type will not let me in to link the program to it. Anyone have a clue? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone!
Dell will charge $99 more for XP instead of Vista. sm
When you pick your PC online it shows XP for 99 and no additional charge for Vista.
Yes, small company wanted to charge me
$50. a month for 5 or 6 months to cover cost of software licensing fees. I would have taken the job if not for that major glitch.
I've never had anyone want more info when saying I wanted or needed to leave. Just
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Oops..sorry your right. I forgot that. I specifically ordered my Windows XP as Vista is compatible w
Just about every computer has Vista now but I went through Dell and found the computer I wanted with Windows XP and then went into ebay and got it $400 cheaper than what Dell was going to charge..The one downfall, it didnt have Office Word etc.. installed so I had to buy that but I still came out ahead.
MTStars FlashType works in any Windows environment including Vista.
see link below
I actually get all of mine on Ebay..
I am usually able to get them in larger quantities and for a good price. With a dog who loves to eat them right off the headset, I have to buy in large quantities. He actually jumps on my chair and onto my desk and eats them right off.. NICE....
I bought mine on Ebay but....
I would stay away from a seller by the name of xxelaborate1xx. He sold me the professional version 8 which is wonderful, however, he does not send you the serial # with it. He wants you to instant message him so he can give it to you, then he wants you to give him code (a fingerprint of your computer) which is a big no no! Out of curiosity I proceeded to activate my software the way he said and my Norton alert said NO! It was a site that wanted personal information and contained viruses. I think pirates these CDs then tries to get access to buyers computers to get personal info such as credit info, ssn, banking, etc. If the buyer was a selling an original copy that had not been registered yet I think thats fine. I would just be careful with the ones that say there nothing but the CD. Ask questions! Ask questions!
Bought mine on Ebay
We have bought our last two from ebay. They are sealed and nothing wrong with them. Got them for around $10
Try Ebay! Got mine for $14 plus shipping CD-Rom! nm
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I love mine!! Got it off Ebay.
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Try Ebay, that's where I got mine. Paid about $40 for it.
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LOL ... I bought mine on eBay. Link inside to tell you more about it. :-) sm
I bought mine off Ebay and love it! This is probably the keyboard I will always use now.
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Just wanted to say that I have mine set at 2000 as well. :) nm
Mine works with Vista
That's what I had to do is download that codec and mine works on .dss files. That's all I get from my neurologist
And I got mine from Dell with XP rather than Vista. NM
New. Wanted to put in a better card to support a game my 17yo DD wanted to play.
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Are you working in DOS or Windows? In Windows, it's Kilobytes.
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Charge what the credit card companies charge when they don't get paid on time!!!!
Audio hour charge - what is fair rate to charge company?
Doubt you can charge 15 cpl for VR work to the docs - you can't even charge them 12 for straight
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you don't have to charge $60/HR - all you have to do is charge a good rate and then..
work smart, not hard. If you have a great dictator, charge him 14 cpl on a 65 char gross line, then set up your templates and word expanders, you can make $80/hr. But you need all three to work together, otherwise you might only be making $60/hr. Some people are just really good at what they do - shouldn't they make more if they are more productive?
I'd still charge by line, just charge a lower
rate, like maybe 8 cpl. Do you have to pickup and deliver work? You could also setup a one-month contract until you see how it goes and then you can figure out the best way to charge and go from there. You could also charge a flat rate per page and keep it fairly low.
One office I charge .12, another I charge $2.25 page--nm
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wanted to try it but wanted to make sure
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Funny! Mine is almost as large, and I don't mind cleaning mine!
It's no problem at all. Besides, I'll take lots of oodles of square footage any day of the week over living in a sardine can!
eBay
My sister does eBay on and off but was doing it full time a couple of years ago and made probably $40K that year selling mostly popular dietary supplements. She was able to find a distributor and then sold them at a profit on eBay. She always tells people, watch infomercials, keep an eye on what is popular on eBay, find a distributor (I think this would be the hardest part), and figure out a competitive price.
eBay
I sell & buy on eBay. I was a MT in the cardiopulmonary dept of the hospital but needed to expand my terminology (went to nursing school in early 70s) and managed to purchase the entire 2005 ed. of the SUM program with all books & up-to-date reference materials for $0 with buying packages, keeping what was needed and reselling. This included a second Dell computer system, a dictaphone and new Infinity USB foot pedal. After completing this over the winter, I am hoping to transcribe from home as an IC. I did work for many years as a legal transcriptionist. I had to leave my hospital work due to health problems and am now on Social Security disability but am still able to do a limited amount of work from home, just at my own pace and only to earn under $700/month.
I guess I rambled on about this but my daughter and I have sold quite a bit over the last couple of years. We have our "eBay closet" where we pick up extremely cheap new items (such as we find on $1 racks) or sets after holidays. It's a fun way to earn a little extra money. She also sells her kid's clothes for way more than she would get at a garage sale. We just don't purchase large items that are hard to package & ship or are difficult to store.
ebay
Just remember you have to pay taxes on it now. Last year the IRS busted thousands of people for not reporting the income.
Try Ebay
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Ebay.
Be sure to search for "foot petal" or "wave peddle" because you can find things cheaper with typos.
ebay
I got a brand new Stedman's on ebay for 30.00 including shipping.
you could try ebay
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Ebay
You can find Dictaphone C-phones on ebay for about 200.
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