Hardware - June 2006

Macs cost a lot more than what I am ready or willing to pay, but I mean, i can save up for quality. i know how to use both a pc and a mac, but PC's are way cheaper. What is so much better about a mac is the basic question.

2006-06-15 15:40:41 · 14 answers · asked by KiKi 1 in Desktops

I Keep Getting Junk Mail As errors,when i move the computer,instead it says,cannot end disk MATASHITA UJDA720 DVD/CDRW - (Z)

2006-06-15 15:35:11 · 3 answers · asked by ryanclee88888 2 in Other - Hardware

I was thinking of going with a laptop for college but I'm not sure 1500 will cover all that I want it to do (ie gaming, tv recording). What desktop specifications do you reccomend? AMD or Intel? Single processor or two? What graphics card? Keep in mind I want a large monitor also (so I can double it as a tv) so my budget is more like 1300 or less. Thanks alot!

2006-06-15 15:08:17 · 6 answers · asked by Christian 2 in Desktops

In the hope that some of you will actually read this, when asking for computer help have the decency to ad details such as, what operating sytem you are running! Questions like, my usb isnt working, my mail has a problem, my browser is slow, etc . We need to know items like, what are you using for e mail? Which browser are you using? You want honest accurate answers then give details!

2006-06-15 14:54:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2006-06-15 14:53:46 · 3 answers · asked by T-Kay 1 in Other - Hardware

I've been having problems with HP's Tech support I have a bad printer yet they refuse to replace it. Does HP have an 800# for tech support in the US?

2006-06-15 14:31:41 · 9 answers · asked by **Anti-PeTA** 5 in Desktops

It has been working on this computer but now it aint working, I dont know whats wrong help

2006-06-15 14:25:47 · 5 answers · asked by Pablo 4 in Add-ons

Hello,
I recently installed RAM in my computer (512MB Kingston) and I have no idea if it's working. I already had RAM in my computer and wanted to add more due to all the highly demanding games coming out. So I found RAM in my computer, right? And I put the new RAM right next to the old RAM (also 512MB). Then I started the computer and looked in "My Computer" and then "System Information" it said I only had 512MB still :( P.S. I have a Gateway if that has anything to do with it.
Thanks,
Eddie

2006-06-15 14:11:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

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ipod toilet roll....

2006-06-15 13:31:36 · 11 answers · asked by Lone Günman 5 in Other - Hardware

i have an hdtv anntenna connected to my pc, but i can only watch sdtv channels. am i missing something? it works fine on my other hdtvs. why not with my pc?

2006-06-15 13:27:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I don't want to do the recovery but according to this analysis...


Start Menu


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\DOCUME~1\Owner\FAVORI~1


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Desktop


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C:\Program Files


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Corrupted keys


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Desktop Components



»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Sharedtaskscheduler
!!!Attention, following keys are not inevitably infected!!!

SrchSTS.exe by S!Ri
Search SharedTaskScheduler's .dll

»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Scanning wininet.dll infection


»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» End

the problem may be in there. What is that clue?

Many thanks

2006-06-15 13:27:05 · 5 answers · asked by hyperwarrior 3 in Desktops

I wanted a supercomputer being built from scratch instead of buying a brand new all ready installed and working computer. To build it, I would like everyone's suggestions on what type of supercomputer I should build (except games) so I can invest my money and time to build my very first supercomputer, built from scratch.

2006-06-15 13:21:21 · 4 answers · asked by Zero Hunter 2 in Desktops

I want it for basic stuff, music, wireless internet, and also games,

I dont know if I should get a macbook because of the price and they arent as good for games

2006-06-15 13:18:58 · 15 answers · asked by jlennon10965 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

need something that can cool the laptop while it is in my lap

2006-06-15 13:14:09 · 5 answers · asked by jedi_knight13661 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have been able to write to certain DVD-R and DVD-RW 's in the 1x-4x speed range.
I am now the proud owner of 4 different brands of DVD-R's, but can not burn to any of them. (get error messages related to media issues)
I have heard you can not download an updated driver as this optical drive was OEM supplied. Is this an issue of more current media being incompatible with older drives? I have also installed Pinnacle Stidio version 9 SE and fail to burn. Any help on how to proceed greatly appreciated !
Thanks.

2006-06-15 13:01:04 · 1 answers · asked by jantje 2 in Desktops

2006-06-15 12:58:44 · 5 answers · asked by yavuztelli 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Problem: I had one RAM (256MB) on the motherboard, and it seems working and green LED is on. As I turn off the computer and took out the other RAM, which is also 256MB, from my closet that I have stored for long period of time, I install it correctly, but unsure if it is connected fully. So, I turn on the computer, and the green LED was completely off, only one stationary red is on. I rush to find out what happen to the Green LED, and it appears there's something's wrong. The conenctions seems connected, but no green LED on. Is anyone able to diagnose this problem and is anyone have solution for it?

2006-06-15 12:43:46 · 3 answers · asked by Zero Hunter 2 in Desktops

my computer freezes almost all the time and i am getting sick of it , i really dont know have any clue of what to do! i dont know almost anything about computers all i know is that my computer is black and its xp and its flatscreen.PLEASE HELP! THANK U.

2006-06-15 12:38:37 · 16 answers · asked by MONA3 2 in Desktops

Hey, I have a microphone/headphones and all of a sudden the left thing-amajig isn't working. The left headphone thing. The right one still works.

any ideas what to do?

2006-06-15 12:35:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2006-06-15 12:22:14 · 1 answers · asked by rowbottom 1 in Other - Hardware

What does that wattage really mean?

will a 300 w ower supply make your computer run slowered thatn a 400w?

Is it possible to have to much wattage, too little?

is it like "this is how much energy you have availiable" and as long as I don't have a jacuzzi hooked to my USB, it won't matter?

Thanks!!

2006-06-15 12:06:08 · 3 answers · asked by ryandebraal 3 in Desktops

2006-06-15 12:04:03 · 3 answers · asked by scar_1028 1 in Other - Hardware

are that wireless headsets only for cellphone and media system. I went to bestbuy and circuitcity, but they had no wireless headset for my laptop.

2006-06-15 12:00:57 · 10 answers · asked by tdui 2 in Add-ons

I'm trying to scan pictures onto my computer and a window popped up asking me what file format I wanted to use.
What do I pick: JPG, BMP, TIF, GIF, FPX or PNG???

2006-06-15 11:55:10 · 13 answers · asked by sweetbaby0809 1 in Scanners

2006-06-15 11:45:52 · 5 answers · asked by todd w 1 in Monitors

Where can i buy the required hardware?

2006-06-15 11:36:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2006-06-15 11:17:55 · 18 answers · asked by carsnick1994 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i'm trying to install a dvdrw but the inside of the machine is something iv'e never seen...instead of unscrewing...there are plastic clips holding the hardware in and i can't seem to unclip them...it looks like i may have to take the face of the machine off...does anyone know how to do this...by the way its a compaq presario.....

2006-06-15 11:04:50 · 3 answers · asked by guirion 1 in Desktops

Im trying to buy an HP laptop, which one do you all recommend for School use.
• Processor
Available Intel® Core™ Duo processors up to T2600‡ (2.16 GHz)
or
• Processor
Available AMD Turion™ 64 Mobile Processor ML-40 with PowerNow!™ Technology and up to 1MB L2 Cache (2.22 GHz)

plz explain why?

2006-06-15 10:43:42 · 7 answers · asked by wcbadboy21 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I would like to take an external USB/IEEE hard drive that contains AVI or DIVX files and connect it directly to a TV (S-Video perhaps) and play the files directly without having to connect through a PC.

2006-06-15 10:31:35 · 5 answers · asked by Rob M 1 in Other - Hardware