Hardware - June 2006

I need a new computer for school next year, and while looking on the Mac homepage, I noticed their new laptop called MacBook. I was wondering if this is a better buy than a Powerbook, what would be the best model to buy, etc. I really appreciate all the help I could get!! Thanks!

2006-06-14 12:16:18 · 5 answers · asked by Becky 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Defragging takes forever. I have seen 3rd party apps that claim to speed up the defrag process by restarting your computer in an optimal configuration. Well why pay for that software? Does XP defrag faster in safe mode? What else can help speed up the defrag process on XP?

2006-06-14 12:06:49 · 15 answers · asked by Mick O 3 in Desktops

i know it plugs into your telephone jack. but i dont know how it works. and how much does it cost to use it?

2006-06-14 12:00:26 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Well, maybe not possessed, but all it takes lately is the very very slightest pressure on it and it types a "j"... it's extremely sensitive. What could it be and how do I fix it? It's getting very annoying having to press Backspace constantly because it types a j in the middle of a word. Every other key is fine.

2006-06-14 11:57:09 · 9 answers · asked by This is my nickname :-D 3 in Other - Hardware

I was downloading a movie off Morpheus the other day, and every since then my computer has been freezing and turning off. I've restored twice already and my computer still isn't working properly. I've ran several different spyware/virus deleting programs and I keep getting this "Alexa" file popping up, and the spyware programs say that it's deleted, but when I run another program it says it's still there.. so could I just go ahead and find the file in Windows and delete it? Or would that just cause problems? I'm not too bright when it comes to computers, so any help at all would be muchly appreciated! Thanks so much!

By the way, I've tried to run Norton AntiVirus on safemode and normal mode, but my computer keeps freezing and then turning off half way through the scan! ;(

2006-06-14 10:48:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2006-06-14 10:13:37 · 2 answers · asked by Rocko 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

There is a $90 difference on the laptop I am getting and, though I can afford it, I want to know if it really is worth it to go the extra mile.

2006-06-14 10:07:58 · 7 answers · asked by magicwinkler 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a dell laptap that was been running very slow. the cpu is always runinng at a 100%. I have ran viurs scaners, ad-ware and spyware programs on it and nothing was found.

2006-06-14 09:43:38 · 16 answers · asked by jc_oo7 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am trying to recover data using a drive rescue program. It shows the files as "clusters" and gives me the option to save these clusters. It won't open and I haven't a clue what a cluster is. Can anyone help? My files are still there, they are coming up, I just can't open them. Thanks

2006-06-14 09:39:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Where can i go to get another one thats cheaper and its also 3 years old so i dont even think the generic ones i see will work cause i dont see the model on the back of the package i already tried dell which is the brand but they said they dont make them anymore what should i do??

2006-06-14 09:29:23 · 5 answers · asked by darkguild69 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-06-14 09:14:49 · 12 answers · asked by kasia8706 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I downloaded the beta of Windows Vista 64 bit edition. I was on the Microsoft site and noticed that Vista has a Windows ReadyBoost feature. Here's what their site says about it:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/features/foreveryone/performance.mspx

It looks like you can plug any thumb drive into a USB port on your pc and your pc can use it as additional RAM memory. It seems like this could be an inexpensive way to boost your system performance. Anyone tried it and noticed a difference?

2006-06-14 08:47:34 · 3 answers · asked by webpence.com 2 in Add-ons

i am building a system for a friend who wants a p.c for watching dvds,ect and playing games
i have explained that with the budget they have give me ,they wont get lightning speed graphics
what is the best all round card(agp),for around £75,i have my eyes on a g\force fx5500(256mb),what do you reckon

2006-06-14 08:04:25 · 5 answers · asked by brianthesnail123 7 in Add-ons

computer

2006-06-14 07:59:55 · 6 answers · asked by RUDE BOY TENCH 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

NEED WIRELESS INTERNET INFO, IF I BUY A ROUTER, DO I NEED CABLE HOOKUP? AN ISP PROVIDER, LIKE AOL? SOMEONE HAD TOLD ME ABOUT A CARD YOU INSTALL THAT WORKS ON AIRWAVES OR SOMETHING. ALL OF THIS NEEDS TO BE AS AFFORDABLE AS POSSIBLE, IN FACT DIRT CHEAP. WILL THERE BE A MONTHLY CHARGE?

2006-06-14 07:31:04 · 5 answers · asked by autum woman 2 in Other - Hardware

I would like input from those of you who actually use a windows (pentium) based laptop to do your video editing. What type of computer, type of video card, size of hard drive amount of memmory, how much editing you do and if your content with your set-up. Please, no Mac users on this one, I know it is probably the better choice, But I'd like to hear from the windows users now.
Thanks! I've been using a desktop with adobe premiere. I would like to stay with premiere, only because of the "learning" factor and cost of new software. I have been doing my homework, I know I need a dedicated video card (Looking at ATI 9700 w/ 128 mb) and at least a P4 with about a 100gb hard drive(does the speed really matter?) I'm also thinking of 1000 ddr mem, but would 512 be sufficient? or do I need 2000? I do alot of video, and want a machine I can travel with, but I don't have "throw away" money (plus, I'm a really cheap B*******!) So any help here will be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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2006-06-14 07:27:59 · 3 answers · asked by Big D 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

My laptop takes a long time to boot. Running XP. Pentium 4

2006-06-14 07:06:48 · 8 answers · asked by fred 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-06-14 06:36:53 · 2 answers · asked by LIVELONG 1 in Other - Hardware

The system gives this message when it is started.If I ignore it and press the Ignore and continue button will it effect my computer in any way.I have been using the computer for 24 hrs since it started giving the alert message on starting the comp.The power plug is well placed.Hence there is no problem from that point of view.

2006-06-14 06:35:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2006-06-14 06:21:36 · 2 answers · asked by Carmine41 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I did....noting happen just the same error message. Whats wrong with it?

2006-06-14 06:07:19 · 5 answers · asked by a1980 3 in Other - Hardware

2006-06-14 06:02:15 · 7 answers · asked by pghmp 1 in Desktops

2006-06-14 06:00:59 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2006-06-14 06:00:03 · 3 answers · asked by jonnemm 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

for a say, Smart-ups 1400

2006-06-14 05:48:44 · 4 answers · asked by JVA 1 in Other - Hardware

I am thinking of purchasing an iPOD, but want some input from others that own one first whether they are worth the money.

2006-06-14 05:45:38 · 4 answers · asked by Sugar_Mama 3 in Other - Hardware

Laptop, Toshiba Satellite, A-65

2006-06-14 05:26:51 · 8 answers · asked by freddy_conde 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-06-14 05:23:40 · 3 answers · asked by RLB 1 in Desktops

My computer it's on, but I see nothing on the monitor, this is the second time it happens, with another laptop, I tried another monitor and it didn;t display anything.

2006-06-14 04:48:53 · 8 answers · asked by freddy_conde 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

my pc is p4, 1250mb RAM and geforce 5500,250 mb

2006-06-14 04:27:47 · 21 answers · asked by alex 1 in Desktops