Hardware - July 2006

2006-07-10 17:24:00 · 4 answers · asked by wat_u_Kno 2 in Scanners

2006-07-10 17:21:20 · 1 answers · asked by markvegas6622_2 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Hey everyone,

My brother's fiance told me about this place, so I thought I'd try it out. I feel embarassed that I'm a tech geek who doesn't have all his files backed up, except some code backed up on a small USB flash drive.

Can you guys offer advice for what kind of a hard drive I should look for? The only brands I've heard good things about are Seagate and Maxtor. What should I look for when buying one and what's just useless fluff? I'm thinking that a external USB 2.0 would be best.

Also, any site where I can get a good deal? Or should I just browse pricewatch, fatwallet, pricegrabber, and newegg? I'm looking to spend $100 or less. I'd like at least 40 GB so that I can use it for many years to come, but I don't think I'll need 100s of GB or anything like that; I'd rather spend the extra cash on speed and reliability.

If you guys use any free backup software (or cheap software that's really good), recommendations would be appreciated there.

Thanks,

Elton

2006-07-10 17:19:06 · 4 answers · asked by Eptiger 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-07-10 17:10:55 · 7 answers · asked by jimbo3692003 1 in Desktops

I am currently using an IBM T60 DuoCore Centrino with 2gb of RAM with an external 17" monitor in Windows XP extended mode. Can I use the LCD off an old laptop instead? It would be great if I could strip out an old ThinkPad to haul around with me. What components would I need to leave in (or obtain) to power up the old LCD and put a VGA input into it?

2006-07-10 16:44:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I am usin WIN XP professional SP2
My Master Harddrive has 3 volumes C:,D:,E: of totally 40 GB.
My Second Harddrive is G: H: of totally 6.4GB

I need to Merge patitions G: and H: into one.

2006-07-10 16:27:13 · 10 answers · asked by Rajax 1 in Desktops

2006-07-10 16:13:23 · 6 answers · asked by bootstraptiger 1 in Add-ons

I just bought a Dell and when I plug a mic into the mic jack no sound comes out. There is no mute/un-mute checkbox below the volume fader for the mic/line-in. What should I do?

2006-07-10 16:13:08 · 5 answers · asked by JonE 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-07-10 16:06:18 · 2 answers · asked by Jackie 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Mobility™ Radeon® X1600 512 MB HyperMemory™ or Radeon 9200 se

2006-07-10 15:09:39 · 7 answers · asked by KHALID 2 in Other - Hardware

my laptop (dell latitude c600) has a port that looks like an s video port buy is has 7 of those small holes insted of the usual 4.
an s video cable fits into it, but i dont want to buy the cable till i know it will work. I think it is a s video port, but i want to ask someone first. Thanks in advance!

2006-07-10 15:04:18 · 2 answers · asked by blakerobinson2u 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

what is a cheap processor to buy

2006-07-10 14:58:20 · 7 answers · asked by rod 2 in Desktops

I have an old, old, old Gateway machine that recently blew it's motherboard..I have since purchased a newer computer, but I desperately want to replace the motherboard in my old Gateway. I have the motherboard in front of me; RAM, processor, serial numbers and all....but I don't have a clue what model it is...HELP ME!!!

2006-07-10 14:48:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Everyone has been telling me that AMD processors are better than Intel's, however all the AMD one's I've been looking at (Namely the FX) are slower than Intel's. So like uh...what's the deal. I just use my computer for games, and I heard the FX was the one to get but its slower than the Intel's processors (I have a Intel Dual Core 3.2GHz, the fastest FX I've found is 2.8 GHz) so I need someone (or alot of people) to set the record strait. Oh...and when comparing processors, use the same level (for instance, compare a AMD dual core to a Intel Dual core or a 64 bit processor to a 64 bit processor.)

2006-07-10 14:41:35 · 18 answers · asked by Captain Jack Sparrow 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-07-10 14:39:51 · 4 answers · asked by I-C-U 5 in Monitors

2006-07-10 14:17:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2006-07-10 14:15:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

Actually I was updating my Windows from Web all of a sudden a message " That my windows are not genuine" started coming. Even I am unaware that my Windows are genuine or not as my computer vendor has installed them. On recieving this message I had restored my PC to an earlier point after which that message was stopped. Please guide me that whether Microsoft via any means trace my location & file a case/raid against me.(I am already in talk with my vendor in this regards)

2006-07-10 14:13:56 · 9 answers · asked by Cool Dude 3 in Desktops

2006-07-10 13:45:18 · 2 answers · asked by c_althen 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Printer, Computer

2006-07-10 13:45:13 · 3 answers · asked by mix m 1 in Printers

like to hear from others about their preferences. if there is much difference in useability and portability.

2006-07-10 13:35:55 · 17 answers · asked by dude 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

Hi, i am trying to build a custom pc, and i know that the motherboard should not touch the back metal panel. So if you don't have anything else to separate the two, can you just use duct tape and cover the back metal or could the tape melt? Any advice thanks.

2006-07-10 13:07:36 · 18 answers · asked by Jon 2 in Desktops

On the back of the power supply unit there is a red switch. What does that do and what to set it to for living in Ohio, North America.

2006-07-10 12:28:27 · 6 answers · asked by joey.kanta@sbcglobal.net 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-07-10 12:13:53 · 16 answers · asked by rwtire2002 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

This is really annoying. When I play a game on my PC this really high tone, high frequency sound starts coming out of my monitor. It also happens when visualisations in Windows media player are in full screen mode. Could someone tell me how I could get rid of this. Thanks in advance.

2006-07-10 12:01:19 · 6 answers · asked by farhad01582 3 in Monitors

I ask this because only when the surger protector is on does the green LED light labeled "Protected" come on. If it's not turned on, does that mean the appliances attached to the surger protector aren't properly protected even if they're turned off?

2006-07-10 11:57:55 · 7 answers · asked by NONAME 1 in Other - Hardware

I bought a used dell laptop. It has a wireles card and while out and about I notice it conects to networks, but wont connect to the internet. why is this and what do I need to do to fix it?

2006-07-10 11:51:06 · 3 answers · asked by wanderin_scorpio 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

We are looking at buying a new computer and my partner wants to buy a Dell computer,I dont really know anything about Dell computers and I was wondering if anyone coud help me,The couple of things I have heard have all been bad.Should we buy a Dell or not?

2006-07-10 11:43:40 · 17 answers · asked by froglegs 1 in Desktops

i heard alienware was best but then there are more out there, I saw Lenovo Thinkpads are good, and I saw this website called hypersonicpc.com. They also sell good ones. Any websites you know that sell good ones?

2006-07-10 11:34:09 · 2 answers · asked by french_dude4u 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-07-10 11:20:21 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops