Hardware - August 2006

I am shopping for a notebook and am looking at basic entry level ones to supplement my desktop which will be used as the primary computer. Most of the entry notebooks are running around 2GHZ processors. My main use for the notebook is basic office applications and internet (including video streaming). I won't be using the notebook for gaming or video editing etc. The entry level notebooks generally come with 500 RAM. Is that enough or should I upgrade and if so how much would you rec? TIA

2006-08-20 00:13:30 · 11 answers · asked by usendme 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i have a asus a8n-deluxe what bois should i have at the moment it is 1006 is that the updated one. also if not could some one tell me how to do it step by step as im by no means very good just avarage.

2006-08-20 00:07:38 · 4 answers · asked by dennisrowles2003 1 in Other - Hardware

I own a e-machine pc, i've had it for about 2 - 2 1/2 years now. It was working just recently then all of a sudden when I turned it on, the only thing that seems to be working is just the fan from the processor. The power supply seems to be working (cause I see the fan from the power supply spinning) , but other then that nothing else seems to be working.

2006-08-19 23:59:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2006-08-19 21:14:07 · 3 answers · asked by Marco V 1 in Add-ons

whats the best kind of dell comp i can find

2006-08-19 20:51:32 · 5 answers · asked by Tyler :) 2 in Desktops

that I didn't need that system. I am not a gamer at all and everyone is saying that its good for gamers. I'm just a college student thats sick of having a crappy computer thats slow and freezes up.

My current emachines computer that I've had for 3 years has 2.20 GHz, 40 GB hard drive, 128 MB DDR. It was really cheap but grandma bought it for me so I can't complain.

The XPS 400 that I ordered has 2.80 GHz, 250 GB hard drive, and 1GB DDR2 (is this the memory?) I have absolutely NO CLUE what any of these things mean but it has to be better than what I have. I'm only going to use it for home use for online,research, writing papers etc. NO gaming.

I paid $1212 total. It comes with 19" flat screen, photo all in one printer, security software, spyware and Microsoft works suite 2006.

Did I spend too much for what I need it for? I'm just tired of computer problems and not having enough memory etc. I can cancel it if I did. What do you comp geniuses think? What do you suggest?

2006-08-19 19:37:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

it was working fine about two months ago

2006-08-19 19:33:25 · 5 answers · asked by jose zman 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i think im missing a driver
first time on laptop may have deleted it
eject doesnt work or light up
new laptop

2006-08-19 18:42:06 · 2 answers · asked by jose zman 1 in Other - Hardware

Can you suggest any free skins, themes etc. (Icons, toolbars, wallpapers, screensavers etc?)

2006-08-19 18:33:49 · 6 answers · asked by raynos13 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

Well I just got a hdtv and i hooked my computer up to it. Everything looks great but the mouse and keyboard are wired. I want a wireless mouse and keyboard but the probem is that the usbs on my computer don't work. I have a usb to mouse converter so I can connect them to the actual ports. The question I have is can a wireless version of a mouse and keyboard work through the same way?

2006-08-19 18:29:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2006-08-19 18:21:52 · 6 answers · asked by Tyler :) 2 in Desktops

2006-08-19 17:53:50 · 10 answers · asked by Not U! 2 in Other - Hardware

if so do you like it? Is it a good computer?

2006-08-19 17:41:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Question for a computer hardware or software engineer.

I downloaded a program called Watch TVPro and the installation stopped because the program is unable to find a module/device in my Windows XP Prof.

Possible with Technotrend-Premium and compatible PCI TV cards (DVB-s and DVB-C) (this program doesn't work with budget cards, such as the Hauppauge Win TV Nova, USB cards or analog TV cards)

Do I need to purchase a DVB-s card from a computer store or an electronics store to go into my processor??.

And to your knowledge would I have to search for additional software to obtain this TV transmission from Germany.

I can get CTube and YouTube with no additional software.

Thanks,
Minddoctor

2006-08-19 17:30:09 · 4 answers · asked by MINDDOCTOR 7 in Desktops

i can get a compaq w8000 for free. its pretty nice but to make it even better i'd have to put in like 200 bucks. would it be worth it? i know its a server mobo and stuff but i would think that it would still perform pretty high for other things too

2006-08-19 17:18:50 · 4 answers · asked by failurbydsign427 2 in Desktops

i have a new bluetooth enabled logitech V270 coordless mouse. my notebook came with bluetooth hardware installed, however there is no device drivers. i have downloaded device drivers and none of them seem to work. it asks me to "plug the device into the computer," which is totally wrong because it is a wireless mouse w/o an adapter or docking station. I need help!!! Is there some kind of driver i can get that actually works...?

2006-08-19 17:07:33 · 5 answers · asked by leftfield2263 1 in Other - Hardware

I am sure I have a burner in my harddrive, my friend says it should be there automatically in a new computer....But the media player won't let me burn music. How can I fix this?

2006-08-19 16:43:44 · 8 answers · asked by 2shy 2 in Desktops

Alternatively, is there one available with a similar function from other companies?

2006-08-19 16:33:11 · 4 answers · asked by Seeker 2 in Printers

Is there a piece of software that can be used as a boot disk to diagnose a problem with my pc that keeps rebooting.

I done some checks and am sure it's not software and have checked for dust on the motherboard.

Would really appreciate any assistance on hardware diagnostic tools that are preferably free.

Thank you

2006-08-19 16:26:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I personally love macs
even though they are expenisve (to some people)
they are worth it
what do you think?

2006-08-19 16:19:48 · 13 answers · asked by dylanvodka 1 in Desktops

Just bought a Lexmark X2250 all in one printer off Ebay. Missing power supply and cord.

2006-08-19 15:57:40 · 2 answers · asked by Lawrence M 1 in Printers

internet explorer error keeps popping up an it wont let me into any online sites what can i do about it. do your know of any free sites to help me fix my problem!

2006-08-19 15:57:19 · 8 answers · asked by TIANA H 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-08-19 15:50:55 · 4 answers · asked by orlando h 1 in Other - Hardware

I just bought a new Western Digital 250GB external hard drive, and I was wondering if anybody knew how to partition the drive into 125GB for Windows and 125GB for Mac. So, how do I do it?

2006-08-19 15:50:38 · 3 answers · asked by deathbear3 3 in Other - Hardware

It was made in 1999. The chip is brown.What socket is it.The size of it is 2x2in.

2006-08-19 15:43:58 · 4 answers · asked by U can't B like me 5 in Other - Hardware

The program is named EZ-dub, for burning cd's. It was already installed when my pc was purchased. It is in my desktop files but not accessible.This a Laptop(dell)computer that I am asking about.

2006-08-19 15:18:12 · 10 answers · asked by nita 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

The program is named EZ-dub, for burning cd's. It was already installed when my pc was purchased. It is in my desktop files but not accessible.This a Laptop(dell)computer that I am asking about.

2006-08-19 15:17:01 · 3 answers · asked by nita 1 in Desktops

While trying to turn on my laptop today, there seems to be a problem with it. First off my laptop just keeps turning on for 5-10 seconds, turn off and repeats. I dont know how to fix this but if anyone has a solution to this problem please help me and thanks.

2006-08-19 14:59:52 · 3 answers · asked by john 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i went to the add remove on the pc but it would not remove it

2006-08-19 14:42:30 · 4 answers · asked by ob 1 in Desktops

2006-08-19 14:36:57 · 7 answers · asked by Dave 4 in Other - Hardware