Hardware - October 2006

i have a new HP laptop. It is 1.83 mhz athalon 64. I want to add an external drive. I assume that usb is the easiest method. however, new egg is asking me things like SATA and IEEE and 3934a or b and I dont know what these are or if i have them. is this a different connection on the laptop or is it a version of USB or is it important?!? I just need a good 60-120 gig hard drive external. HELP!

2006-10-19 14:32:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I live in a college dorm and I have left my TV at home for space-conserving reasons. However, I own a PS2 and am thinking about buying a PS3, and I was wondering if there is an adapter or piece of hardware I can buy that enables me to plug my console into my laptop and play games that way. I never watch TV and the only reason I would want one is in order to play console games.

Can anyone provide suggestions that don't involve getting a TV, or am I out of luck?

2006-10-19 14:23:17 · 5 answers · asked by Ender 2 in Add-ons

The laptop was dropped and was unable to boot form windows. It gets as far as the loading screen, then automatically reboots. It was taken to my university's computer department to be looked at. While they said there was nothing physically wrong with the hard drive, they opted to replace it (covered under the warranty). They provide a backup service for school data, but not for music and pictures (the later of which are irreplaceable and are the goal for this issue).

Now, because they went in to do the back up, I know it is possible to access files, meaning that the drive is not fired.

My first attempt was to use a linux os boot disk (specifically slax) and got it running, however it would not read any hard drive.

What is the best way to get the files off without going to a unnecessarily expensive computer repair store (as they always tend to be?)

Thanks!

2006-10-19 14:21:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

ok i need a new laptop! it has to be light weight, wireless, with microsoft...i dont need pic and video editing nor webcam, no games or nothing....which Dell laptop do you recommand? thank you!

2006-10-19 14:09:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-19 14:02:56 · 9 answers · asked by Albert 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

speaking for the intel core 2 duo 20 inch

2006-10-19 13:47:00 · 6 answers · asked by YO 1 in Desktops

I bought a computer back in 2003. It has an Intel P4 2.2 Ghz processor with a clock speed of 100 Mhz. I'm looking to update my RAM and the people I'm shopping with are asking me what kind of RAM I want. They're asking if I want PC3200 or PC2700, etc.
I have no idea what that means. I do know that I have 512 Mb of DDR Ram but up until now, I have never heard of the different types they are suggesting.
Can someone shed some light on this facet of computers for me?

2006-10-19 13:36:10 · 8 answers · asked by Jack 6 in Desktops

When I put CD'S in it nothing happens, and the hard drive doesn't recognize that It's even there.

2006-10-19 13:26:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Ok i'm a gamer and i need a laptop it has to be between 2000-2500$ canadian

2006-10-19 13:13:09 · 6 answers · asked by patrick_socha@rogers.com 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-19 13:10:41 · 1 answers · asked by jxkz 1 in Other - Hardware

I have been having problems with my printer and i don't know what the printer drive or a printer spooler is... any ideas??

2006-10-19 13:01:50 · 5 answers · asked by josephabc 1 in Printers

I am thinking of purchasing a wireless media box to sum it up it basically connects wirelessy to your pc that can be upstairs and then all of your pics / videos / net / etc can be viewed on your tele.

what i'd like to know are they any good i will be using it with a new plasma tele and sony vaio laptop. Pro and cons please !

2006-10-19 12:58:11 · 1 answers · asked by Cyber Bob 2 in Desktops

I unplugged my cable modem for 20 minutes and it didn't change the IP address. Will it work if I leave it unplugged all night?

2006-10-19 12:47:12 · 3 answers · asked by Kryptonluvr 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

HP Pavilion dv6000t customizable Notebook PC
Genuine Windows XP Home Edition
Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor T5600 (1.83 GHz)
15.4" WXGA BrightView Widescreen!!
256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400
HP IMPRINT Finish + Microphone + Webcam
1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM (2x512MB)
80 GB 5400 RPM
LightScribe DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

2006-10-19 12:44:24 · 3 answers · asked by baseballjosh2004 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

on my laptop? if not, how do I do that (in plain english for the computer illiterate)

2006-10-19 12:31:24 · 2 answers · asked by freaksmom333 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

in computer idiot land

2006-10-19 12:27:32 · 3 answers · asked by freaksmom333 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

how do i hook up or set up the all in 1 printer to print pictures, scan? etc?

2006-10-19 12:23:52 · 4 answers · asked by kaylanie w 1 in Printers

2006-10-19 12:19:16 · 7 answers · asked by moley 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I want to buy a new one. I want something that is:
1.) cheap
2.) durable (the USB port doesn't wiggle like a loose tooth
3.) pnp (doesn't have fancy software included - just plug it in and use it)

I work in a limited PC environment where we, at the user level, cannot install drivers, security software or other software so I want something that just plugs in and you can use.

I like the TravelDrive for it's ease of use but the plug is wiggly after only a few months of use!

Help!

2006-10-19 12:18:28 · 4 answers · asked by Paul S 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-19 12:17:31 · 5 answers · asked by smartypantz49 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I need to knmow how to restore a computer
any help would be highly appreciated. im running windows xp on hp computer

2006-10-19 11:56:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

ok well i have an older computer so i dont it has a burner my boyfriend said that you dont need a burner all you need is to rip the cd and thats it is that right??

2006-10-19 11:48:36 · 4 answers · asked by sweetsuger241 1 in Other - Hardware

PLZZ! HELP!

2006-10-19 11:45:59 · 9 answers · asked by dani 2 in Other - Hardware

I got it yesterday afternoon and put it on the charger @ 9 pm. I have it on the charger now and it still wont come on. is something wrong with it?

2006-10-19 11:29:44 · 6 answers · asked by Queen of Dymeondz 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-19 10:57:56 · 16 answers · asked by the boss 1 in Add-ons

Netgear WGT624 Wireless router with weak output signal. Using various tools to measure the signal, I can only get relatively weak signals, even from only 10ft away, direct line of sight, no other electronic devices running nearby. Is it possible that other wireless devices in the neighborhood (e.g., a neighbor's cordless phone) could be causing enough interference to attenuate the signal that much?

2006-10-19 10:22:38 · 3 answers · asked by kurgan_fish 2 in Other - Hardware

if u press properties, on ur desktop, then go setting, adn advanced and trouble shoot theres a bar wid hardware accelaration. When i installed hyper cam i had to turn it from full to 0, can this harm my computer? shud i put it back to top or shall i keep it at bottom? wat does it mean the hardware accelaration?

2006-10-19 10:12:28 · 4 answers · asked by Nick 3 in Desktops

Hi all,

I want to buy a laptop for my study. I'm not very good about hardwares, so how should I choose my laptop? I'm gonna need it for C++ (school, not work), Internet cable, music and some general applications. Plus, I don't play games, so there's no need for a fancy one here, but there must be at least 30 GB hard drive here and I can upgrade it anytime.

I'd like to spend around $400 - $600. Any suggestions for me?

Thank you.

2006-10-19 09:52:29 · 7 answers · asked by Andie 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

yahoo messenger voice pc calling touch pad as hard ware or add on to make calls with dell b130 lap top make a call and they ask for punch #1 or at the sound punch #4 or what ever I need to have this option thank's

2006-10-19 09:50:12 · 1 answers · asked by moonwalker 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-19 09:49:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers