Hardware - November 2006

2006-11-09 17:07:14 · 10 answers · asked by FERNANDO G 1 in Desktops

2006-11-09 15:54:39 · 4 answers · asked by paul c 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have 4 children and I want to buy them laptops for Christmas.Where is the best place to buy them and I have heard there is a device I can buy to attach to my home computer so we can all be online at once.I need all the help i can get Im a single working Mom that needs to know the place I can get good quality and great prices.Thanks for all the help in advance.CRAZED MOM

2006-11-09 15:53:04 · 9 answers · asked by luckiestarrr 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Hey
I just decided single core instead of dual core. But i am on a somewhat tight budget and i was just thinking if 512kb L2 cache would do the job for me? This will be used as a sometimes gaming computer, and file server.

2006-11-09 15:37:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2006-11-09 15:33:15 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

which better for a laptop?
and also tell me the difference about (2x512 mb) 667 mhz ddr2 and (1x1024 mb) 667 mhz ddr2 ,thx

2006-11-09 15:30:49 · 8 answers · asked by alvin y 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-11-09 15:11:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm looking for great quality too.

p.s.

I've already tried Ebay and Newegg!!

2006-11-09 15:08:47 · 6 answers · asked by flyboy711672005 1 in Add-ons

and if you can, and you give me the website for the driver itself?

2006-11-09 15:05:29 · 3 answers · asked by playerslayerx 1 in Add-ons

2006-11-09 14:55:10 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

How do u install windows xp on the mac, and also, will the mac run my yahoo, high speed internet like my pc does, or do i need to purchase something special for that to work? Thanks

2006-11-09 14:51:44 · 4 answers · asked by matt_8365 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I was trying to erase the content of my cd-rw disc but I really don't know how to do it. Help me please!

2006-11-09 14:49:03 · 8 answers · asked by errol c 1 in Desktops

I have had Pentium 4 (plus all the other Pentium 1-3

I own a Dual Core

But i am looking to replace it with a computer thats more reliable (the computer itself has a lot of problems).

I need someone to answer this that has delt with both computers.

In your oppinon, which is better?
Dual Core or Duo Core?

I play a lot of games (mostly high tech ones) i do a lot of downloading, school work.

Please let me know your oppinons.

2006-11-09 14:47:30 · 2 answers · asked by clomtancy 5 in Other - Hardware

2006-11-09 14:35:35 · 17 answers · asked by stellamaris N 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Gateway MX7504. It suddenly stopped working one day. Just wouldn't power up, wouldn't charge, nothing. I figured that it was a bad connection somewhere, but didn't have time to look into it. I got a new computer, and I want to sell this laptop (it's a sweet machine when it runs!). I have disassembled it almost entirely, only lacking the four screws underneath the monitor. I have already unlatched the monitor, so I can access the screws, but I can't unscrew them! I twist and twist and nothing happens. I'm afraid to strip them. Well..kind of afraid. This laptop is junk anyway if I can't get these screws out.

Any suggestions? Thanks!

2006-11-09 14:32:00 · 2 answers · asked by Maber 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

AMD OR INTEL???

2006-11-09 14:22:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

fyi: its 4 years old

2006-11-09 14:08:28 · 7 answers · asked by jbeck1234 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

The help file says:
Q. What do I do if the "DirectX Error DirectX has encountered an unrecoverable error. Please check DirectX Help document for possible details." error appears when I attempt to run Call of Duty 2?


A. Make sure you have DirectX 9.0c installed and properly functioning on your machine.

A. Please make sure that hardware acceleration is set to Full in your display properties as follows:
1. Right click the desktop
2. Select Properties
3. Click the settings tab
4. Click Advanced
5. Click the Troubleshooting tab
6. Verify that the Hardware Acceleration slider is set to Full.

A. Make sure that all DirectX features under the Display Tab in the DirectX Diagnostic Tool are set to Enabled as follows:
1. Click START
2. Click RUN
3. Type "dxdiag" and click OK
4. Click the Display tab of the DirectX Diagnostic tool.
5. Verify that all DirectX features are set to "Enabled".

A. Make sure you have the latest drivers installed from your video card's manufacturer.

2006-11-09 14:05:03 · 3 answers · asked by OwNaGeR 3 in Desktops

I just got a new (used) laptop from ebay. it's a dell latitude or whatever and it's from 2001. Anyway, it doesn't have any word programs on there (except for wordpad - which isn't too great)
and I'd like to get word perfect or open office on there. The thing is, I'm trying to copy it from the PC to my USB data travler thing to my laptop and I can't do it! Open office is free, but I'm having trouble getting the laptop to take it. HELP!
oh, it has wireless, but when I went to the connections part there was a red X over it. Is that because I'm not in a wireless area?
then, I hooked it up to the the PC's DSL cord and it wouldn't go on. It said that I needed to make a new connection and I tried to, but I couldn't make that work, either.
Thanks for the help, it's really appreciated. I mean, I'm a English major (so the laptop is a great thing) but I'm not as technologically advanced as some.
THANKS AGAIN!
ps - the USB works just fine otherwise so that's not the problem

2006-11-09 14:02:14 · 2 answers · asked by Lissa 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-11-09 13:45:23 · 3 answers · asked by Will 1 in Printers

2006-11-09 13:42:00 · 10 answers · asked by David L 1 in Other - Hardware

Need some best recommendations for the mobo. What should I look out for?

2006-11-09 13:40:46 · 2 answers · asked by Shai 3 in Desktops

I am thinking about buying a new mac book. I am a pc user and I don't really know that much about the mac, but it seems really cool. Please tell me likes and dislikes. Thanks

2006-11-09 13:20:14 · 8 answers · asked by matt_8365 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm trying to watch dvd's on my dell inspiron 6000 laptop, my volume is to the highest and everything. i can hear the background music of the movie fine but when the actors are speaking, i can't hear a thing. can anyone help me with that? i called dell and they're telling me that i have to pay for the technical support on software problems. since when? anyway, plz help.

2006-11-09 13:08:24 · 8 answers · asked by curiousgirl 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

what kind of computer mouse should i get that would be good for gaming? price limit is around $35. thanks any links to sites would be great.

2006-11-09 13:03:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I have a macbook pro with A 2GHZ CORE DUO, 2GB of ram, 256MB ATI X1600. Basically its crazy fast but I hear that the core 2 duo is a bit faster and lot cooler temperature wise. The temp makes a difference cause you want to be able to use it on your lap etc. I got a sweet deal on the one I have and so its loaded with ram and the top graphics card. If I buy the new core 2 duo macbook pro for 2000 it will have a slightly faster chip (2.16) but al gig less ram and only half the memory on the graphics card. Do you think I should just keep the one I have or should I get the new one?

2006-11-09 12:48:52 · 7 answers · asked by RagingBull 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I need to clean the smudges on my monitor screen, my nephews are bad about touching it, anyone have a good product they use?

2006-11-09 12:38:28 · 6 answers · asked by mikey 3 in Monitors

Is it true that the keys from the keyboard can be removed? If so, please tell me how. My keyboard is dirty from the inside.

2006-11-09 12:32:51 · 10 answers · asked by <3 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

My Dell inspiron 1150 laptop's hinges are both cracked. One side is really bad, it cracked right off. I the other side is cracked and I'm afraid that the stress of doing all the work is going to break that one off too. Is it possible to fix this myself? Or if I bring it to a repair shop is it expensive. I hope I can use my laptop long enough to read your answers. Thanks!! Jesse

2006-11-09 12:23:57 · 3 answers · asked by Jesse 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-11-09 12:19:56 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks