Hardware - November 2006

I have a Toshiba Satellite Tablet PC and the dirt can't be wiped off because it's on the underside of the glass. I'm afraid to remove the glass for fear that it will ruin the tablet. I'm desperate for a way to clean it, because the dirt is right in the middle of the screen, and being a digital artist that needs a clean screen to draw on, it's driving me nuts! Is there anything anyone can do to help?

2006-11-05 12:35:36 · 3 answers · asked by mudblood428 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Well anyone interested in the computers I am trying to sell, then let me know, but only if your serious. I posted a question earlier today and got a bogus answer from some little kid. I guess 12 yr olds could be playing around thinking they are cool. Anyway I do have 2 computers that I need to sell. One is brand new and one I bought 4 months ago. Also one came with a monitor, and the brand new one didn't. It has the tower keyboard and mouse. So if anyone is interested but for real, then let me know and I can email you or we could chat so I can give you all the details. thanks very much appreciated.

2006-11-05 12:35:15 · 2 answers · asked by ? 1 in Other - Hardware

Some people tell me that sometimes what is written on the power supply box is not real ... like a power supply stating that it's 450W but in fact it's 350W or 300W ... and what's the meaning by "a motherboard needs at least a power supply with 350W and 12V/18A" ??? how can i know if it's really 12 Volts and 18 Amperes at least ??? and where is that data located on the power supply ? cause there is so many data like the +12V , -12V , +5V , -5V , 3.3V and what does those represent ? i know it's so many questions in one .. but i badly need the right information cuz i'm up to buy a new PC ... Thanks !!!

2006-11-05 12:32:01 · 3 answers · asked by chatsquad2004 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-11-05 12:27:44 · 7 answers · asked by vonniicolnar@sbcglobal.net 1 in Desktops

I have a compaq with a 40gig and its about 500mb free from being full so i pulled a 80 gig from my old emachine and i wanna use that in my compaq so i added it to my comaq makin the 80 a slave....now i wanna transfer my files well my music and vid to the 80 gig but use the 40 gig to hold my computer sys files....do i need to format the 80 for it work they both now have windows xp...what do i need to do

2006-11-05 12:16:00 · 9 answers · asked by jluster05 2 in Desktops

my ibm thinkpad r32 used to work but there was some sort of power problem with the power cord and now will not charge, turn on or anything...when the problem happened it made some crazy beeps and a weird smell.... anyone with similar experience please help me

2006-11-05 12:09:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-11-05 11:58:44 · 3 answers · asked by Splash104 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I've got this video card on my laptop:
Geforce GO 6150

This laptop:
Turion 64 X2 1.6ghz - with 1gig ram


How do I dedicate the full 256MB required to this video card? I heard it can be done, but how?

CS 1.6 runs like crap! I want it to run at least good!

2006-11-05 11:56:48 · 4 answers · asked by Ryan P 2 in Add-ons

I would like to get any of my Macs (a PowerBook G4 or Mac mini) to hook up to my Philips 30PW8402/37B HDTV, but there doesn't seem to be any success reports online. Apparently, you can use DisplayConfigX software to make your Mac output video from its DVI port appropriate for your TV, but I can't seem to get the settings right... i.e. the resolution seems very fuzzy, and I can't read text smaller than 48-60 points... also, tops or sides of the screen are cropped.


I am using a DVI-to-HDMI cable between the Mac and the TV (i.e. DVI-out on the Mac to HDMI-in on the TV).


Has anyone been able to make this TV work as a display for the Mac? If so, can you share your settings/configuration?


TV: "http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002F86K4/0713m611l-20"


TV specs: "http://www.usasupport.philips.com/productDocuments.html?ProductCode=30PW8402/37&subCat=WIDESCREEN_EXTRA_LARGE_GT32_SU_US_CONSUMER"


DisplayConfigX: "http://www.3dexpress.de/#HDTV"

2006-11-05 11:54:40 · 3 answers · asked by Micah Laaker 2 in Monitors

i really wana buy this computer, they say that with 1G of memory you can have 60 windows open and all of them going at full speed is it true? im acutally gonna buy it with 2G for windows vista, but is it really that fast?

2006-11-05 11:50:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

here's the specs: Intel Pentium 4 Processor 531 with Hyper-Threading Technology Operates at 3.00GHz 1 MB L2 Cache 800MHz FSB
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
19" Widescreen LCD Display (E19T5)
ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Chipset
ATI Radeon Xpress 200 Integrated Graphics (PCI-Express slot available)
512MB DDR2 Memory (Expandable to 2GB)
160GB Hard Drive
DVD+/-RW 16x Multi-Format Dual Layer Optical Drive
9-in-1 Digital Media Manager
6-Channel (5.1) High Definition Audio
(5) USB 2.0 Ports

I read some reviews but its all mombo-jombo to me. I'll be using the computer mostly for online gaming (CoH, CoV, WoW, EVEonline). So, I'm thinking I want the best frame rates possible.

Thanx for you replies.

2006-11-05 11:49:57 · 2 answers · asked by Geronimo 2 in Other - Hardware

How do I distinguish how fast an amd processor is I distinguished the intel by the numbers 1.83ghz 2.0 ghz etc. how is it for amd ?

2006-11-05 11:42:53 · 2 answers · asked by black white boy 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I connect my laptop to my TV with a S-Video to Scart cable, but the screen only shows images in B & W, why?

Should I amend any settings on my laptop or is the cable faulty?

My friend's cable did work (show colours on TV) when he teach me to use S-Video cable.

2006-11-05 11:40:20 · 8 answers · asked by exsolister 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Hey there.

I've got a HP dv2125nr notebook with a crappy Geforce Go 6150 video card. The laptop has very good specifications but the video card is below par!

Is there a way that I can upgrade the video card (on this laptop) and replace it with a better one? Or, is there any firewire external video cards that will support ATI/Nvidia cards? I'm at this point desperate! I will fork out any amount of money so that I can get this to play games well!

2006-11-05 11:30:46 · 6 answers · asked by Ryan P 2 in Add-ons

My hard drive recently crashed and I had to have a new one installed. I lost all of my information and had to reload all programs. I am having problems re-installing my HP printer. I have used the disk which came with the printer and also tried to download it from the internet. Any ideas on how to get it reinstalled? (The printer is a 3-in-1 and the copier works so I know the problem is not the printer). Thanks!

2006-11-05 11:30:26 · 5 answers · asked by sandy 3 in Printers

I need to buy a new desktop. I don't have alot of money, want XP, latest "stuff" (no media). I am lost. What is a really good one.
I asked before, but got only 2 answers. Please help me...:-(

2006-11-05 11:30:17 · 7 answers · asked by GiGi 4 in Desktops

windows xp, usually when i go to bestbuy to get it fixed, they fix it for about a day, then it starts back up again. it's not my start-up programs. please help!

2006-11-05 11:29:18 · 6 answers · asked by elbw_man 1 in Desktops

2006-11-05 11:19:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

It made it run so slow that I couldn't even get on line or check my mail. I took it off and am no longer having problems.

2006-11-05 11:13:39 · 3 answers · asked by Chillin-it 7 in Other - Hardware

Everytime I scan in a photo, the photo of it on the computer is full of spots and I have to clean up the image with Photoshop. I doubt water would work, but what are some ways to clean the scanner so it's free of dust?

2006-11-05 11:07:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Scanners

2006-11-05 10:56:56 · 1 answers · asked by blondie 1 in Desktops

Intel Centrino Core Duo Mobile Processor T2300 1.66GHz
1GB DDRII-533MHz SDRAM - Call for low cost double memory offer!
80GB Hard Drive
DVD Super Multi Dual Layer Drive - To read DVDs and CDs and write CDs, DVD+, DVD-, large Dual Layer DVD and DVD-Ram
15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite Widescreen TFT Screen
ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 with 512 MB of HyperMemory (128 Dedicated, up to 384 Shared)
Integrated gigabit LAN and 56k v.90 data fax modem
Integrated wireless 802.11b/g
Integrated 5-in-1 card reader
4 USB 2.0 Sockets
4-pin Firewire (IEEE 1394) Port
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Pre Loaded
Includes Cyberlink Power-DVD and NTI CD-Maker
Weight 2.95kg. FOR 600 POUNDS incl. VAT

2006-11-05 10:53:24 · 4 answers · asked by Splash104 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-11-05 10:42:45 · 4 answers · asked by Splash104 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

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2006-11-05 10:37:19 · 3 answers · asked by Jacob C 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-11-05 10:37:14 · 9 answers · asked by idontknow 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am planning to upgrade to Windows Vista when it is released in 2007 and was wondering if the above graphics card will work with Windows Aero. If not, is it possible to change your graphics card? Which would be the best one to buy for Windows Aero?

2006-11-05 10:36:11 · 3 answers · asked by walking_encyclopedia 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-11-05 10:31:11 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I get half through recording a cd and error message comes up. What should I do. Please help. Have messed up 6 CD's already.

2006-11-05 10:31:01 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Why would you say that one is better than the other.

2006-11-05 10:30:40 · 2 answers · asked by stuartchangoor 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

i think i accidentally deleted my sound card.and now i dont have any sound at all.i have done lots of different troubleshoots but nothing seems to help.my computer doesnt even detect my sound card at all.i have tried everything.i dont know the name of my sound card as a friend of a friend built it for me about 2 years ago and we have lost touch.all i know is that its built into the motherboard which i dont know the name of either!!what other options is there for me to try??i have tried absolutely everything.please help!! x

2006-11-05 10:30:02 · 14 answers · asked by xloux 3 in Other - Hardware