Hardware - November 2006

Ok, I'm looking to spend the least amount of money as every shopper tries! I noticed that "i books" G3 (I believe) are relatively cheap...about 300 or 400 dollars. But i also happen to notice that the macbooks are much more expensive. Now, I want to know if there is a site that I can check out refurbished apple notebooks because I do plan on buying it pre-owned. Any information will be helpful...thanks!!

2006-11-16 10:45:29 · 3 answers · asked by Coolboy 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

nvidia geforce fx 5200 video card inno3d

2006-11-16 10:38:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I don't understand.

2006-11-16 10:37:29 · 6 answers · asked by vi3tgurl412 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-11-16 10:18:25 · 2 answers · asked by alonzo w 1 in Add-ons

NEC VERSA 6030H PC-6220-91753- My laptop
I am good with computers so you can use technical lingo.
It is a tray-load cd-rom drive
THANKS

2006-11-16 10:17:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-11-16 10:16:52 · 7 answers · asked by VICTOR U 1 in Desktops

Well this has happened a couple times i was playing around and somehow i end up getting all my icons moved around like how they would normaly be. but i had them in a great arrangement that i liked and i knew where everything is. well my question is, does anyone know how i would be able to get my desktop icon arrangement back to how it was like 3 days ago?

2006-11-16 10:10:53 · 3 answers · asked by Raptor 2 in Desktops

I'm a graphic designer, Ive heard apple's are great for that but I can't afford that. I know someone thats had a bad encounter with Toshiba so that's outta the question to. Any suggestions that arent too expensive?

2006-11-16 10:03:37 · 7 answers · asked by Aisha 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Is it better to leave a computer running or shut it down when you are done using a program?...is it hard on the computer to re-start it and shut it down?...or does it even mater?...thanks

2006-11-16 09:53:35 · 10 answers · asked by sailfido 2 in Desktops

i have it at 1278...a friend said this was right, is it?

2006-11-16 09:40:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

More info, I cam back from a trip and my pc power LED on the back of my Compaq that is usually solid green when I have power, was flashing green. I talked to the support guy but he was useless. He said its either my motherboard, processor, or power supply.

Would it be easier to just get a barebones kit that comes with a new motherboard, processor, and power supply and just transfer my h.d., dvd-rom, cd-rom, floopy, etc. hardware components over to the barebones or would it just be easier to get a new PC.

I found some sweet deals on barebone kits but not sure if I should go with AMD or and Intel processor?

If anyone can give advice about this issue it would be a great help just want to get my main pc in the house back up and running again.

Cheers

2006-11-16 09:32:43 · 8 answers · asked by crochockey84 1 in Desktops

I have an Inspiron B130 laptop with a CD-RW/DVD drive; I can play/burn CD's--but only play DVD's on that drive.I also have a Samsung DVD-R130 Player Burner.

I burned some TV shows from old videotapes onto DVD-R's. The type of DVD-R's I used were blank Sony DVD's)

The recorded DVD's play fine in the DVD player (the player/recorder). But when I put them into my notebook, they do not play. They do not show up as a source in My Computer.

I'm stumped. I tried to contact Dell and run Diagnostics. The diagnostics failed, and a new drive is being sent to me for my notebook.

The question is this....aren't CD-RW/DVD drives supposed to play MOST dvd's--even homemade ones?

Regular DVD's play fine, and music cd's also play fine. But DVD-R's will not. I'm worried the same thing may happen with the new drive. And I've never noticed this before, since I usually use music CD's, software, or regular DVD's in my laptop.

Help please....Thanks!

2006-11-16 09:19:58 · 3 answers · asked by curlytop312 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

My computer came from my office because they give them away every 3 years and I've had it for a lot of months now and just realized it has no USB outlet. Is there something you can buy that will plug into something else on the computer or am I screwed? Should I buy a new computer....or would buying a new computer be cheaper? Or, if there is something, where can I find it and/or what is it?

2006-11-16 09:14:41 · 11 answers · asked by Shorty 4 in Add-ons

OK here's the story. I have a compaq persario and I've only had it for like 7 mouths. Anyway my dad made me a cd with files from my old desktop. Well while I was transfuring files from the cd to my laptop my cd player started making noise. I didn't think much of it while the cd was woring. I just thought It was working hard. Well after I got the files out I went to watch a dvd on my computure. Well when I put the dvd I playd in the media player like I always do. Well no it will open but the sound and pictures skips. its like ah-jah-je-na- and its not just good. I really don't want to have to send my compture in becuase I'am a college stundent and can't really afford to lose the computure. Dose anybody have any ideas? Thanks so much for your help!
Katie

2006-11-16 09:10:12 · 2 answers · asked by katertot262 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Okay, let me try to explain this the best way I can...
I just purchased a new phone which will connect thru the computer..but I have a problem..There is a Ethernet cord that comes with it. but the cord won't fit into the back of my computer. it is too big. my slots are the size of a regular phone jack cord. Im figuring it's because my computer is too old (i've had it since 97)..now my question is, Is there such a device that I can put on the Ethernet cable in order to convert it to the size of the jack? i hope this makes sense..but if it doesn't and you need further info, just let me know..thanx a whole lot!

2006-11-16 08:54:54 · 8 answers · asked by Fabe 6 in Add-ons

When using the computer my monitor will just shut itself off, when i press the power button to bring it back up it shows a box thats says its working properly. I have to restart my computer to turn it back on. how do i fix this? Also sometimes when turning it on its like the computer doesnt detect that there is a monitor plugged in and the moniter is blank

Brand MAG innovision-986FS

2006-11-16 08:54:30 · 9 answers · asked by frosty9237 2 in Monitors

I have a brand new computer I built and I want to know what it's worth... It includes AMD Duron 1.66Ghz CPU, ATX Integrated Motherboard, 128MB RAM (expandable to 2GB), 40 GB Hard Drive, CD-RW Floppy Drive, Window XP Home and application programs , including MS Works(Word Processor, Spell- and Grammar-Checkers, Thesaurus, Spreadsheet with Graphics, Database with Graphics, and more). Impression 17" flat square monitor.

2006-11-16 08:37:31 · 14 answers · asked by kellingagenasa 1 in Desktops

can it be fixed? Whatcha think.

2006-11-16 08:32:42 · 6 answers · asked by big b 1 in Desktops

AMD athlon XP with Windows XP, 512 ram, geForce 6200 video card with 256 mb ram, games hang up. tried updating drivers, worked for about a month.please help!!!!

2006-11-16 08:32:20 · 7 answers · asked by heliosdan 1 in Desktops

2006-11-16 08:29:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

what do we say to the new core 2 duo (which i must say rocks) vs the old amd dual core series. ps what abt the new quadcore in store. what else can we expect guys

2006-11-16 08:28:48 · 9 answers · asked by truthornothinglikeit 1 in Desktops

2006-11-16 08:27:31 · 15 answers · asked by Montana Girl 1 in Desktops

2006-11-16 08:11:27 · 4 answers · asked by sonja 1 in Other - Hardware

Was playing fine, now doesn't read CD. Door opens/closes OK and even hear "spinning" but error message keeps repeating "insert CD into D: drive."

2006-11-16 08:07:16 · 3 answers · asked by Leos 1 in Desktops

It's absolutely filthy. Also the keyboard. Should I use product, a damp or dry soft cloth?

2006-11-16 07:40:23 · 6 answers · asked by G 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

If I have a s-video connection on my computer and I purchase the video converter will that make a good solution for turning my TV into a monitor? Will the entire TV screen be utilized?

2006-11-16 07:37:29 · 268 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I have just bought an I/OMagic USB EXTERNAL CD/RW and when I hit the EJECT BUTTON the door will open, but it closes so fast I cannot insert a disk. IT IS installed correctly, Windows picks it up OK, it is listed in My Computer with the correct ICON. I have also went to Properties and used the troubleshooter and it states that the devise is working PROPERLY. It is also listed in my Devise Manager. I have uninstalled it 3 times and reinstalled it and I get the same problem. I have an up to date driver with it also. It will READ a Data and IMAGE Disk that I made awhile back with no problem. It will also NOT PLAY an AUDIO CD. I have set it to Analog instead of Digital and that does not help. Any help out there?????????? (I have to hold the door open for a second by hand so I can put a disk in)

2006-11-16 07:37:21 · 3 answers · asked by Ex Head 6 in Desktops

I mean should i build my computer or buy it fro a place like dell?

2006-11-16 07:27:02 · 7 answers · asked by Bil A 2 in Desktops

My PC has 12MB SDRAM but I don't know if I should buy SDRAM PC100 or PC133.

2006-11-16 07:23:54 · 5 answers · asked by Xeltran1 3 in Other - Hardware

2006-11-16 07:17:03 · 2 answers · asked by Velia L 1 in Monitors