Hardware - December 2006

2006-12-09 12:22:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

You know how most computer manufactuers offer a specific laptop they claim is for gaming? (Dell, gateway, Alienware, Falcon PC, etc.)

Well, two questions:

1) Are they worth it.
2)What brand would you say I get?

Or any advice in general.

Thanks!
Peace.

2006-12-09 12:21:37 · 5 answers · asked by N/A 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

its a hp media center pc 876x. been sitting awhile and now wont power up all the way. pressing the power button will get the led power light on and a few noises but thats it. everything is plugged in and still in good shape. really need to use the computer so please help soon. thanks in advance.

2006-12-09 12:17:57 · 6 answers · asked by loveable_1_4u2002 1 in Desktops

I Have An Extra Hard Drive That I Store My Music And Such On And I Mistakenly Quick Formatted The Drive. Is There A 'FREE' Way To Undo This???

2006-12-09 12:15:54 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

This is what happened:
I was on my computer (on the internet) and my computer froze on me. I tried pressing control, alt, delete to end the program, but that did not work, so I manually shut down my computer by pressing the button. I waited 30secs. and restarted it. The computer said that there was an error and windows needed to repair because of the manual shutdown. Instead of going to the home screen, it gave me the options of safe mode, return to windows...along with a few others. I tried all of them, and none of them worked, because it kept bringing me back to the screen of safe mode...windows mode...etc.
This has never happened before, and I was wondering if someone can help me fix this problem. I own a HP computer w/ tower (NOT a LAPTOP), and it is no longer under warranty.

2006-12-09 12:15:42 · 9 answers · asked by ridingis4life 3 in Desktops

I have an older Mac ibook (alot of times they are called the clamshell ibooks - its about 6 years old). I have OS 10 on it, but I think it needs some other updates. Is it better to update this or is it so old that I'm better off buying new?

2006-12-09 12:12:44 · 4 answers · asked by twiebold210 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-09 12:12:01 · 3 answers · asked by dwnsuth 1 in Add-ons

I am looking for a 19-22 inch LCD monitor for $200-$400 Canadian The price is not that big of a deal. I find that the builky older monitors are more clear then most of the LCD I do not know why I feel this way. Anyhow I am good with computers but do not know anything about LCD monitors.

I want to know what stats to look for to get a great monitor. There is this 500:1 ratio things and contrast stuff , optimal (resolution ) and max resolution witch I think I can guess that one.

Just tell me what to look for to get a high quality LCD monitor thats around 19-22 inches.

Question 2. I heard that LCD monitors are made to only support one resolution or best fit one resolution. I do not like things being to small on the screen. I mostly game do you think I should get a wide screen or a full screen size LCD monitor. What is better for gaming or better overall? Thanks in advance.

2006-12-09 12:09:03 · 5 answers · asked by SummerRain Girl 6 in Monitors

Dell Latitude CpXJ650GT
Windows XP Pro SP2
6.04GB 4200 RPM hard drive
Pentium 3 Proc. 500-650MHz
256MB Memory
14.1'' Screen
Has a docking station
All cords included.
Brand new wireless card
Includes external speakers
External mouse and keyboard too
DVD/CD-RW
Floppe
Extra 6 Cell battery
Has a little bit of damage at the back of the laptop but IT DOES NOT AFFECT THE COMPUTER AT ALL!

2006-12-09 12:02:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

okee.....well, my printers broken the new ones not coming until next week and i have 125 pages that need to be printed out by monday(they need to be printed a nd binded) what do i do?

2006-12-09 11:45:27 · 4 answers · asked by queen229 1 in Printers

2006-12-09 11:44:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2006-12-09 11:41:43 · 9 answers · asked by Ricky ticky Redneck 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have been given a computer and told that i need to reformat it for it to work. I've looked on the net to try & find out what to do but i am a complete beginner unfortunately and have no idea what the hell i'm supposed to do! I don't have any disc's with the computer and i don't know what drivers are, what one's i need and where to get them from. It has to be said that i am completely baffled! :s If it wasn't for the fact that my accounts overdraft has reached it's maximum i would take this to someone who knows what they are doing, however i am completely broke this festive season and i wondered if any one reading this could please help me out and tell me exactly what i need to do.
Thanks in advance! :-)

2006-12-09 11:37:55 · 3 answers · asked by lj_likka 2 in Other - Hardware

Not just a flash drive or a pen to write on the screen? But actually write on a surface.

2006-12-09 11:35:49 · 3 answers · asked by bcd95 2 in Add-ons

wont burn dvds i heard it only works with a specific brand of dvds does any1 know anything

2006-12-09 11:33:50 · 2 answers · asked by Jay J 2 in Desktops

I am working on building a computer for gaming, and I am trying to decide what type of motherboard I should get. I have narrowed it down to "ASUS P5N32-SLI SE Deluxe Socket T (LGA 775) NVIDIA nForce4 SLI X16 ATX Intel Motherboard" and "ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium/WiFi-AP Socket T (LGA 775) NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI ATX Intel Motherboard". I am looking for a motherboard that will be able to support a GeForce 7950, so I was wondering which would be better. Thanks for your help!

2006-12-09 11:27:30 · 3 answers · asked by Tommy R 2 in Desktops

I have always wondered: Do they have characters there?

Exra Credit: Show a picture.

2006-12-09 11:21:44 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Please only answer if you have experience with both the NEW iMacs and the Windows XP computers. Thanks.

2006-12-09 11:16:58 · 16 answers · asked by Brandon 2 in Desktops

trying to hook up to HP Pavilion w/windows 2000

2006-12-09 11:15:50 · 1 answers · asked by islandboosky 3 in Printers

Which one is better

2006-12-09 11:15:48 · 5 answers · asked by sweets9952 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-09 11:13:37 · 4 answers · asked by Paul S 1 in Desktops

My computer keeps saying there's no audio hardware but i know there is so what should i do?

2006-12-09 11:08:01 · 9 answers · asked by love_child 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-12-09 11:06:27 · 8 answers · asked by arcane45 1 in Desktops

I have a Windows Media Player.

2006-12-09 11:03:00 · 5 answers · asked by .::Princess::. 1 in Add-ons

My friend went in and deleted a bunch of things on my computer to make it faster and it worked, but somehow he deleted the sound and I was wondering if anyone know what i could download to get sound back on my computer like a link to something I can download.
P.S. it is for sure not a problem with my speakers

2006-12-09 10:59:33 · 2 answers · asked by Chase09 1 in Other - Hardware

My laptop could play DVD till i had to reformat it,since then when i put a DVD in it says i cant play because because DVD is not supported,then it says i need a codec or something like that,then takes me to a site with very expensive softwares,please can anyone kindly help me,and give me instructions on what to do...thanks a million

2006-12-09 10:59:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-12-09 10:57:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2006-12-09 10:56:17 · 3 answers · asked by Jacqueline R 1 in Printers

Trying to put new Motherboard in an Emachine. I have tried to post with it out of the case..Nothing..no post, no beeps. I changed memory, no luck. I changed CPU, no luck. I'm using a BioStar P4M80-M4 motherboard.
The monitor is good...it works on another computer. The video is on-board, on-board Audio. I changed out the CMOS Battery in case it was dead. I cleared the CMOS, no luck. I've installed several motherboards and this is the first time I have had one that didn't even post or beep.
Any ideas.
thanks

2006-12-09 10:54:47 · 7 answers · asked by Mamacat104 2 in Desktops

Please answer all questions when answering:1.Is the eMac still available to buy, if so where? 2. Which ILife's work for it, since i believe it is a PowerPC, not OS X.

2006-12-09 10:54:19 · 1 answers · asked by Trevorman 2 in Desktops