Hardware - January 2007

my laptop is about 6 years old, in great condition, but lacks an ethernet port. i use my usb to hook up my dsl, but i like to import photos from my camera, which requires the usb port. i have to take one out to use the other basically, and its a pain. is there a way to get an ethernet port, via a connector for the com port?

2007-01-08 05:32:43 · 3 answers · asked by noxregrets 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

i have an acer aspire 3620 laptop it says it has bluetooth on it but ive tried connecting my cell phone and my sisters cell phone with it but it still says no device detected ...how can i get it to detect our cell phones ... please include detail in your answers i have gotten many answers before and it still hasnt worked ..PLEASE HELP!?

2007-01-08 05:28:03 · 2 answers · asked by maria o 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have this black box that keeps popping up on my screen that says volume. It goes away on it's own after a couple seconds. It usually says Volume 100, but the last time it popped up I watched it go from 100 all the way down to 0. I didn't touch anything, but it was like someone was turning it down. It's really odd, and I've never seen it before today. What is it, and how do I get rid of it?

2007-01-08 05:26:26 · 2 answers · asked by Patty O' Green 5 in Desktops

I have an AMD 4600+ CPU and a K9SLI Platinum Motherboard with the Latest Bios update and all Microsoft XP Updates, I also have 800GB of Hard Drive Space,On Board Sound,again upto date,I have an LG Flatron L203WT 20in Widescreen Monitor,I also have an XFX 7950 Graphics Card with 512MB of DDR3 Ram and I also have 4GB of XMS DDR2 PC6400 Ram Running at 800Mhz, inaddition I have 6 USB2.0 ports and an MS/SD/MMC/CF Card readers and a DVD writer/rewriter Drive and a CD Rom Drive all with the latest updates will this system work with the 64Bit version of Vista or only the 32Bit Version as I'v heard that the 64Bit version may have problems with Drivers, Any advise Please.

2007-01-08 05:06:43 · 5 answers · asked by joe11112222002 1 in Add-ons

2007-01-08 05:00:46 · 11 answers · asked by bigwil2004 2 in Monitors

2007-01-08 05:00:06 · 1 answers · asked by Patti6284 1 in Add-ons

the e-mail is very slow and it, seem to be making everything else slow. i have tried reinstalling everything but that's not help much.

2007-01-08 04:56:47 · 6 answers · asked by oneonway2 1 in Desktops

What brand would you recommend for a video card? and How can I fix it myself?

2007-01-08 04:55:34 · 4 answers · asked by pbmwthgml 2 in Other - Hardware

I want to upgrade cpu and mobo but dont want to shell out for new memory. Want a dual core cpu but wondering if the new boards can use my PC2700 DDR 2 gigs of memory. The Intel DG965RYCK Intel Socket 775 uses Dual Channel 240-pin DDR2 with a total capacity of up to 4GB. You can install DDR 533/667MHz memory it says. So can I use my old ram sticks with this? Here is the motherboard link :

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=2353746&sku=I69-2128

2007-01-08 04:43:10 · 4 answers · asked by basszilla2002 1 in Other - Hardware

The power cord (the charger) to my IBM ThinkPad laptop has a short in it. The wires are fraying near the end that plugs into the back of the computer. Is there any way to fix this, or should I just get a new one? And what should I be looking for? The adaptor seems to be ok; it's just the end of the cord that needs repair or replacement. Because of the short in the cord, our computer is basically running on battery power; I can't get the cord to make the connection to charge the computer. What should I do?? Thanks for any help.

2007-01-08 04:37:48 · 4 answers · asked by peachy78 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

I've never heard of X2GEN before today. Do you have experience with the brand? Here are the specs of the monitor I'm looing at. X2GEN 22" Wide
5ms 1000:1 500 cd/m²
1680 x 1050 WXGA+
Integrated Speakers
Super Slim Beze

Thanks, Glo

2007-01-08 04:32:42 · 1 answers · asked by glo 1 in Monitors

2007-01-08 04:29:59 · 3 answers · asked by mark g 2 in Add-ons

2007-01-08 04:28:12 · 6 answers · asked by Helen C 4 in Other - Hardware

I'm currently RMA-ing my 4th motherboard for my current computer. The first 2 boards were ASUS A8N Deluxe models and the second 2 were ASUS A8N Premium.

Memory: CORSAIR XMS 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200)
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Venice 2.2GHz Socket 939 Processor
Video Card: eVGA 256-P2-N376-AX GeForce 6800GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16
Case: APEVIA X-Dreamer II ATXB4KLW-BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower

I'm pretty sure at least 2 of the problems were from static electric shocks. That's obviously my fault (and I laughed at my mother for using those silly wrist straps). But I'm not entirely sure the other 2 failures were the same. This computer seems particularly prone to shorting out the motherboard, I don't think I've shorted a motherboard out before and I've built 3 computers. Is there anything that can cause a computer to be prone to shorting out?

I've included the specs just in case :)

Thanks in advance.

2007-01-08 04:27:04 · 8 answers · asked by Arvenis 2 in Desktops

do they sell a pci to usb so the the wireless card can plug it to that and the plug it into the usb port (I have an Ibook)

2007-01-08 04:26:10 · 3 answers · asked by answers 1 in Add-ons

I got a great deal on it and it was an OEM version witout the software and manual. I was wondering if anyone knew where I could get the software for it?

2007-01-08 04:24:44 · 3 answers · asked by Chris * 1 in Add-ons

how do i tell what type of ram i need toget to upgrade

2007-01-08 04:21:32 · 9 answers · asked by chovlok 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-01-08 04:20:38 · 7 answers · asked by m 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I dont know what the hell is a P.C; is it my computer

2007-01-08 04:18:50 · 16 answers · asked by m 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Its always worked fine with all the right colors,I have gone thru the book and made all the adjustments,checked all the connections,etc.
any ideas out there ???

2007-01-08 04:16:54 · 1 answers · asked by wilson 2 in Monitors

2007-01-08 04:13:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Is there a way I can scan a document and then change it? I don't want to have to type out the whole thing.

2007-01-08 04:12:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Scanners

Can I use a normal karaoke microphone on my computer, if yes how? Can any1 let me know where can I find karaoke mic for computer in India (Asia)?

2007-01-08 04:06:46 · 2 answers · asked by My Soul...guess who...my Rooh!!! 4 in Add-ons

is there a simple way to get some photo and music files moved from my old laptop to my new one without bringing both to a guru and paying a lot of money? old PC does not have a burner..

2007-01-08 04:01:01 · 8 answers · asked by steve s 1 in Other - Hardware

i had got some mem. from a guy on the street and i was wanting to find out how i go about installing it do i just put it in and the computer will take it or is there more to it i dont want to mess my computer up

2007-01-08 03:57:15 · 8 answers · asked by kingkong9274 3 in Add-ons

I want to transfer data from my mobile to the pc through usb....when I connect the cable it says new hardware found...I dont know from where to install the driver cause I am using windowsxp sp2.plz help.

2007-01-08 03:49:43 · 7 answers · asked by Abhijit M 1 in Other - Hardware

im starting to save up money and found out some ppl give electronics life span..life span as in how long they last before you need to replace it. once i got an ipod the life span on it is was 1 year and 1 year 2 months later my ipods hard drive crashed..so can someone please tell me what would last longer and what is a better choice to get if all im going to use it for is about 3 thousand songs..like would a laptop still work ok if it had 3 thousand songs in it..? or would a home computer be better...i also need help with wat the price tag on the computer should be..like i dont want to pay 2000 dollars for a computer thats features i wont be using..but i dont want a 400 dollar computer and it crashing after 2 seconds of use.so now that you understand what i mean by the price tag of it..around what should the price tag be and if you could help a little further what company i should buy it from. i was thinking dell but is it anything like apple..with their cool but malfunctioning ipods

2007-01-08 03:47:14 · 5 answers · asked by juanramoz2 3 in Other - Hardware

I've bought DIMM SDRAM 512 DDR according to my motherboard and everything was just peachy but when I inserted it CORRECTLY off course the PC just didn't work , it just froze when it was turned on and nothing happened, not even the BIOS would show.....could it be the voltage defined by the JP which is 2.5 V......?
if i want to know info about the ram by the internet, how ?
info:
Soltex Motherboard that takes up to 2 GB RAM with DIMM slot
The former RAM is DDR 256 that worked just fine
I've tried everything except asking for ur help!!? please ^_^ thanks !

2007-01-08 03:43:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

Any kind of laptop doesent matter ABOUT how long does it run

2007-01-08 03:42:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

ok right now iv got ONE graphics card (xfx 7900) , if i buy a new one (xfx 8800) could i use my old one as a physX card ? if it will work would it work if i had a X1950XT (ati) with a 7900 as a physX card ?

2007-01-08 03:20:49 · 1 answers · asked by Lance L 1 in Add-ons