Hardware - February 2007

Can I have a review for the ACER Aspire 3050?

I'm about to buy it, but I need user opinion. Pros\Cons please

2007-02-14 07:00:59 · 2 answers · asked by zeonic_ace 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

our CD drive either doesn't read the disk, or when it does, the programs are messed up (with an audio cd, the songs skip terribly)

2007-02-14 06:59:15 · 6 answers · asked by toku_kuns 2 in Other - Hardware

What do you not like about it? I just got a brand new PC that came with Vista. So far I love it, except I noticed that certain windows cannot be maximized like they could be for Windows XP. For instance, I tried playing Qbert in yahoo games but couldn't make the window full screen. Is anyone else experiencing any issues?

2007-02-14 06:57:50 · 1 answers · asked by violet46 3 in Desktops

I recently bought a computer from dell.com It was the XPS 410 , the basic gaming system. I had it all, it cost over $1,000. I had to return it because it had system memory failure. I got a full refund thank god! I was wonder should I just build one, and where should I look for parts? Online or off line, I live in New York state, so if anyone lives near me, they could give me a place to go for parts? Not NYC, cause it is too far from me....

2007-02-14 06:57:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-02-14 06:54:58 · 5 answers · asked by logo23 1 in Desktops

Im having a problem with my keyboard, it seems to start my computer in SAFE MODE. My keyboard has 3 lights above the F keys..One is "1" scond is "A" and third is a bold "down arrow" figure. What is the "down arrow" for? I have never seen it light up before until today when my keyboard is dying.

Thanks in advance!!

2007-02-14 06:53:13 · 4 answers · asked by Mike E 3 in Other - Hardware

bcoz i need it for a test!

2007-02-14 06:51:16 · 6 answers · asked by crackers 1 in Add-ons

Hi, I have an old Hewlett Packard Designjet 230 I got off ebay. I got a small container of oil with the printer but don't know where to oil. Can anyone help? I've tried HP website to no avail. Thankyou

2007-02-14 06:46:54 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

What do I need to do to download the software to enable me to access BT Yahoo on my 'new' computer?

2007-02-14 06:42:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-02-14 06:40:56 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Hi. The monitor we currently have hooked up to our Mac G5 is way too small. We have a nice 20" flat panel hooked up to a PC that is rarely used. Can we swap the two monitors and still expect them to function properly, or do we need to purchase a new monitor exclusively for the Mac G5? Thanks in advance.

2007-02-14 06:39:43 · 4 answers · asked by Prepressman 1 in Monitors

can you use the Wacom Intous3 tablet for stuff other than just drawing like lines and such? I use photoshop cs2 to do text and such like that, and fire ect. Will this work for that or will i have to use a normal mouse for that?

2007-02-14 06:36:36 · 1 answers · asked by lyd285 2 in Add-ons

I just bought some white thermal printable verbatim dvds. How do I print on them?

2007-02-14 06:20:20 · 1 answers · asked by Herb 2 in Printers

2007-02-14 06:20:12 · 4 answers · asked by dwillard1019 1 in Printers

I am thinking of upgrading my computer's Ram memory, I currently have four slots two of which each have 512m installed. I have seen in the shop a 1gb stick which also appears to be DDR Sdram, my only concern is that if it is not the right memory for my computer can installing it damage my computer or will it just not recognise it?

2007-02-14 06:15:47 · 6 answers · asked by maitreyauk 1 in Add-ons

i want to change my background desktop on my new laptop computer. it is a hp. it has the new windows vista.. i want to change the desktop to a picture i found on google... how can i change it
???

2007-02-14 06:11:41 · 5 answers · asked by peaches 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am not sure what my computer is other than an Oxford, it was bought from a friend, pretty much home made. My speakers are creative. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You

2007-02-14 06:10:45 · 1 answers · asked by jesus_loves_us4 1 in Other - Hardware

whats the difference between the two is there a reduced quality between the two.

I have Epson R360

And am goin to use this printer for photoprinting and general high-quality graphics/image printing

the reason why i am asking is because compatibles are always cheaper and if they do the exact and i mean 100% exact thing then why pay the extra i mean im hardly a Bill Gates lol

2007-02-14 06:09:00 · 1 answers · asked by mackavelli786 1 in Printers

Hi my pc is asking me to press f1 to continue or del to enter setup tried all kinds of keyboard ps2 usb wireless ones none of which will let me continue the problem is it is in a mame arcade machine and will be a pain to get it out and a new pc in, any ideas how to get round this would be great sorry i do not know make of pc it is a pentium3 with phoenix bios us tusl2-m acpi bios if that helps thanks Darren

2007-02-14 06:08:52 · 3 answers · asked by DAzzza 2 in Other - Hardware

What is the difference between Kb 's , Mb 's , and Gb 's
How many Kb's make 1 Mb and how many Mb's make one Gb

2007-02-14 06:04:49 · 4 answers · asked by JW 1 in Other - Hardware

if i by the computer from like walmart or best buy will it be on the computer already or will i have to buy the program?

2007-02-14 06:04:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-02-14 06:01:07 · 6 answers · asked by k.M. S 1 in Printers

2007-02-14 05:59:57 · 1 answers · asked by madhan_acdc 2 in Desktops

2007-02-14 05:55:11 · 4 answers · asked by ic3_r3d 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am wondering if I would see any significant improvement if I upgrade my CPU, from an AMD Athlon XP 2800 (2.0GHz) to a 3200 (2.2GHz).

I am running Windows XP Home SP2 on an Asus A7V8X-X motherboard, 512mb RAM, ATI Radeon 9600 Pro AGP video card (128mb) , but I am still having problems with games like The Sims 2, running very slow, even though the game itself requires only a 900MHz CPU. I am puzzled as to why the game takes almost 2 mins to start and to exit!

Will I see improvement in demanding games like the Sims 2? Or should I try adding more RAM or a better video card? Thanks for the help!

2007-02-14 05:54:26 · 9 answers · asked by Jose 3 in Add-ons

i want a PCI-E card x1 which has 128 or more MB and can be used for Windows Aero. I want to fit one on my Dell Dimension 3100 but the onboard graphics sux. Also include the link for detailed specs. Thanks

2007-02-14 05:46:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

the LCD screen broke, and i ordered a new one. but i do not know how to replace it after i have taken out all the screws on the screen. Does anyone know how to open the broken screen to replace it with the new one?

2007-02-14 05:45:17 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

My computer's speakers (Cambridge SoundWorks 2500 - yes, I bought them in Japan) were working perfectly until I tried to update my sound card driver (Realtek HD Audio) and now they have stopped working.
It's a 5.1 system and to hear anything at all through the speakers now I have to turn the volume up to full and the sound (very quietly) comes out of the top-right speaker on my desk, and only that speaker.
I _think_ my volumes are all configured correctly but I may be wrong. Anyone got any ideas?

2007-02-14 05:41:31 · 2 answers · asked by JMC 1 in Other - Hardware

Does anyone have any experience of these Medion Pc,s.The one i,m thinking of is the MD 8820 multimedia pc.

2007-02-14 05:36:04 · 2 answers · asked by groucho 3 in Desktops

can anyone help me how to check my motherboard model number and all it's detail without opening the computer please?

2007-02-14 05:35:30 · 7 answers · asked by slash 2 in Desktops