Hardware - February 2007

2007-02-11 15:51:43 · 1 answers · asked by sushil k 1 in Add-ons

I just downloaded a dvd decoder and it's says that the TV out function is enabled and won't allow copyrighted material to be played until it is disabled. Please Help.

2007-02-11 15:38:52 · 2 answers · asked by Brandi D 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-02-11 15:35:56 · 3 answers · asked by johnai3 1 in Add-ons

i have to computers that i want to upgrade. which is worth upgrading?

PC 1:

HP pavillion
intel celeron D 3.06ghz
760mb RAM
40gb hdd
ATI radeon 9250 PCI video card

PC 2:
Custom built
AMD Athlon XP 2400+
512mb RAM
120gb hdd
nVidia geForce 4 MX440 (i dont think i works)

i want to know which system will work better for games. i cant get a better video card for the HP and its not too impressive with the games.

the other comp has an 8x AGP slot, so that has a lot of potential. i wanted to get a new video card for it possibly. what do you think will be best for racing games? i dont want to spend more than $150.

would it be better to invest in a new system? i get a lot of emails from tigerdirect for pcs like "celeron 3ghz, 250gb HDD, SLI ready, 500w psu, 1gb RAM, DVD burner..." for about $550.
i know its a good deal, but i cant front that kind of cash.

2007-02-11 15:34:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Is it possible to have a differnet os installed on a usb external harddrive (ibm laptop, wd 400 gb hd) then the one installed on the laptops hd? is it even possible to boot using a external hd?

2007-02-11 15:33:14 · 3 answers · asked by meeeeeeee 1 in Add-ons

I want to be able to use my monitor with both PCs without having to plu/unplug just turn on/off either PC and have the monitor plugged and ready. Is there a switch box for that? I used to do that with my printers I used to have two printers on one computer with a switch box is there something like that for a monitor with twoo PCs?

2007-02-11 15:30:18 · 4 answers · asked by Valiente S 1 in Add-ons

My neighborhood is safe and all, but it is cold outside and would feel safer if I could just pick it up at the post office rather than them dropping it off on my doorstep. It requires signature so after a delivery attempt will they leave a ote on the door or something?

2007-02-11 15:27:47 · 2 answers · asked by aero 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

I want to be able to use my monitor with both PCs without having to plu/unplug just turn on/off either PC and have the monitor plugged and ready. Is there a switch box for that? I used to do that with my printers I used to have two printers on one computer with a switch box is there something like that for a monitor with twoo PCs?

2007-02-11 15:26:49 · 6 answers · asked by Valiente S 1 in Add-ons

2007-02-11 15:25:14 · 7 answers · asked by Pankaj Delhi, India 1 in Other - Hardware

I don't understand all this technical stuff, but maybe you can help?

Computer 1:
Optical Drives: Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW w/ Double Layer
RAM (Preloaded / Maximum): 512MB DDR2 (2 DIMM) (Exp. To 2048MB)
Hard Drive: 100GB SATA (5400RPM)
Processor Type: Intel Celeron M 430
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Computer 2:
Optical Drives: DVD-RW Double Layer
RAM (Preloaded / Maximum): 1024MB 667DDR2 2DM
Hard Drive: 80GB (5400RPM)
Processor Type: Intel Core 2 Duo

(Computer 1 is about $400 cheaper than Computer 2, so keep that in mind when helping me figure out which of the 2 is the better deal).
Thank you for your help!!

Thank you for your help.

2007-02-11 15:24:13 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I do have XP Pro on drive C and needless to say, I forgot to partion my drive. How can I get back the extra drive space, and not loose my OS and files????

2007-02-11 15:21:37 · 5 answers · asked by Kevin T 2 in Other - Hardware

The order status for it says that it should arrive in 5 business days (the free shipping option). If anybody has bought a custom-configured Macbook, tell me how long it took to recieve yours please?

2007-02-11 15:21:22 · 1 answers · asked by aero 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

i have had my macbook for about 2 weeks now. I love it. its very fast. 1.83gHz core 2 duo. However, i am very concerned with it. My fan is always on. It does not make too much noise, other then a regular fan's noise. Nothing too loud, but i do feel it moving. I wanted to know if it is something normal that the macbook's fans are always on?? does anyone have the same problem?? should i go to the mac store, and let them check it??

Any help will be appreciate

2007-02-11 15:19:34 · 2 answers · asked by IsraeliPride 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

c drive is fat and d drive is fat32 don't know what to do

2007-02-11 14:54:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I look at the system requirements on the printer boxes in the store. None of them say Windows Vista compatible. I need a printer!!

2007-02-11 14:50:45 · 7 answers · asked by JD 4 in Printers

my processor is a intell pent III and i have a compaq presario 5000

2007-02-11 14:47:46 · 10 answers · asked by CARRY 1 in Other - Hardware

I am soooo embarassed to have to ask, because I use a Mac at work. Now I am planning to purchase a used tower that is kind of like the one I use at work. But I know next to nothing about installing one...I think I'll need a Mac-compatible mouse. Also. Do all Mac computers have a built in OS or would I need to install one? Like I said, I'm pretty embarassed that I don't know. I feel like such a dumb bunny!

2007-02-11 14:46:39 · 6 answers · asked by Me 6 in Other - Hardware

Its an older computer, one has 20gigs, the other is 40, I wanted to make the 40 master with Slave, but, I can't see which placement to put them in. They arent marked on the hard drives themselves.

2007-02-11 14:45:29 · 5 answers · asked by Mashu 4 in Desktops

i have heard people saying backup my data..pls tell me what this is....and also tell how can i backup my data

2007-02-11 14:45:25 · 6 answers · asked by asad 1 in Desktops

2007-02-11 14:42:10 · 7 answers · asked by copperkid 2 in Other - Hardware

I want to watch movies,Listen to music,local tv,and have wireless internet.Durability is probably a factor too.

2007-02-11 14:29:50 · 6 answers · asked by crankyspanky 2 in Monitors

2007-02-11 14:28:36 · 7 answers · asked by somedude135 1 in Desktops

2007-02-11 14:05:52 · 11 answers · asked by shlek_74 2 in Monitors

I was playing a game normally and decided to shut down the computer. It never shut down so I had to turn off the HDD. After that my computer takes 20 min in boot windows (blue bar) and my desktop is freeze. I tried in secure mode, back to previous system, etc (F8) but it takes the same and then the computer restarts!! Help!!!. (Pentium 4, 3.0, 1gb R, 512 V, 300 Gb HDD).

2007-02-11 14:02:58 · 8 answers · asked by Gabriel 5 in Desktops

2007-02-11 13:59:35 · 11 answers · asked by oruuuny 1 in Add-ons

I have a dell latitude d400 that doesn't have a cd drive. Is it possible to load an OS on the system using an external CD/DVD drive. I tried the ctrl + F11 that was suggested to me but I couldn't seem to get that command to work.

2007-02-11 13:57:50 · 5 answers · asked by dj_dunaway 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

if possible giv me the links of white papers of canny edge scanning algorithm.. am doing project on that one...

2007-02-11 13:55:02 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Scanners

2007-02-11 13:54:48 · 2 answers · asked by Jay G 1 in Add-ons

2007-02-11 13:54:21 · 15 answers · asked by winnie 1 in Desktops

I am buying a laptop but i dont know which one is the best for me. I found one that has 2 gig of ram, 160 gig hard drive, vista home premium. It is a HP and costs $1049 but the only problem is that the battery does not last very long. I am mainly going to use it as a desktop replacment and for school and for mp3 and e mail. IF u have any other suggestions feel free to tell me.

Here is the link of the one http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/HP-Pavilion-15-4-Widescreen-Notebook-PC-DV6265US/sem/rpsm/oid/169881/catOid/-12963/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

2007-02-11 13:45:32 · 11 answers · asked by Lakers24 2 in Laptops & Notebooks