Hardware - February 2007

I have a new laptop (Toshiba Satellite A105-S4094). I am currently trying to write files onto a CD but it wont work. When I put my blank CD in (I am positive it is blank), I try to open it but a message pops up and reads:

D:\ is not accessable. Incorrect function.

What does that mean? Usualy at my regualr computer, I can easily just open the blank cd, drag what I want onto the cd and then burn the files on. Help?

2007-02-04 14:26:29 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Is there just a drive for me?

2007-02-04 14:25:02 · 1 answers · asked by nozomashii74 1 in Desktops

using a Intel motherboard,Thanks in advance...

2007-02-04 14:21:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813135024

2007-02-04 14:20:31 · 1 answers · asked by koy 1 in Add-ons

I was online today with a Dell technician as he was assisting me with my hard drive disappearing from my PC (earlier post). Anyways, one of the reasons why my PC didn't see my new hard drive was because it was a 200GB hard drive. He told me that my Dell Dimension 8200 can't see it because it's a big hard drive. Never heard of that, is this true? Before I called him, I installed WinXP on it, and it installed fine. I was browsing around the hard drive for about 5 minutes, restarted it and it was gone. So it saw it once, I was able to install WinXP and then it was gone. Does the size of a hard drive really matter, and if it does, what's controlling the size blockage? motherboard? processor? please advise thanks

2007-02-04 14:16:55 · 3 answers · asked by jasrlhals 1 in Other - Hardware

When I turn on my webcam, the image on it is very blurry. I have tried everything I know to make the image clearer, but nothing seems to work. I need some new ideas of what I can do to make the image on my cam clearer.

2007-02-04 14:16:07 · 1 answers · asked by armygirl3310 1 in Add-ons

I have a laptop but it run to slow what should i do ?

2007-02-04 14:15:18 · 7 answers · asked by Chris H 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

What is a writeable cd or dvd.

2007-02-04 14:13:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I have 1500 to spend on a new gaming pc.
This is what i am thinking.
680i Mombo 249.99
Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 (oced to 3.06)187
8800 GTX 579.99
Corsair 1GB twinx 128
Antec Nine hundred case 1349.99
ANtec Trio 650w 129.99
Maxtar Diamond Max 250GP 720rpm 67.99
Liteon allwrite 34.99
XP Home(vista premium upgrade) 99.99
$1600
I will be running it on a 30 inch 768 monitor.
Is it overkill?

2007-02-04 14:03:35 · 5 answers · asked by Edson 2 in Desktops

http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=offtopic&message.id=1244745&query.id=116118#M1244745

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Specifications-of-HP-Pavilion-14-1-Widescreen-Notebook-PC-DV2214US/sem/rpsm/oid/169880/rpem/ccd/productDetailSpecification.do#tabs

The first one is 900 and the second one is 750. I probably would play games like Warcraft 3 and all. I'm not sure if 288 MB of shared memory would be way better than 128 MB of shared memory. Does 2GB of RAM help the laptop perform much better than 1GB of RAM for Vista Premium?

2007-02-04 14:00:27 · 3 answers · asked by David V 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I was looking to purchase an external hard drive as a 2nd way to back-up files but have no idea what type I should look for. I'd like to purchase one that holds atleast 200 GB, for a reasonable price.

2007-02-04 13:58:38 · 6 answers · asked by ohsugarsnaps 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-02-04 13:58:28 · 3 answers · asked by taylor 1 in Other - Hardware

i had a ati card on my pc then if fried and i cant use my onbord cuz the monitor doent show any picture, but i can hear the computer start up, could there have been a conflickt with a driver or something cuz i have tried everything and it just dont work

2007-02-04 13:56:51 · 3 answers · asked by Luby 5 in Monitors

2007-02-04 13:53:31 · 3 answers · asked by whitney 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-02-04 13:52:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I need to attach my printer and do not, at this time possess the minimum amount of RAM to do so.

2007-02-04 13:43:19 · 11 answers · asked by sandy s 1 in Add-ons

I am needing to add an ethernet port to my computer that only has usb ports. I am not sure if this can be done. I have an extra slot in the back of the computer so it looks that I could do so. Where would I purchase one and how much do they normally cost? Thanks so much!

2007-02-04 13:40:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-02-04 13:36:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-02-04 13:33:11 · 8 answers · asked by Bluetails 1 in Other - Hardware

it works if i hit it in the middle of the bar, but if i hit on the sides it wont work..did i just not put it back on right? do i need to take it in somewhere to have then put the key back on proper? it is so frustrating..

2007-02-04 13:32:01 · 2 answers · asked by stes2205 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

SYSTEM # 1
Acer
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 4200+
2.2GHz
2GB DDR2
512KB + 512KB
N/A
No
250GB SATA (7200RPM)
16x DL DVD +/- RW Drive
19” wide LCD
N/A
N/A
No
N/A
NIVIDI GeForce 6100
N/A
SYSTEM # 2
Intel
Pentium D 950 w/ Viiv Technology
3.4GHz
2GB DDR2 SDRAM
2MB L2
800MHz
No
600GB SATA
DL 16X DVD+/-RW w/ Lightscribe & DVD-ROM
No
N/A
Hi-Def Audio, 8 Speaker Configurable
No
90 Day Limited Hardware
NVIDIA GeForce 7500LE w/ 256MB (shared)
56K V.90
89995

2007-02-04 13:31:21 · 5 answers · asked by peyman_m89 2 in Desktops

Ok I am trying to set up some computer partitions but when I go into my computer management there is no unallocated space for me to form a new partition. Can someone please help me?

2007-02-04 13:30:36 · 4 answers · asked by what_name_isnt_used34 2 in Desktops

Because im haveing a problem with my computer right now. Whenever i turn on my proccesor my screen dosent take action it just says (Signal)

2007-02-04 13:18:35 · 5 answers · asked by laT1npIMP101 2 in Monitors

2007-02-04 13:14:49 · 2 answers · asked by ishto_feo 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

What is that little hole for?
Is it a HD reset or something?

2007-02-04 13:14:20 · 3 answers · asked by I'm Superior In Every Way 2 in Desktops

HOW DO I GET THE PRINTER TO PRINT IN BLACK AND WHITE??? I HAVE A LEXMARK Z730

2007-02-04 13:13:50 · 1 answers · asked by YASMIN 1 in Printers

Now that my computer has fried 2 of my hardrives im on my 3rd. The computer wont even read this one anymore. it worked in the begging but now i turn the comp. on and the hardrives turns on cause i can hear it but the computer sais it cannot read it

2007-02-04 13:10:27 · 4 answers · asked by Bluetails 1 in Other - Hardware

I have a desktop E Machine and the computer will not turn on. The green light from the motherboard turns on when you plug it in. I cleaned it out and got all of the dust out of it, but it still will not turn on. What could be wrong with it?

2007-02-04 13:01:01 · 4 answers · asked by surfer_189 1 in Desktops

My shift key cam off on my Dell Latitude Laptop, and it won't stay on. What do I do?

2007-02-04 13:00:36 · 3 answers · asked by ky_school_teacher 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Should I get the 64 bit edition of Windows Vista?

2007-02-04 12:53:13 · 4 answers · asked by aaaaaaaaaaaaaa555 3 in Desktops