Hardware - February 2007

2007-02-02 08:49:43 · 10 answers · asked by sheila c 2 in Printers

I recently purchased an external DVD drive. When I first connected via USB cord to my laptop it functioned correctly and displayed an icon for the drive in "my computer". Now, however, my computer is not displaying an icon for the drive and when I plug it in it is telling me that I have connected a "USB 2.0 mass storage device".

I have already installed all of the necessary drivers. Is there a reason why my DVD drive is not being detected and is there a way I can fix this.

2007-02-02 08:46:18 · 3 answers · asked by Airborne_Lt. 5 in Add-ons

2007-02-02 08:45:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

while there are wireless and it is better for the laptops and an i pod and remote for the desktop...:S

2007-02-02 08:45:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm looking at buying a printer to make CD labels/Covers, print odd photographs and word documents but I am not sure what to get. I have been looking at the HP DJF380 and the Olivetti any way Photo Plus Printer which look quite good and a reasonable price. Any ideas?

2007-02-02 08:44:12 · 8 answers · asked by The Hughes 2 in Printers

I'm looking at buying a printer to make CD labels/Covers, print odd photographs and word documents but I am not sure what to get. I have been looking at the HP DJF380 and the Olivetti any way Photo Plus Printer which look quite good and a reasonable price. Any ideas?

2007-02-02 08:43:57 · 11 answers · asked by The Hughes 2 in Printers

sort of like shiny black, or really sleek looking with a 17 inch screen?

2007-02-02 08:43:33 · 3 answers · asked by techie_101 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I get no windows sound and cannot play music through the computer

2007-02-02 08:41:11 · 8 answers · asked by sandiplops 1 in Desktops

I have a Dell Dimension XPS T500 (Win 98) and want to check if the two extra RAM's I have will fit. I doubt they will, but I want to atleast open my comp. and check. And If they don't fit I'll gladly sell them.

2007-02-02 08:34:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Okay, my wireless mouse just kinda broke and I was wondering would the mouse I use with my computer, or any kind of a mouse with a wire, would they work on my laptop?

2007-02-02 08:34:11 · 5 answers · asked by Some guy 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-02-02 08:32:35 · 22 answers · asked by gramatin24 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have just purchased a Maxtor external hard drive. In the set up instructions it say to format the drive by launching the Apple Disk Utility. This utility is not on the drive or on a cd. I can save files to the drive ok. Do I really need to format it ??

2007-02-02 08:18:23 · 6 answers · asked by Disso the Ref 2 in Add-ons

2007-02-02 08:18:12 · 1 answers · asked by die6587 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Hi,

I have a Nvidia GeForce 7300 LE, Is this video card good enough for the latest games? Please answer this question based on just the video card not any other components that i may need.
Thanks alot

2007-02-02 08:11:45 · 8 answers · asked by lauralie5005 2 in Other - Hardware

I keep getting an alert saying I have too little space left on my harddrive, and cannot surf the web, nor email without emptying the temporary files folder continuously, so I got rid of stuff I don't use too frequently, but instead of freeing space, it's taking up more...............what's going on with it? Does anyone knows???

2007-02-02 08:02:55 · 15 answers · asked by amccoy1962 6 in Desktops

I'll be using it for basic things like word processing, storing some pics and music(not too many though), and I plan to buy World of Warcraft. Should I get an XPS 410 or would a basic dell computer be enough? what do you suggest?

2007-02-02 08:01:41 · 7 answers · asked by angelus 4 in Desktops

2007-02-02 07:58:46 · 1 answers · asked by franckoboy 3 in Other - Hardware

2007-02-02 07:57:33 · 7 answers · asked by ? 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-02-02 07:57:26 · 3 answers · asked by franckoboy 3 in Add-ons

I am currently using it on my 15" MacBook Pro.

If I buy a cheap Bluetooth USB adaptor for the Windows Laptop, can I use the same keyboard? I'm trying to save money and the environment.

Thanks

Chris P. Bacon

2007-02-02 07:54:03 · 2 answers · asked by Chris P Bacon 1 in Other - Hardware

whats the difference between memory sticks, compact flash cards and sd cards.......is one better than the others? if so, why?

2007-02-02 07:50:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2007-02-02 07:46:38 · 6 answers · asked by Evening Breeze 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

The only error message is "error occured while trying to open 102 usb"

2007-02-02 07:42:51 · 2 answers · asked by Stephanie A 1 in Scanners

OK it's been a while since I've done this so just trying to make sure I've got it right.

My Dell XPS laptop's performance has been sluggish. I'm running XP and have the OEM CD plus my drivers CD. I want to reformat my hard drive and reinstall XP. My question is how I reformat the HD. Do I simply boot XP, shell out to the C:\ and type "format c:"? Then reboot with the Win XP CD in the drive and install XP?

If I missed something let me know.

2007-02-02 07:41:05 · 2 answers · asked by Walman 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-02-02 07:40:54 · 7 answers · asked by Bumbo 3 in Other - Hardware

can anyone give me any links to a budget graphic card online supplier
i am trying to find the best price for a agp version of a ati radeon x1950,the cheapest i have found up to now is £150
lowest price gets the ten points!
cheers

2007-02-02 07:40:19 · 2 answers · asked by brianthesnail123 7 in Add-ons

2007-02-02 07:37:45 · 2 answers · asked by Michael M 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-02-02 07:37:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Can someone help. How do I get rid of it? I tried going on control panel, and clicking on system, then going to adavanced andon but that didn't work/help.
Anyone help?

2007-02-02 07:33:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

I'm looking to buy a new computer when I get my tax refund this year. I'll mostly use it for word processing, financial software and some music. I don't go for the games that require top of the line graphics and sound. I do want something reliable. I prefer to spend less than $500 but would be able to stretch to around $700. Any recommendations?

I know eMachines are pretty cheap, but are they at least decent quality?

Thanks for all the help!

2007-02-02 07:29:02 · 3 answers · asked by Erin 7 in Desktops