Hardware - March 2007

I HAVE LOST THE MANEL TO HOOK THIS HP UP

2007-03-29 08:05:10 · 1 answers · asked by MIKE M 1 in Scanners

Toshiba Satellite
1.6 GHz Core 2 Duo,
2 GB RAM (Preinstalled: 1GB Ram)
160 GB Hard Drive
Windows XP Professional (Preinstalled: Vista Home Premium)
On Sale for $850, cut down from $1000
Total Cost was $1020

2007-03-29 07:49:16 · 14 answers · asked by MuRcIElaGo 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm very confused. I have Vista Home Premium and a shiny new Wacom tablet. I'd like to use some of the tablet PC specific Vista features using my tablet (something that apparently seems quite possible and automatic) but, er, it's not happening. I can doodle with my pen and control the screens with it, but I'd like to be able to use some of the handwriting recognition thingys and Windows Journal and such as well. My tablet's installed... So now what?

2007-03-29 07:40:35 · 2 answers · asked by Cati 2 in Add-ons

I didn't think it would be this awkward. I'll try a different one.............

2007-03-29 07:21:19 · 2 answers · asked by MJ Stewy 1 in Add-ons

just showed up today

2007-03-29 07:08:24 · 4 answers · asked by yoyo 2 in Monitors

I have to chose a new laptop since my laptop is not working properly and I have to get a replacement for it. Please let me know if 512MB RAM is enough for standard use. Thanks you

2007-03-29 06:58:42 · 12 answers · asked by Bhawna M 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

If one formats their C drive, does the computer start up in DOS, thus allowing you to re-install windows via DOS? Asking because i need to re-install XP.

2007-03-29 06:39:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

I bought a SAMSUNG 740N 17 in. monitor. When i connected it and used it, it worked fine for about 10 min. but after then a yellow line is coming on the screen. What should i do??

2007-03-29 06:38:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

I have 20-20 vision and have used CRTS for 11+ years without any problems. I received my first LCD 3 weeks ago (Dell 1907FPv which is supposed to be a good monitor) and after 4 hours, I literally went and had my eyes examined. It took 4 days for my sight to get back to 20-20. I have turned the brightness way down, and when I put up vertical & horizontal line test patterns and move them between a high end CRT and the LCD, the difference on my eyes is drastic. (I can't stand to look at the test pattern on the LCD for more than 30 seconds).
I used to work on motion picture projection systems, so I am sensitive to images that are not crisp and clear.
I think this idea that LCDs cause less eye strain is WAY off the mark, but maybe it is just this particular LCD model.

2007-03-29 06:30:38 · 6 answers · asked by Charles B 1 in Monitors

I don't know if 'chips' is the right word, but I think you'll know what I mean. I have 256 RAM now, but I would like to upgrade in the near future.

2007-03-29 06:29:54 · 7 answers · asked by Dragon 5 in Desktops

Ok, basically I've heard that you get optimal performance when your Front Side Bus speed matches the speed of your RAM.

"Santa Rosa" is being released by Intel soon. It has a new 800 MHz FSB. Most laptop RAM, however, is still at 533 or 667 MHz.

So, the question is, will 800 MHz RAM be available when buying a computer? If not, how big a deal will this be? Would the 667 FSB be better?

Cheers.

2007-03-29 06:28:35 · 2 answers · asked by wulfric2012 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I want to use my Windows XP Media Center PC as a DVR, and then watch the DVRed content on my HDTV. I have:
- DirecTV for TV
- Comcast for internet (not sure if this or the above matter, but ya never know...)
- 2 PCI slots, 1 PCIe slot
- Lots of internal and external hard drive space
- Full specs: http://reviews.cnet.com/HP_Pavilion_Media_Center_A1640n_Core_2_Duo_1_86_GHz_2_GB_RAM_250_GB_HDD/4507-3118_7-32103840.html?tag=sub

I know I need a TV tuner (preferably a dual tuner) and some other equipment to do this. My PC and TV are not in the same room currently. Can I record in HD on my PC and use an Xbox 360, or another similar HD device, to stream content to my TV? Which tuners are best? What other hardware do I need? How should I set it all up? Thanks for any and all advice on this.

2007-03-29 06:28:15 · 1 answers · asked by Dean 2 in Add-ons

My hard disk constantly spins, and makes very loud annoying sound. I traced the problem to Limewire. Turned off the uploads. Still hard disk kept on spinning. FInally, had to shut Limewire down. The problem has started only recently. Earlier, I was using Limewire without any problems. Please help me use Liewire peacefully again.

2007-03-29 06:25:09 · 3 answers · asked by Vivek C 1 in Other - Hardware

my laptop is an ole IBM thinkpad with really low ram but it has a decent prossesor but not he best and the hard drive is compleatly broken and crashed.

I heard you can get a 40 gig hardrive for 80$ and i know a computer tech guy and he said he could put it in and install it. but other than that how much would the parts cost?

2007-03-29 06:12:13 · 19 answers · asked by ima_applemango 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

how much watts must my powersupply have to support the x1950xt?

2007-03-29 06:05:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2007-03-29 05:56:42 · 5 answers · asked by Brian S 1 in Desktops

I have a NEC 3550A dvd burner in my computer. It worked perfectly with Windows XP Pro, but since I installed Media Center it only works about 25% of the time. It's kind of hit or miss. It is more likely to burn a dvd correctly than a cd. Any help would be great.

2007-03-29 05:56:08 · 1 answers · asked by MEL 1 in Add-ons

I bought an Internal (WD250JBRTL) EIDE hard drive with the intent of using it as a "removable USB storage". I set the jumper to the slave setting and installed it in an IDE enclosure. My computers recognizes that a USB device has been plugged in but will not show the drive in "my computer", Is there a compatibility issue between EIDE and IDE ???

2007-03-29 05:43:03 · 4 answers · asked by M3155 1 in Add-ons

2007-03-29 05:39:04 · 6 answers · asked by joker4u07 2 in Add-ons

I am looking for headphones that can hook up to my CPU for music, and also to the phone for calls.

Does such a headset exist? If so where can I buy one?

Thanks in advance!

2007-03-29 05:30:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I have tried the troubleshooting procedures but nothing it suggested works. All my cables are plugged correctly, including the port to the hard drive. My printer screen says, that there is no connection to the computer. However, when I go to the control panel and click on printer and the status. The computer says the printer is ready. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Okay God bless you.

2007-03-29 05:04:45 · 2 answers · asked by super saiyan 3 6 in Printers

2007-03-29 04:49:21 · 2 answers · asked by beauty g 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i know that i can't put it on the floor but i was wondering if i were to put it horizontal if there would be any problems.

i have a normal size tower and it's a gateway. any help would be great. thanks. :]

2007-03-29 04:44:31 · 8 answers · asked by ayo_ari 2 in Desktops

It seems to have no buttons for adjusting brightness contrast, horizontal and vertical alignment etc. How do you fix this? Is it done by the OS instead then? I run fedora but cannot find any option to allow for monitor settings from the OS. Any ideas?

2007-03-29 04:22:24 · 7 answers · asked by Vijay Krishnan 1 in Monitors

help me solve this proplem

2007-03-29 04:20:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I am in the process of purchasing a new PC. I currently have DSL on my pc. How do I install the DSL on my new PC? Will I need to pull out the card from my old PC and instal it on my new one?

2007-03-29 04:10:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

might be something wrong with the Sound card , but yet my speakers work perfectly .

2007-03-29 04:02:40 · 5 answers · asked by d s 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-03-29 03:51:23 · 6 answers · asked by mystery girl 1 in Add-ons

I did google research and never got a stright simple answer.

2007-03-29 03:50:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I'm not talking about replacing a hard drive because you ran out of space, I'm talking about how long someone's been able to keep it without it failing.
I guess if you have an expensive one, it's gonna last longer, but I just want to have a general idea about the maximum lifespan of a hard disk drive. Then if my drive fails I won't feel bad if I know I got the most use out of it.

2007-03-29 03:46:50 · 8 answers · asked by ----0---- 4 in Other - Hardware