Hardware - May 2007

I am looking for a way to use my monitor as a TV when I travel, but I don't want to lug my desktop with me. I wondered if their is some type of device I could hook it up to convert the cable TV to the DVI cable I have going in the monitor. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

2007-05-01 14:57:51 · 4 answers · asked by amberandclark 1 in Monitors

Will this play games...
i know its not going to be a gaming machine, but can it handle games like counter strike source?

only thing is it is refurbished
$655.00 (w/shipping)
here are the specs

Gateway MX6448
Windows XP media center
AMD Turion 64 x2 1.6 ghz (hypertransport tech.)
120 GB hard drive
1 GB of RAM
Ati Radeon Xpress 1150 (up to128 mb shared memory)
Integrated Modem
Integrated Lan
Built in WiFi
6 Cell Lithium-ion
15.4 inch widescreen

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2912722&sku=G153-MX6448

there is the link
answer my question and tell me how well you think i did on the deal...

2007-05-01 14:53:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm debating between a computer with an AMDAthlon 64 X2, 5200+; or an Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 / 2.13 GHz. If I am going to be doing some average gaming and also a bit of video and music of course, which one should I get? I dont want to get the Intel and later realize its going to suck for gaming, or whatever else its for. I heard AMD's are good for gaming, but whats really going on?
If I get the AMD am I going to be disappointed I didn't get the Intel? The debate is between these two particular processors only.

2007-05-01 14:50:11 · 6 answers · asked by Technics 2 in Desktops

how do you know what kind of printer to buy? does it have to be the same kind as your comp?

2007-05-01 14:42:42 · 7 answers · asked by lgoandeco 2 in Printers

2007-05-01 14:41:59 · 12 answers · asked by Jason S 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

i love computers maximum time spent on internet

2007-05-01 14:38:45 · 11 answers · asked by sharad g 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-05-01 14:38:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

What exactly is the difference between the two image resolutions?

2007-05-01 14:30:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

cannot pull up Incrediable mail

2007-05-01 14:22:00 · 13 answers · asked by abbyourdog 1 in Other - Hardware

I recently wrote about the monitor. I followed the advice of Alex (I think that was who it was) and attached it to my other computer. It worked like a charm. I have taken everything loose like the hard drive, dvd player and CD and then attached each one individually like a web site recommended but still not luck. I know the monitor works but how can I install windows again ..someone said that may be the problem...if the monitor isn't working. I wouldn't be able to install windows without seeing something on the screen.

2007-05-01 14:21:57 · 2 answers · asked by fayettevilledoug 1 in Monitors

the memory card is from my digital camera

2007-05-01 14:17:19 · 3 answers · asked by anonimouse 2 in Scanners

For a while I've have weird glitches with my monitor going to Power Saving Mode.

And finally one day it would not switch back. Now. I know that if I remove my Graphics Card (ATI x850pro) from the AGP port and use the onboard video thru Mobo (intel 865GBF) it will work.

So it is obviously not a monitor/cable issue. It's either the AGP port or card.

I don't have access to other comps or cards.
and tries seeing if card was loose.

I never changed anything in bios. One day it just stopped.

What do i do?

2007-05-01 13:52:35 · 3 answers · asked by petertucker_art 2 in Add-ons

2007-05-01 13:51:20 · 2 answers · asked by lssc100 1 in Other - Hardware

I am taking screenshots with my Macbook Pro. Usually they save to the desktop. I hear the little camera sound and the pics are no where to be found...any suggestions?

2007-05-01 13:40:54 · 2 answers · asked by Potato C 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Umm I checked on the site but they didnt have any info about the schedule .
So... can any 1 please tell me what time is BestBuy close from Monday to Sunday . Thanks alot i appreciated !

2007-05-01 13:15:28 · 0 answers · asked by Joey 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i need all of them includeing the ones that comes with windows, a cleaning program decided to clear any inactive drivers so i lost them all please help

2007-05-01 12:49:35 · 1 answers · asked by ineedacar 5 in Other - Hardware

I am changing my black ink cartridge. The one presently in my psc 7310xi is number 96. The one I bought in a box which recites it is for "7300 series" is number 94. Your list of supplies lists 94 as the correct cartridge. Is 94 the correct one, or should I look for a 96 black ink cartridge?

2007-05-01 12:44:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

If i am not mistaken my computer is running at 568Mb of Ram...but I just read that my computer is capable of running at 2Gb of Ram. How do I increase this?....i may not be able to and just talking out my butt....its worth a shot

2007-05-01 12:41:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I fixed the jam and my printer will make copies not connected to the computer ,but it won'te print my documents because the computer still thinks it's jammed. What do I do?

2007-05-01 12:39:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

2007-05-01 12:27:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

radeon 9600 pro advantage

nvidia geforce fx 5200

2007-05-01 12:21:55 · 3 answers · asked by ted g 1 in Add-ons

I am about to buy http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130074 and a http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148027 and I am wondering if they are compatible together or not, if they are not then please tell me what i need to buy (still in the same price range) to fix it. I am running a Gateway GT5220 if you need to know any other info about compatibility. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2007-05-01 11:37:22 · 2 answers · asked by bigboidranker 2 in Add-ons

I know windex is okay to use with a cotton swab, but right now I only have something called "glass cleaner" ( and it says with ammonia ) hah i'm not sure is this okay to use?

2007-05-01 11:32:35 · 8 answers · asked by Shayna<3 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

its for my researcch i am new to the use of inernet i tried to search the web never worked thank u in advance

2007-05-01 11:25:53 · 3 answers · asked by crazy and mad olivia 1 in Printers

My monitor will stay on when I plug in the computer for about three seconds and then it clicks off. The light on the keyboard indicates that it is asleep. So I went thru the steps of checking out each part to see if that was it but it still does the same. Finally I unplugged the monitor from the computer and just plugged in the power cord for it. It still does the same. It starts to get power and within 2-3 seconds the green light goes out and the power light turns amber indicating its off. When I hit the power button on the monitor it goes thru these same steps again but it never lights up. I don't know of any switch or reset button. What do you think? Is it shot or is there a way to reset it?

2007-05-01 10:31:04 · 4 answers · asked by fayettevilledoug 1 in Monitors

I just put in a new hard drive and installed windows XP. My computer had sound before this changes. I checked all my connections and they are plugged in, I checked the sound device and its enabled and installed. I have sound blaster by the way, how do I correct this. Thanks in advance.

2007-05-01 10:29:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-05-01 10:28:09 · 4 answers · asked by ? 7 in Monitors

I need a laptop with built in wireless internet, it needs to have windows vista, I need to be able to play the newest and best games on it, and it should be good for writing documents and making powerpoint presentations.

2007-05-01 10:06:21 · 7 answers · asked by Lexi 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I would like to build a new computer to replace aging system that is also experiencing intermittent lockups (haven't been able to troubleshoot it but believe it to be hardware related rather than OS). What I'm looking for is people who have used motherboards from several manufacturers and have a favorite that they would use for their next system. In addition to being able to support this processor, I'd like the board to also support the following:

- minimum 4GB RAM (dual channel, DDR-2 800)
- 2 x PCI Express x16 w/ SLI support
- SATA 3.0 Gb/s
- at least one IDE port
- minimum 4 USB 2.0 ports
- on board audio
- on board 10/100/1000 Ethernet
- ATX form factor

Optionally, I'd like the following support too:
- hardware RAID 0,1
- compatible with Linux and/or Solaris x86 (on board network usually a driver issue)
- support more than just the CPU fan speed monitoring

Please avoid providing just a benchmark link unless backing up a statement. (I can find plenty of those on my own) Thanks

2007-05-01 09:55:30 · 4 answers · asked by Jim Maryland 7 in Desktops

2007-05-01 09:28:38 · 9 answers · asked by cappman500 1 in Laptops & Notebooks