Hardware - June 2007

2007-06-17 10:33:24 · 7 answers · asked by George L 1 in Other - Hardware

Im trying to install windows on this hard drive http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?driveid=299&langua
And i need drivers or something since its a SATA. Does anyone who what driver i need? Please let me know. Thanks.

2007-06-17 10:30:02 · 3 answers · asked by Roscoe 2 in Other - Hardware

I have been looking for a college laptop for quite a while now, and I've finally narrowed my choices down, but do have a few questions.

The choice is mainly between the Lenovo T61p and the Asus G1S-A1 (aka simply G1S). (Note: Money is not an issue/factor so please don't worry about cost - and no, I don't want an Alienware and I want something 15" or less).

1. I know that Lenovo builds top quality laptops, but how about Asus? Are they problem-prone, do they fall apart, will they last 2-4 years?

2. I'm leaning more towards the G1S simply because of the better components, yet I do feel that this laptop may have some heating issues for some odd reason.

3. Is Intel Turbocache or Fingerprint reader really that great, or could one easily live without them?

4. Finally, for someone who wants to do a bit of everything (some Adobe, Office 2007, gaming, movie watching, music listening, etc...), which laptop is best suited for the job?

Again, personal experiences are great... Thanks.

2007-06-17 10:24:38 · 2 answers · asked by DeltaX 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Will a 8 pin power connector work for a 4 pin CPU motherboard connection?

2007-06-17 10:22:45 · 5 answers · asked by mathu 1 in Other - Hardware

and if it is faster, by how much? thanks you your help

2007-06-17 10:22:05 · 7 answers · asked by pav2873 2 in Desktops

i bought a mac but ti doesnt have a phone jack port where you would plug in the phone cord, is there any extension or somethingi can get thtat will have this. like is there an adapter or something where you plug it into the usb and then at the other end there is the phone jack port? i some how need this phone jack port so ne suggestions would be helpful.

2007-06-17 10:13:40 · 4 answers · asked by Lazyboy 3 in Add-ons

im going in to High school and i want to buy a new lab top. but i'm not sure wich one is better( mac or pc). i will be writing alot of papers but i also will be sharing music videos with friends? Could you tell be wich one is better..... Could you elaborate on your answer as well. ( sorry about any spelling errors!)

2007-06-17 09:56:46 · 11 answers · asked by ..... 2 in Desktops

I'm looking at buying a replacement socket 478 motherboard. Some of the boards I'm interested in state that they support Pentium 4 Prescott. If the board is a socket 478 and not an LGA 775, shouldn't it also support a Pentium 4 Northwood?

2007-06-17 09:55:45 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-06-17 09:51:37 · 3 answers · asked by Omar F 1 in Other - Hardware

I am used to windows but i hear Mac is ok also. I would buy a Mac computer and put Windows XP or Vista. Would that be a bad thing to do?

2007-06-17 09:45:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

My motherboard can operate DDR ram. I wonder what happen if I put into my motherboard DDRII (DDR2).

2007-06-17 09:45:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Can I upgrade my MacBook Pro's hard drive?

I have 120 GB but I need more, is there any store or website where I can upgrade?

2007-06-17 09:45:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a HP Pavilion dv6000 and I like to upgrade my video card. From looking at the bottom, it looks like the only possible thing I can remove myself is the hard drive and RAM. But do you think there are people out there that can help on this?

2007-06-17 09:44:29 · 3 answers · asked by ShadowX 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-06-17 09:22:16 · 5 answers · asked by sooner 1 in Add-ons

2007-06-17 09:18:16 · 3 answers · asked by marilyn r 1 in Printers

I want to get a memory stick and it is 1Gb how much can that store? give me a figure please, in pictures, songs and videos thanks

2007-06-17 09:12:20 · 8 answers · asked by stevey226 4 in Add-ons

Any help??

2007-06-17 08:43:44 · 3 answers · asked by p0cketr0ckets 1 in Printers

Have you noticed that processor speeds used to increase with time.... 1GHz then came the 1.8 GHz then 2.0 then 2.4 and then the 3.4 and they seem to have stopped at 3.2 GHz speed. Now we go in to DUAL-CORE processors... the only thing is that these dual-core things are back to 1.8 GHz ! Or... "DUAL-CORE 1.8 GHz" -- Can anyone explain please what is happening ?! Why haven't processors continue to rise in speed instead of what appears to be a con alternative ?

2007-06-17 08:36:08 · 12 answers · asked by RED-CHROME 6 in Desktops

2007-06-17 08:02:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

dreamlander, do you know how to insrust me in elementry instrutions how to get my pixel range and resolution back right? i already went to the properities and etc. help you're on the money.

2007-06-17 07:51:54 · 1 answers · asked by scotty 1 in Monitors

Now I can't installed my new printer beacuse the cd to installed the program is not read???Please help me

2007-06-17 07:32:31 · 6 answers · asked by pretty1joanna 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-06-17 07:28:21 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Can anyone help? I was about to install windowsxp onto another pc and the disc has broken. I would be really grateful if someone could send me the installation by email or the cd itself Thanks

2007-06-17 07:24:38 · 7 answers · asked by honey 3 in Desktops

Sometimes when I start my computer I can't browse the web. I start explorer and it won't budge. I delete the browsing history and clear it out and restart explorer and it still won't move. I have to restart the computer and then it's works. What's going on and how do I fix it? I have a Vaio pc which I got in 03.

2007-06-17 07:23:51 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

The 802.11n card is going to jack up the price by $60. Is the "n" service widely available yet? Would I be better off just upgrading at a later time?

On a side note, just wanted to confirm... "No Wireless LAN (Antenna Only)" means that I would have to purchase a PC card with an antenna sticking out the side, correct?

2007-06-17 07:10:28 · 4 answers · asked by mhovanes21 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

i've unplugged it and held the power button down for a minute and nothing

2007-06-17 06:58:51 · 4 answers · asked by derek s 1 in Desktops

...So I've heard.
Is it true? Because my laptop (which is new) is very slow so to speak. It's an HP Pavilion dv6000 and it's hot most of the time to the point that I can smell the smoke. ( NO it's not burning, i can just smell the steam or something )

Help?

2007-06-17 06:30:43 · 4 answers · asked by MagicFlakes 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

Which one is better from the following for simple home use i.e. Documents, Spreadsheets, presentations, Web-Surfing, Web-Programming, Animations.

1.
CPU: Pentium D 960 3.0 Ghz
512 mb ram
160 gb hdd
Vista Home Basic Legal
DVD-RW
TFT 15" monitor
Price: INR Rs. 31, 500 (Vista legal license incl.)
US $787.5

2.
CPU: Core 2 Duo 1.86 Ghz 1066 Mhz FSB
512 Mb RAM
160 GB HDD
CRT 17" Monitor
Linux
Rs 4500 Windows XP legal license
DVD-RW
Total Price: INR Rs 36, 600
US $915

For TFT monitor 2000/4000 extra in the second one. Which one is more relaible. Does Vista has any problems or will it be slow?

We already know to use Windows XP and it is ok. Will there be any problems with Vista?

2007-06-17 06:20:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

i have a compaq presario desktop and i need to know where the video card is located

2007-06-17 06:19:50 · 2 answers · asked by ♥Zoe'sMomma♥ 1 in Desktops

i have a acer travelmate 2414WLMi

2007-06-17 06:18:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks