Hardware - July 2007

I have a Notebook (with WLAN and Wi-Fi Connection) and a Desktop PC with no Wi-Fi. What router would be the best for me? I need very good speed and a pretty good range. I can go anywhere up to about $100 (give or take.)

2007-07-13 14:26:26 · 5 answers · asked by xtreme5215 1 in Add-ons

1: should i get a DirectX 10 card? ---- a few weeks ago i was gona get a Geforce 7600 GT cause its cheap and plays a few games i wanna play
2: are DirectX10 cards compatible with DirectX9? ---- i have no idea why but people are saying this and i wanna get my facts straight.
3: other than DirectX10, is it a good idea to upgrade to Vista? ---- i looked around and saw that HOLYCRAP a bunch of games arnt playable on vista! wth? i wanna stay with XP cause it has more games, or at least until a few more games are for vista that are for XP also.
4: whats a good cheap (50 - 150) card for DirectX10 and 9 (one for each)

thanks all =)

2007-07-13 14:10:46 · 4 answers · asked by kension7 2 in Add-ons

is 256 MB bigger than 1.0 GB / 1GB

and is 1GB bigger than 1.0 GB

What are the differences?

2007-07-13 14:02:11 · 12 answers · asked by frankiethunders 2 in Add-ons

Does anyone know where I can buy (stores or websites) a laptop with Windows XP not vista? Details? Thanks.

2007-07-13 13:25:25 · 10 answers · asked by hello. it's me. 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

i'm using a new keyboard and each time i type @ it automaticaly opens up outlook express this is very anoying. So i was wondering if this is some kind of shortcut built into my keyboard how can disable it, all answers apreciated

2007-07-13 13:15:34 · 4 answers · asked by claire d 2 in Other - Hardware

because im thinking of buying one and im not sure if it comes with or if you have to buy a external wireless connection adapter

2007-07-13 12:52:45 · 3 answers · asked by lightningstrik3s 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-07-13 12:16:32 · 1 answers · asked by Drose 1 in Desktops

why do low end computers with windows vista come with only 512 MB of ram when it needs at least 1 gig to run smoothly.

2007-07-13 12:11:10 · 9 answers · asked by mcmatrix12000 3 in Desktops

Hi,
I'm listing a desktop computer on ebay soon and I need to know the approximate value to come up with an opening bid price or a buy it now. Either the value or a good listing price would be helpful!

Compaq Presairo:
AMD Sempron 3000+ 2.0ghz
1GB RAM
256MB nvidia geforce 5200
120GB hard drive
CD-RW/DVD-ROM optical drive
802.11g wifi card
front media card reader and audio ports
Windows Vista Ultimate (x86)
Office 2007 Enterprise
mouse and keyboard (came with the computer)

Thanks

2007-07-13 12:09:51 · 5 answers · asked by George 1 in Desktops

If so,is it just a case of installing it or do i have to go into other settings too?

2007-07-13 12:03:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2007-07-13 11:46:23 · 4 answers · asked by Andres 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-07-13 11:39:59 · 5 answers · asked by dennis bates b 2 in Desktops

How do I enable my Yohoo email communications. I have a Mac Pro notebook. Is this the only way I can send another user a message?

2007-07-13 11:34:40 · 1 answers · asked by ALAN P 6 in Laptops & Notebooks

So ppl (using pc's) will send me excel files using just plain ole Arial 12 pt. Yet when I open it up on my mac, the words will still be readable but the spacing is all messed up. Between certain letters in a word, it will have too much space or be too crunched up! This is driving me crazy and everyone just blames the macintosh! LOL I'm ready to resolve this issue once and for all!!! Please help! =)

2007-07-13 11:31:27 · 3 answers · asked by modules 2 in Desktops

I'm looking for a mid priced gaming computer...I know you can add graphics, memory, and hard drive later as long as the power supply can handle it.. so I guess I'm more interested in the type of prosessor to use and the diff. between them

2007-07-13 11:28:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Do anyone know where i can fin gateway 4026gz hard drive if you do give me a link or if you have a hard drive like im asking put it on ebay plz and thanks

2007-07-13 11:27:47 · 2 answers · asked by James Bond 1 in Desktops

i want a new computer but i dont know which to get cuz i have a really slow computer and ima get a new computer but i dont know wut to get a vista or a dell can u guys PLZ!! tell me thx!!! =] =p

2007-07-13 11:25:13 · 7 answers · asked by Daniel f 1 in Desktops

I found a pretty good deal on an Apple iBook G3....

*500MHz
* 20 GB ATA hard drive
* Mac OS X

All of this for only $289.99.

The problem is that I reallly don't know much about Macs.
Any information would be greatly appreciated!


Is this limited in anyway? I am not going to be doing any media editing... mostly school work, browsing, and adding music to my iPod.

2007-07-13 11:19:36 · 12 answers · asked by sunflower1237 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I broke the charger.

Stupid me.

Anyway, I would like to know if theres anyway to use my laptop without the charger? thanks

2007-07-13 11:16:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I really want an apple ibook g3 clamshell but the only place i can find online that sells them cheap is ebay and i really dont want to bid on them so please if you know who sells them online please let me know. If possible price range without shipping 60-100$.

2007-07-13 11:04:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

here is the address:

http://cgi.ebay.com/VGA-Card-to-S-Video-RCA-TV-Display-Cable-Adapter-WOW_W0QQitemZ130132175216QQihZ003QQcategoryZ31531QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

2007-07-13 10:52:14 · 3 answers · asked by toolfan9000 2 in Monitors

There seems to be something wrong with my monitor screen. Its hard to explain but it is easy enough to read the writing but if there is a block of colour it seems to be wriggling and moving. (like when someone wears something with a dogtooth check design on telly!)

Can anybody tell me what the problem is and how to fix it.

Thank you in advance

2007-07-13 10:38:42 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

the E6420 speed is 2.13GHZ and the E6600 speed is 2.4GHZ is will it run better with the E6600 then the E6420? Is it realy worth the extra 200.00 for the E6420?

2007-07-13 10:33:23 · 3 answers · asked by chris_pusateri 1 in Desktops

2007-07-13 10:23:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

When the computer is turned on, it makes the starting up noise but the screen remains green.The top of the screen is very green and at the bottom it fades to a very very light green/white. The shades of green are in perfect rectangles.
Please help!

2007-07-13 10:21:24 · 4 answers · asked by Hey 2 in Monitors

I just wondered if anyone around could possibly point me in the right direction.

My sister, who's deluded about her singing :) and wants to participate in a local singing competition.

To listen to her singing, she wants to be able to sing using the microphone and hear it herself using the headphone both at the same time. So far, I failed to help her towards doing it, regardless of having headphone with 2 cable (black & red) i.e. mic's & headset.

It's different to sing and hear our sound normally than hearing the same from a headset, whereby the clarity of sound can be focused upon further.

Using the headphone, she can speak and get her sound recorded, however, its ONLY after the actual recording could she hear the sound but what she wanted was to sing and hear at the same time.

Currently I use Audacity & so far I fail to see anything that allows me to do so. Could anyone possibly help?

2007-07-13 10:16:12 · 2 answers · asked by j4mes_bond25 2 in Other - Hardware

I bought the package with the fan in it and the package came and it just had a fan and the processor, no thermal paste. The instructions dont mention, or show, putting on thermal paste before installing it and turning it on so I am wondering whether I need it or not.

2007-07-13 10:15:53 · 2 answers · asked by stanli121 3 in Desktops

I have a Dell Dimension E310 and want to upgrade to Vista and get the Aero UI.. Im going to get an iPod nano (idk if im really getting 1) for my bday (which is 08/04) and will that work with Vista.... Oh and 2GB RAM xD thanks for your help..

2007-07-13 10:15:07 · 2 answers · asked by __.::PLANET::.__ 2 in Desktops

i am gonna buy this video card from ebay ( BFG 8600 GT )

its 100 % Brand New Sealed Box

$135 shipped

is that a good deal?
guys please give me some opinions

thank you !~~~! have a great weekend !!!

2007-07-13 09:50:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

If I keep on installing and uninstalling something will it mess up my computer??

2007-07-13 09:31:23 · 6 answers · asked by Lady Di 2 in Other - Hardware