Hardware - August 2007

We use laptops at home at the moment and always have used laptops or PC's. I was wondering if it's worth getting a iMac or macbook. I tried using a mac a couple of days ago and found it easy to use. We would also keep the laptops so things like compatibility issuses and inferier gaming issues dont matter.
1.Do Mac's generally run smoother than PC's i.e. less crashing, less viruses, and better multi tasking
2.Are Mac's better for doing things with pictures, movies, music etc...
3.Is there much difference between a PC and a Mac appart from the desktop and design.

2007-08-17 09:46:39 · 8 answers · asked by Ihavequestions 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-08-17 09:07:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anony-mouse 3 in Printers

the green power light flashes and its supposed to stay solid green and the screen is blank. I heard a rumor that you need to download a patch or something for it to work. Is that true? where do i download it from. Also i cant find a brand name, but theres some sort of serial number on the back, is their a website where i can type it in and find the brand?

2007-08-17 08:51:21 · 2 answers · asked by ttime 1 in Monitors

2007-08-17 08:17:06 · 2 answers · asked by smittydingo 2 in Desktops

Folks, I have a problem with my laptop, turned it on this morning and went to a blue screen with all kind of message and does not go anywhere else, any way, when I boot it under safe or normal mode gives me blue screen, when I boot it in Last Kernel mode, everything is fine beside each time I click on any icon on desktop, try to install Symantec Antivirus" which has been already installed on my laptop, any suggestion how to fix it?

2007-08-17 08:06:12 · 2 answers · asked by Jim 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

because i want to put music in my PS3

2007-08-17 08:03:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Im thinking of upgrading my Computer`s memory. Is this fairly straight forward. I know what I want it`s just a matter of installing it. My owner`s manual pr-installed on my Comp. will not open for some reason, ( It used to) so Im a bit stumped.
Thanks to you all

2007-08-17 08:01:20 · 4 answers · asked by Gary Crant 7 in Add-ons

The hole has caused some color discoloration of yellow and red. But the screen behind this is okay..What can I do?

2007-08-17 07:51:41 · 5 answers · asked by linda s 1 in Monitors

2007-08-17 07:48:56 · 1 answers · asked by Edward H 1 in Monitors

Just a piece of question,do it need to leave the computer 24hrs or it is fine to turn if off after always it used.For me it save power but would it be damage the computer if i turn it off after it use?...

2007-08-17 07:48:45 · 5 answers · asked by jhun 1 in Desktops

2007-08-17 07:33:45 · 12 answers · asked by tam cowan 2 in Printers

2007-08-17 07:28:27 · 2 answers · asked by 22 4 in Monitors

2007-08-17 07:08:50 · 16 answers · asked by roseislandblue 2 in Desktops

Recentaly i got a gift, this computer that has 3gb of ram and geforce 7350Le graphics card. Will the graphics card support games coming out this year or maybe even earlier next year. Like say team fortress 2?

this is the comp: http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/HP-Pavilion-Media-Center-TV-PC-M-8120-N/sem/rpsm/oid/185193/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

2007-08-17 06:56:26 · 5 answers · asked by Sio B 1 in Desktops

We bought it used and the previous owner used something on it that has left really bad circular streaks.

2007-08-17 06:53:22 · 2 answers · asked by Heather M 1 in Monitors

I have purchased an adaptor that links my laptop hard drive to my PC via USB. I need to recover data from this drive as my laptop is no longer working. When connected it displays all folders/files apart from my personal folder in the Documents and Settings section. It says 'Access is denied'. Would this be because I had a user name and password to log on to my laptop? Are there any ways of getting round this does anybody know? My laptop ran Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and I just set up a username and password myself in Control Panel.

2007-08-17 06:50:05 · 9 answers · asked by southernlad 1 in Desktops

Sorry! I'm not technologically advanced if this question sounds stupid.

2007-08-17 06:27:19 · 5 answers · asked by Buggaboo 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have heard that Dell hardware is kinda selective and is only compatible with other Dell Hardware. I want to start building my own computers, but think maybe buying a new Dell and adding to it piece by piece is a good place to start before I build one from scratch. Do you agree? And is it possible to add other-party hardware like a GeForce video card to a Dell machine? Thanks a lot.

2007-08-17 06:12:58 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

The problem is that, after installing an AGP video card, it wasn't detected automatically by the system. I'll need to disable the integrated card in BIOS but I don't have a display to work with.
what do I do?

2007-08-17 06:11:52 · 5 answers · asked by stncyrs 1 in Monitors

how much would you pay for an Apple PowerBook G4 15" screen (around 6 years old, I think)

2007-08-17 06:11:43 · 3 answers · asked by jzajzu 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-08-17 05:58:58 · 4 answers · asked by raj 1 in Other - Hardware

Is the AGP slot different in ddr and ddr2 motherboards? I thought they where the same but I ordered a new graphics card for my ASUS k8n and it wouldn't fit. it was a DDR2. any suggestions on a new GC?

2007-08-17 05:53:59 · 4 answers · asked by Black Sheep 1 2 in Add-ons

a green light shows that they are on during start up. When I open up MY COMPUTER icon it does not show that I have those drivers. CDs dont play or install and nothing can be downloaded to them.

2007-08-17 05:15:31 · 7 answers · asked by dfwmyb 1 in Add-ons

2007-08-17 05:11:49 · 2 answers · asked by Allison M 2 in Monitors

There are now scorch marks on the prongs on the plug and on extension lead. Is the extension lead the problem?

2007-08-17 05:07:29 · 4 answers · asked by Pickle 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

i bought a new computer with vista on it and i have a newish laptop with xp on it, it says its vista compatable so i know it would work but i never got a windows vista cd with my new computer so i was wondering if it was possable to take that vista on my new computer and put on my laptop?

2007-08-17 04:57:17 · 5 answers · asked by andrew c 2 in Other - Hardware

I bought a new board and new ram i researched the ram and board they are compatible when i try to turn it on the monitor will not come on and there is a red light right beside the ram slots can any one help??
THANKS
Also this is a desktop board.

2007-08-17 04:17:19 · 1 answers · asked by Dustin S 1 in Monitors

I think my screen's gone dull. I can still read pretty well, but the white background on the screen doesn't look real bright. It looks like the screen is at a bad angle and I've tried every possible angle. HELP!! Thanks!!

2007-08-17 04:16:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

My keyboard is not just dirty with dust, but there are also crumbs and gunk underneath the keys. I want to know an easy, safe way to get this stuff out.

2007-08-17 04:15:03 · 4 answers · asked by thevision9 2 in Other - Hardware

I used to play World of Warcraft with a Geforce 6800 (128MB). I played with high Video settings, and I got a maximum 35fps average was 20fps.. Now I play with a Geforce 7300 GT (512MB), and I still have the same amount of fps. It isn't a big concern for me, but I'd like to know how to get my Video Card running at its fastest speed.

2007-08-17 04:02:43 · 3 answers · asked by Roadkill 1 in Other - Hardware