Hardware - August 2007

I'm planning on buying an iMac and I am trying to decide if getting the 2.8GHz Core 2 Extreme is worth the extra $250, instead of the Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz. Looking at the performance charts here, looks like there's several different versions of the Core 2 Extreme processor:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.html

Anyone know which or the Core 2 Extremes Apple is using in the new iMacs?

2007-08-07 09:54:07 · 1 answers · asked by Fangorn 1 in Desktops

ok so i installed limewire on my laptop about umm 1 week ago, but now my internet is so slow, do you guys have any advice on how to fix it other than deleting it , ? help plz. =(

2007-08-07 09:48:28 · 5 answers · asked by CaCutie 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

my dad has gotten a new dell Notebook and he gave me his Mac iBook he hasn't used his iBook in about a year and completely forgot everything about it. he doesn't kno the password to log in. I went to the Apple Store and bought an OS X image *tiger edtion. We i turn it on i put the CD in and at just doesn't boot from it i don't kno wut i am doing wrong so if you can please help me i;d much appreciate it. and i am not a big fan of apples i am more into PC's. so i don't kno much in how to use a mac. please help me. thank you very much. oh and i also have windows vista ultimate and was wondering if i can put that instead of OS X tiger? but first i need to kno how to boot off of it. because i kno that in a regualar PC you either press F12 or Esc to go to the setup menu but i don't see that with the Mac.

2007-08-07 09:47:44 · 3 answers · asked by Rafael L 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

o.k well...somone wants to check my computer to see if somone has been using it...and i dont want them to find out so if i were to switch the tower with another but still plug everything in would all my files still show up?

2007-08-07 09:40:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-08-07 09:37:27 · 5 answers · asked by Nicola W 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

when I reinstalled windows xp I lost it and I treid everything i know.To try and reinstal iit. I have a Gate way laptop and it came with a wireless card but know it is not working.Or how do I if i have to take it out and put it back in, if so what does it look like.. Please Help I frive for a living and it would really be awesome to pick up a Wi_Fi signal again

2007-08-07 09:36:51 · 3 answers · asked by the archer 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

is there a way you can use the keychain to get peoples passwords?

2007-08-07 09:25:41 · 1 answers · asked by ? 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

just bought a new laptop with windows vista and im currently trying to install the internet. but when i insert the cd for the internet it says,
"No administration priviliges detected,
The currently logged on user does not have administration privilages.
This is preventing us installing your software
Please log on as administrator"
I am the only user, so this should mean that im the administrator? what do i need to do
any help is much appreciated, thankyou

2007-08-07 08:41:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I'm thirteen years old, I never get allowance, and I'm too young for a job...ughh a girl can dream can't she? Desperate...plz help nayone I can call for a cheaper deal at least

2007-08-07 08:22:15 · 6 answers · asked by Michelle K 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a windows xp and i want to find out how much space has been used on my computer?

2007-08-07 08:05:41 · 6 answers · asked by datgirlsoclassy 1 in Other - Hardware

Is a 559MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 (UMA) a good card for a laptop?

2007-08-07 07:51:48 · 2 answers · asked by willy d 2 in Add-ons

or is there only one slot?

2007-08-07 07:40:32 · 4 answers · asked by michelle112785 3 in Add-ons

I need to get my computer ready for college...and they are asking me to have a lot of requirements. How do I find out the RAM, what Intel I have, free space and if i have an Ethernet card?

2007-08-07 07:03:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Are they good laptops, do they break easy and are their parts expensive to replace?

2007-08-07 06:59:25 · 4 answers · asked by casey p 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

probably an obvious answer too this but can't find a clear answer on net.

I'm having trouble installing windows onto a laptop (laptop wont recognise correct size of partition and wont fully format before installation). The hard drive is perfectly fine. The laptop is a Toshiba Equium A60. If i install a copy of windows XP on my other laptop, Dell Inspiron 6000, will it work on the Toshiba once i put the hard drive back in?

2007-08-07 06:57:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Is it hard?
LOL, I'm just curious, I don't want to screw my computer up.

2007-08-07 06:56:19 · 3 answers · asked by hello, world 4 in Other - Hardware

It has taken my son 11 months to save $400. He's looking at eMachines from Best Buy. He's only 12. He doesn't need much. I'm nervous going outside of retail because my son will lose warranty options. One person I spoke to on craigslist says eMachines are garbage and the motherboards go out on them easy and that we should buy his. That person is selling his computer on Craigslist. We don't know what to do. Craigslist or Best Buy?

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/sys/391355908.html

Best Buys eMachine...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat103700050050

We have no computer knowledge so any advise is appreciated.

2007-08-07 06:45:53 · 7 answers · asked by 9/12er 3 in Desktops

I think I have asked this question before, but I really need help. I am not trying to PRINT, I am trying to copy the screen, and code it so I can post it on my website. My print screen key has always worked, but now it won't do anything. Could someone tell me what I need to do with it?

2007-08-07 06:41:49 · 7 answers · asked by Eric P 2 in Printers

I use publisher MS2000, and I have a scanner HP all in one but I can't find any place to change the photo format to JPEG!
On my website it will not accept anything but JPEG I am using Tripod free web site
Please help me find the answer
I appreciate the answers
Thanks
Phil

2007-08-07 06:39:28 · 4 answers · asked by philcay 1 in Scanners

Ok i cant decide which video card to get. I am looking at getting a sapphire hd 2600xt or a sapphire 1950pro. I already have windows vista and everything i just cant decide which would be better to get now. I want to play directx 10 games, but the performance of the midrange directx 10 video cards is horrible so far. Just curious what everyone else would do.

2007-08-07 06:34:12 · 3 answers · asked by Elliott B 1 in Other - Hardware

I am in the market for a laptop and see that Toshiba has pretty high ratings. Are their computers good? better than HP? I hear from some people that HPs are junk.

2007-08-07 06:31:06 · 7 answers · asked by Cubs Fan 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

go from one screen to the next at timed intervals or with a remote? Does someone have to physically use the computer mouse to go from one screen to the next on the computer?

2007-08-07 06:30:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

were can i find a card or whatever to get wireless internet for my sony laptop and how much will it cost?

2007-08-07 06:26:28 · 4 answers · asked by i luv ariana alize! 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-08-07 06:16:35 · 8 answers · asked by darlenemitchell@att.net 1 in Add-ons

Say I have a 200 gig hd and will only use 100. When installing windows would it make my computer faster if I only format 100 of it. I probably use about 60 gigs. Tell me what would be the fastest.

2007-08-07 06:14:55 · 4 answers · asked by Colin R 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-08-07 05:54:31 · 3 answers · asked by Roshan A 1 in Add-ons

2007-08-07 05:50:33 · 10 answers · asked by Dar 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-08-07 05:45:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

2007-08-07 05:41:55 · 3 answers · asked by missmayzie 7 in Printers

Hi, my Dimension 2400 currently has 512 MB RAM. I am looking to upgrade it to 1 GB of RAM by adding another 512 MB RAM stick. I am thinking about buying this one:

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10078093&catid=

Before I go and buy it, I was wondering if it is compatible with my system. I did a test at crucial.com and got this:

Maximum Memory Capacity: 2048MB
Currently Installed Memory: 512MB
Available Memory Slots: 1
Number of Banks: 2
Dual Channel Support: No
CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
CPU Family: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz Model 2, Stepping 9
CPU Speed: 2658 MHz

Currently installed memory:

DDR PC3200

Each memory slot can hold DDR PC2700,DDR PC3200 with a maximum of 1GB per slot.*



I just want to make sure I buy the right one.

Thanks! :)

2007-08-07 05:37:58 · 3 answers · asked by 2Sedins1Cup 2 in Add-ons