Hardware - September 2007

I have a Samsung DVD-Rom SD-616Q drive. I tried googling it and just got infromation on drivers for it. I need to know if this is a writer or not. I am wanting to copy and burn some old DVD's I have for a friend and i am not sure what this is. Once I know I will know if I need to buy a DVD burner/writer or not. Thanks?

2007-09-25 05:19:15 · 11 answers · asked by Stefbear 5 in Add-ons

I have a Toshiba Laptop that was unplugged for a while and when I tried to to plug it up and use it there was a RTC battery failure on the screen. Common for not being plugged up for so long. This laptop was in working condition, but the fan had stopped working so I stop using it.

I just replace the fan and the RTC battery. The RTC Battery required for me to almost completely disassemble the laptop. I put every thing togeather, and put it on the charger until the next day. The power is working, battery is fully charged, and the fan even kicks on, but the screen is not displaying at all. It is pitch black as if it is not receiving any power. The Screen was working until I did repairs, so I am think that I have possibly forgot to hook something back up. I made sure that I was grounded, so static should not be an issue. Can't figure out what I have missed. All help is welcomed.

Thanks

2007-09-25 05:05:50 · 1 answers · asked by Kissable_Kim 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

This days my computer is too slow...specially when I'm on the internet ( I made some tests for the speed of the internet and is a good speed). I don't have so many things on it...just some songs and a couple of pictures, but I don't know what is wrong with him. What can I do to make it faster?
please help!!!

2007-09-25 04:39:07 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2007-09-25 04:33:31 · 5 answers · asked by QueenofSelics 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-09-25 04:29:54 · 2 answers · asked by Bill B 1 in Printers

i have a pc desktop and a macbook and one monitor with both vga and dvi connectors. i want to hook the pc up to the monitor using the dvi and my macbook up using the vga connector. does anyone know where i can go to get some hardware that can do this? i saw one answer, but the hardware was 150 euros, ouch.

Thanks

2007-09-25 04:23:02 · 1 answers · asked by John H 1 in Monitors

colour images are fine.. please help .. its driveing me mad.

2007-09-25 04:15:36 · 1 answers · asked by Tim h 1 in Printers

I have a computer but never had a lap and would like to get one just don't have a clue as what to get PS can't afford to expensive.$$


Item Specifics - PC Laptops
Brand: Dell Hard Drive Capacity: 120 GB
Family: XPS Screen Size: 17 inches
Processor Type: Intel Core Duo Operating System: Windows XP
Processor Model: -- Primary Drive: DVD+/-RW
Processor Speed: 2,100 MHz Condition: New, Sealed in Box
Memory (RAM): 2,000 MB

2007-09-25 03:57:00 · 1 answers · asked by sunnydays 4 in Other - Hardware

Anyone know of any good deals on external hard drives
I found the average price for a 120Gig is about $90-$100
Yet I found a 300 gig for 99.98 (little sceptical) does anyone have the Maxtor 300GB?

Just looking for ideas

2007-09-25 03:56:55 · 2 answers · asked by Zapawaf 2 in Add-ons

My laptops hard drive has now failed and i need to replace it. Is this a relatively easy process? also how can i clone my existing hard drive to the new one?

2007-09-25 03:42:01 · 4 answers · asked by wildcard_wu 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I wnt my laptop to have intel core 2 duo processor bcz i dnt wnt to compromise on processor and it shud suit my budget as well so plz guide me which laptop is gud my budget is £500
are toshiba laptops gud as well ? plzz guide me thnxx

2007-09-25 03:26:12 · 4 answers · asked by angel 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have AVG and ran a scan and it said there were no threats but last week on a site it said I contacted a trojan virus and my computer is gradually getting slower, what do I do?

2007-09-25 03:21:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

i got a new omputer oit has 1GB ram and 80GB harddrive it is it enough to run vista? because the computer cme wih vista.........but its not installing

2007-09-25 03:09:54 · 7 answers · asked by Core 2 in Add-ons

i have a dell dimension 9150.i upgraded from windows xp, full install from a disc to vista ultimate.by mistake i installed 64 bit version but my pc is 32 bit. i have read that you can not alter the version once installed.will it make any differance

2007-09-25 02:33:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I have an e-machine and have had zero problems till two days ago. I turn on my computer and I hear the fan turn on, my wireless mouse/keyboard receiver is powered, and my cable modem shows it connects with the computer. What doesn't happen is the computer won't turn all the way on or something. The green light that normally comes on in the front now doesn't. I also do not see anything on the monitor. It is like it starts to turn on but then stops. What should I do??? This is very frustrating!

2007-09-25 02:30:06 · 9 answers · asked by andy 1 in Desktops

Why is my hard drive beeping now that i dropped it.

2007-09-25 01:50:11 · 6 answers · asked by guy k 1 in Desktops

I really need some help here, I cant seem to find a program like this anywhere. If anybody knows of a program like this, or knows why i can;t find one please let me know.

2007-09-25 01:47:03 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I am planning on selling my Dell Computer that has windows xp installed. I have had this for about an year.
My question is, since all these days i had so much of private information on this computer how do i delete all of the files so that they never can be retrieved.
If i just delete files and sell the computer, files can be recovered. The only way they cannot be retrieved is if i do a format or even better low-level format. However, i do not want to mess up my existing windows xp and other other softwares.
Which leaves me with only one choice. Delete the files "somehow" so that they cannot be retrieved.

Hope i made my query clear.

Thanks in advance.

2007-09-25 01:19:00 · 4 answers · asked by boston_guy70 1 in Desktops

2007-09-25 01:18:46 · 2 answers · asked by mak 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Is more than a 1 or 2 year/s extended warranty (depending on what the actual retailer offers enough?)
Or is a extended warranty
(although with much more cost to it)
with the maximum duration of cover, a much better if not wiser option?

I suppose in one way, it depends how long you're going to use the product for.

And if looking at selling it later on,
I assume such a product will be easier to sell if it comes with an existing extended warranty?

Do you know of any particular retailers selling computer stock in Australia who do (offer) better extended warranties than other retailers/stores?

2007-09-25 01:16:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-09-25 01:15:47 · 1 answers · asked by Anuj 1 in Monitors

2007-09-25 01:13:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anuj 1 in Monitors

I have just bought an Intel Extreme QX6850 and im not on the hunt for a motherboard, I understand it either Asus or Gigabyte that i'll have to go for but im not sure what to get, budget is not a question at the moment. 1333 FSB, 8gb RAM capacity, SLI support gigabit LAN etc are things I would want on the board thanks

2007-09-24 23:43:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Hi all, i guess sumthn has happened 2 my laptop...wen i click on any icon...it automatically scrolls 2 all other icons...and finally halts at d last one...like if der r 2 options in any window ...like ok n cancel...den it automatically selects d last option...suppose cancel ...i m not able 2 click on ok...what cud be the problem .... i have tried everythn i cud...even restored my computer...checked 4 ny malicious prgrm...but i dont thnk deres ny virus...

puhleaase help me
THanks a lot

2007-09-24 23:41:22 · 1 answers · asked by Don 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

one of my friend had purchased new lap top from abroad however when it is switched on after some time it automatically switched off, and again swithced on, and it keep like that, Please help.

2007-09-24 23:35:04 · 2 answers · asked by ajai 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have GeForce MX400 as my graphic card in my PC .
http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/gf2mx400/page2.asp

I am thinking of replacing the card with this card :
http://ati.de/products/radeon7000/radeonve/index.html

The question is, which one is better ?
Thank You .

2007-09-24 23:09:18 · 3 answers · asked by nujikabane 2 in Other - Hardware

Printer is HP LAser Jet M1005. The name of document that is always pending is "Remote Downlevel Doucumet" from Guest Comp. I have even reinstalled the Printer but as soon I give print command it comes automatically and hinder the printing of other documents from any of the computer. Please help me on this.

2007-09-24 23:00:33 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

Hey all,

I'm building a new pc and i have the cpu... but it isn't the newest cpu on the market... so i'm wondering how to determine for myself what graphics card will and won't be bottlenecked my my new system.

I'd prefer not to disclose what cpu etc. my new system has... i just want to know how to figure out bottlenecking for myself instead of always needing to ask.

Thanks!

Regards, Mortagen

2007-09-24 22:45:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

This driveing me mad, its like as if someone else is moveing it? its not the usaul ball mouse its the kinda electronic one. Sometimes it jut moves upwards slowly itself....not fast but slow, anytime i go to do something on the right hand side of the screeen its like something it pulling it left, any explanation?

2007-09-24 22:11:56 · 7 answers · asked by Pinkywinky 1 in Monitors

i was wondering if this NVIDIA graphic card can work on windows VISTA the link to it is here

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150234

also which is better between the 2. is it the

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150234

or the

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130093

if you have either of them can you tell me any problems you had (please be honest) also if you had any problems putting these cards into your computer such as squeezing it into your pci slot. i would like an honest answer because im planning on buying the one in the 2nd link. i was also wondering would there be a problem hooking up the video card into this computer heres the link of my comp

http://tinyurl.com/2ht3bx

2007-09-24 20:26:01 · 2 answers · asked by creep_ed 1 in Add-ons