Hardware - September 2007

I'm stuck between two laptops:

Core2Duo 1.5 ghz, 2 gb RAM, 160GB HDD, a Intel X3100 ---- costing $800

Core2Duo 1.73ghz, 1 gb RAM, 160GB HDD, but a Intel GMA 950 ----- costing $750

Basically, I can get the 2nd laptop and just buy a 1 gb stick for about 40 to 50 $. Then the two options would be the same price. The only drawback is it will have that the Intel GMA 950 which is a really horrible card.

Should I just go for the first laptop? How much of a difference is there between 1.5 ghz and 1.73 ghz in a core2duo? Thanks!

2007-09-03 17:06:06 · 3 answers · asked by AJ 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-09-03 16:57:44 · 13 answers · asked by steven25t 7 in Laptops & Notebooks

i had to reinstall the operating systems and i dont know if i need to get a installation cd or what? its and acer laptop.

2007-09-03 16:32:38 · 3 answers · asked by cherrylicious0528@sbcglobal.net 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-09-03 16:22:58 · 4 answers · asked by JT 1 in Add-ons

Currently I have a Intel(R) 8294G Express Chipset Family. Meaning I believe it is integrated. I have a couple years old Dell that I haven't used in a while, and I was wondering if I could just add that on into my computer without having any problems? the Dell is not integrated, just a normal card.

2007-09-03 16:20:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

WHENEVER I START DOWNLOADING MY COMPUTER SHUTS DOWN AND MANY TIMES THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT DOWNLOADING.PLEASSSSE HELP M1E

2007-09-03 16:13:27 · 6 answers · asked by ? 1 in Desktops

I don't mean the battery obviously, the actual lifetime of the laptop.

2007-09-03 15:47:06 · 4 answers · asked by desertyeti2000 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

home. is it possible? what problems may i run into? thanks in advance and please no bs answers. thanks again

2007-09-03 15:41:16 · 5 answers · asked by gusto2257 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-09-03 15:29:51 · 5 answers · asked by vc 2 in Desktops

i have a monitor its kinda old ita a TATUNG dodel # cm1 4uhe 50/60 mz 100-240 v 1.3a when i turn on my computer theres a bunch of lines running up and down my screen i think i need a install dick for it can anyone tell me how i can get that disk or is there something wrong with my computer

2007-09-03 15:15:08 · 2 answers · asked by babyblue28806 1 in Monitors

please don't post a spyware remover cuz I just want to scan my computer :)

2007-09-03 15:13:38 · 10 answers · asked by mymelody 6 in Scanners

well... i hate this! my computer is so messed up.

i was on the admin. side one day, and i started deleting programs i didnt THINK i needed and programs it said were rarely used. well i wasn't really thinking becuase next thing i new, it turned off and when i turned it back on, everything was messed up!
1. i have to sound at all.
2. my screen is messed up: it seems zoomed but the letter are really small. it sucks! its not a normal view like when you buy a computer.
3. error window pop up and i have no idea what they mean.
4. i don't have a hirbernate or stand by button.
5. i dont have scroll bars on my mouse pad.

thats all i can remember right now. but i really need help. i use my laptop for everything. lots of pictures and music saved, some homework and internet use. i tryed going on the dell website, but i'm not sure what to download or use. if there is anyway you can help i'd love it.... please!!!!!! or any questions, let me kno.... thank you so much!

2007-09-03 14:53:48 · 4 answers · asked by .::mi.amor.por.el::. 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

What is the best graphics card that has a HDMI output?

2007-09-03 14:30:32 · 1 answers · asked by .::EZ::. 2 in Add-ons

2007-09-03 14:10:08 · 5 answers · asked by Lonestar134578 1 in Add-ons

2007-09-03 13:50:01 · 4 answers · asked by cpc26ca 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Has to be without using a mic!

2007-09-03 13:38:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

2007-09-03 13:37:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Theres a limited number of choices for quad core built coolers. Hell, there arent any specifically made yet for quad core's. Not that I know of. I'm trying to find the perfect one can anybody help?

2007-09-03 13:26:29 · 4 answers · asked by balefor 1 in Other - Hardware

It's a Toshiba Satellite 2800-S202.

I just got it and I use it on my carpet.

When I lift it up and feel the bottom, it feels pretty warm.

The fan run occasionally (I guess only when it needs to cool off).

Is this condidered normal?

2007-09-03 13:13:19 · 29 answers · asked by jswnwv 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-09-03 13:07:23 · 4 answers · asked by caseyy 3 in Monitors

2007-09-03 12:51:15 · 4 answers · asked by Nes Fan 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-09-03 12:17:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

short of opening it, that is.

2007-09-03 12:13:36 · 8 answers · asked by need 2 get a grip 3 in Printers

i have pent 3 e500 at 500mhz 12mb ram will making it up to 512mb make it much faster also can i use 1 512mb or will it have be 2x256

2007-09-03 11:45:35 · 9 answers · asked by mickbhall 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

which desktop is better option? hp pavillion 6125IN or hp pavillion s3180IN slimline pc?? plz compare the costs, configuration,speed and tell me soon...

2007-09-03 11:28:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

any good computers out there that wouldnt cost me too much since i'm on a tight budget right now. i use the computer for email, chat, listening to music, reading news, watching some video clips and most of the time playing online games (yahoo games and addicting games). also what should i do with my 6 yr old computer?

2007-09-03 11:16:05 · 6 answers · asked by Ronnie 2 in Desktops

hi, i just got this comouter case.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220142471988&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=012

Will this motherboard fit, and is this a good motherboard. Will it support vista. thanks for your help.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131162

2007-09-03 11:13:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

Okay.. so 2 weeks ago, i bought a 4-in-one printer, a faxer, scanner, printer, photocopier. When i came home, i just worried about printing out my project and making my friend a copy of a diagram, but then 1 week later.. i notice that the scanner doesn't work for my computer... like when i start to scan it freezes, so i called the HP customer service people, and i was on the phone with them for about 7 hours trying to fix the darn thing. So.. now it's 2 weeks and i think it's not worth it if i buy something that doesn't really work.. like the faxer, i dont really need it, and the scanner.. it doesnt work, i barely photocopy.. i just print. So i was thinking to return it.. but i printed a bunch for my project.. i was wonderin if when i return it to Costco.. would they make me pay for the ink?

2007-09-03 11:09:05 · 3 answers · asked by jade h 1 in Printers

I have an old laptop. It's a Dell PP01X. I want to install a Netgear Wireless Laptop Adapter (WG511). But i dont know where the laptop's PC card slot is.

2007-09-03 11:00:57 · 9 answers · asked by Charles C 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I was wondering if it has Bluetooth built in? and if it does where can i find it? and how?

2007-09-03 10:07:55 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks