Hardware - December 2007

want to burn my vcr tapes on my dvd burner on my laptop computer

2007-12-02 06:57:53 · 1 answers · asked by kycablemann 2 in Add-ons

Ok I am debating on a new laptop but everyone has me weary of VISTA....Is it that bad?...I don't want to buy a computer and not be able to operate the thing...THANKS

2007-12-02 06:57:17 · 16 answers · asked by M 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

This is horrible. This is a disaster!

Ok, I was working on editing several music sets, and recordings for this very large music company, and I was really feeling tired.

So I took a short nap, and left my MacBook Pro in sleep mode.

The next thing I knew, the fire detector was going off, and there was a lot of steam coming from my desk. Luckily, I stuffed my blanked over it, and smothered it.

Now my MacBook Pro has a melted keyboard, and it won't turn on. It appears that the hard drive is very damaged.

My stuff is suppose to be due tomorrow! And now my laptop is dead. This is a very important project, and to think it's all gone would be BAD.

What do I do now? Is there anything I can do before tomorrow?

2007-12-02 06:50:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

My laptop is about 3 years old and I noticed it began running slower during the summer.

2007-12-02 06:49:31 · 3 answers · asked by kerri 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a HP notebook PC. My older brother downloaded limewire about half a year ago. But this is the real problem. My friend told me that limewire messed up his computer, and it shut-down by itself.

Does limewire do any harmful things to your comp/ laptop? Does it make it slower than usual? Please answer!

~Steph959

2007-12-02 06:48:48 · 3 answers · asked by Steph 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am upgrading to vista and need to know if there are any drivers for the ATI TV wonder 200 that will work with vista.
Thanks.

2007-12-02 06:41:43 · 1 answers · asked by Slider 3 in Add-ons

I dont want to commit to a monthly internet service provider. So is there a way I can get internet for my laptop without a monthly bill?

2007-12-02 06:11:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

can i return it even if it has a crack on it and i have a warrenty????????

2007-12-02 06:03:40 · 1 answers · asked by GUYWHOLOVEZWOMEN 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Hello, I was wondering if the Macbook would be a good Christmas present for me to get. I am a student and I have to do a lot of papers and projects on the computer, I LOVE to do photoshop/ & paintshop pro, I listen to music 24/7 when I am on the computer, and I love Macs. Do you think the price of a Macbook is worth my parents getting me one for Christmas? I have been using my moms old Dell for the past 2 years and I really need a new laptop and since I love Macs, I decided I wanted a Macbook. Besides, Im turning 15 soon and I will most likely need it in highschool.

2007-12-02 05:49:03 · 9 answers · asked by Lets Go Flyers! 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

I recently got a zune and I want to put DVD's on it. Please only recommend DVD burners that are able to get past the protection on the DVD.

2007-12-02 05:45:55 · 2 answers · asked by ashley 2 in Add-ons

2007-12-02 05:36:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

this work comes out when i put it on USB Device NOT Recognized.

2007-12-02 05:36:15 · 5 answers · asked by dddddddddddddddd 1 in Add-ons

I have a Compaq and since last night, the charger only works from an angle. so that means i have to hold it at that angle for it to charge. I have tried taping it down, glueing it (i know, pathetic), and nothing has worked. I dont want to tell my dad because he will get EXTREMELY mad for ruining my computer. I got this laptop last year for christmas. Right now it is staying at that angle and im getting lucky. I hope this doesnt mean i have to buy a new charger.

Help??

2007-12-02 05:28:58 · 3 answers · asked by Pateel M 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-12-02 05:22:28 · 11 answers · asked by harvey a 1 in Desktops

I have a Toshiba Satellite L25-1215 which currantly has a Intel(R) Celeron(R) M processor which runs at 1.5GHz but only one core. I just upgraded to Vista, upgraded the RAM from 256mb to 2GB, but the CPU runs at 100% even under light loads of work. Could I do the install myself with some decent instructions? Or would I need to take it to an expert?

2007-12-02 05:11:22 · 3 answers · asked by Flash Funk 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

(for a dell notebook). Same price....what do you say? Is it true that Vista is sometimes incompatible with printers?

2007-12-02 04:59:46 · 6 answers · asked by Casey K 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

i wacth football on my laptop but my mate said if i get a sv lead and connect to my tv you can wacth it on the tv but it just does not work can anyone help plz

2007-12-02 04:50:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Hey everyone, yesterday my laptop's charger (toshiba) was working just fine untill it suddenly started making weird noise and cutting off, untill it finally stopped working completely. Since i cant live 15 minutes without my laptop as soon as my battery ran out i ran across the house looking for charger's that fit, & my HP Charger fit & my laptop charged normaly. BUT my brother made me unplug it & said this will mess up my laptop. im not sure what he was saying but it has something to do with the info he read off the charger. So the question is: is it safe to use my HP charger on my Toshiba laptop?

2007-12-02 04:20:50 · 3 answers · asked by Confused 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Western digital elements 250gb 3.5'' external hard drive 7200 usb 2.0
Or something just as or around as good as that. That you can install games like Sims 2 onto it and play it with ease.

Please suggest a store that you can find in any city. Like Best buy, target, or wal mart. Don't suggest buying off the internet.
Also can you please tell me how much it costs?

2007-12-02 04:11:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

Please and thank you....... :)

2007-12-02 04:04:44 · 8 answers · asked by ? 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200 Video Card with 128 Mb. The max res is 2048x1536 (supposedly). I just got an HP w2207. How do I setup the video to go to the HP optimum res of 1680x1050. The video setting seems to be maxed out at 1280x960. I'm using DVI connections.

2007-12-02 04:02:56 · 1 answers · asked by trose 1 in Add-ons

I can't find the camera anywhere in Vista home Premium. Please help me find it.

2007-12-02 03:59:37 · 1 answers · asked by Bobby C 1 in Add-ons

yesterday I accidently shut off my computer at the
power strip on the floor.When I turned back on my
computer the desktop Icons were very big and the
web pages were huge. I talked to gateway and had
to pay for it since my computer is out of warranty.
Nothing worked until I did a system restore.
I am a afraid to completely shut off my computer
at start and turn off computer because I am afraid
the system restore will not hold.
Did I damage my computer by this accidental shut
down? Has anyone else had this happen to them?

2007-12-02 03:59:05 · 8 answers · asked by upsers59 2 in Desktops

Okay, so I'm getting my own new computer with Windows Vista.
What's the best features about it and the worst features?

2007-12-02 03:50:04 · 5 answers · asked by hi 2 in Desktops

2007-12-02 03:45:03 · 4 answers · asked by HOBO 2 in Printers

I checked on the side of my tower... this is what it says:
100-127V ~ 7A/200-240V ~ 4A, 50/60 Hz
What does this mean?

2007-12-02 03:04:55 · 4 answers · asked by Slinkybuff 1 in Desktops

People always say

Click Start->Programs->Accessories->Entertainment
->Sound Recorder.

But when I go to Entertainment I don't have Sound Recorder, I just have Volume Control.

2007-12-02 02:59:57 · 5 answers · asked by Sir Walter 1 in Add-ons

My husbands computer got the dreaded blue screen this week and I don't know how to fix it. I can't find the cd to the computer at all and I am trying to avoid buying another windows xp cd. What is possibly the cheapest solution for me to fix it? I will gladly award the 10 points to the correct answer.

2007-12-02 02:45:30 · 6 answers · asked by Soniafrompa 6 in Desktops

This is a link to the spec of the computer

http://www.ciao.co.uk/NEC_PC__6520484

Basically I know I can upgrade the RAM from 256MB (current) to 512MB. But as it says the processor is 'upgradable', could I take out the 1.5Ghz and replace it with a 1.7, 2.0 or even as far as a 2.4 Ghz processor?

I'm on a tight budget so getting a new computer is out of the question!

Thanks to everyone in advance.

2007-12-02 02:41:06 · 2 answers · asked by Jamie D 1 in Desktops

Does it have to be a Mac compatible screen? How does it hook up? The Mac works great - but the screen is super small for designing.

2007-12-02 02:40:41 · 1 answers · asked by Nikki H 2 in Monitors