Hardware - December 2007

I have read about "packets" and don't really want to try to force a CD to behave as a magnetic storage device (floppy or USB drive) due to the problems this creates.

2007-12-03 06:58:17 · 3 answers · asked by deedybird 3 in Add-ons

Can anyone with knowledge of computers please suggest a good model/brand. I don't want a flimsy computer that will only last a year or 2. I know little about them, so any useful info you have is appreciated!! I want also one that has good memory so how much memory should I be looking for? I'll be the only one using it. I just plan on using it to check my email, install & send home photos to others, and view online tv shows.


Thanks.

2007-12-03 06:50:44 · 10 answers · asked by It's me. 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-12-03 06:49:38 · 5 answers · asked by Akd 1 in Monitors

Why or why not?

2007-12-03 06:47:58 · 16 answers · asked by The One And Only © 1 in Printers

Whenever I try to play movies or anything involving Windows Media player my PC will only play whatever I'm watching for up to 30 minutes before the monitor turning itself off.
It is not my graphics card as it is brand new and exactly the same as my old one. My old one never had any problems (until my water cooling system dripped on it)
Any ideas why this is happening? I have just brought a new hard drive so basically it's like I have started from new.
Would appreciate some help.

2007-12-03 06:46:30 · 3 answers · asked by Mike A 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-12-03 06:33:42 · 8 answers · asked by levi636 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am running a HP DV6000 laptop with XP SP2, have an AMD Athanon 64 2Ghz processor. I have 1GB of RAM which I think is DDRII. I reinstalled XP, cleared out startup programs, have 35 processes running, cleaned out inside of laptop for dust (fans etc), but I still feel it is not as fast as I would like. Would a RAM upgrade be appropriate, or a waste of money? Thanks in advance

2007-12-03 06:33:37 · 11 answers · asked by elgriff_2000 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-12-03 06:24:08 · 2 answers · asked by robin h 1 in Add-ons

I won't be doing ANY gaming, but a bit of video editing.

I hate to spend more $ on a video card unless absolutely necessary.

2007-12-03 06:19:47 · 4 answers · asked by Im2hard2please 2 in Desktops

actually i changed the cpu speed , i raised it and then saved and exit .after that my comp. is dead . can anyone help me or ishall call the pc engg.

2007-12-03 06:14:28 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

I ordered a new notebook from HP on December 1. It's gone to the factory for "building". They estimate it to be "built" by December 11. Does it really take 10 days to put it together? Or is that just a "safe" estimate? Do they usually take longer? Do they usually ship sooner than their expected build/ship dates?

2007-12-03 06:12:41 · 3 answers · asked by The Big Coffin Hunter 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have pc5300 in my HP, but ordered pc5400 by mistake. I called and they said since the bus speed is 667mz, its the same.

2007-12-03 06:10:05 · 4 answers · asked by Larry W 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I know it makes a difference on the Memory, hard drive etc. but other than the features just going by Brand names, which one is the better one? please help..

2007-12-03 06:09:42 · 14 answers · asked by faisy26 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-12-03 06:09:40 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

my network card is not being detected... its frustrating because i cant get on the internet. im not sure if i installed it wrong or if i need a driver. please help.

2007-12-03 06:00:19 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I dont know whether to get a PCI-E or PCI-E x16. Which is best?

2007-12-03 05:46:55 · 5 answers · asked by tazlover 1 in Add-ons

I found a stone in the rollers which couldn't have done it much good. I've since replaced the cartridge and ran the clean nozzles and heads program several times. Is there anything else I can do before I bin it?

2007-12-03 05:41:17 · 7 answers · asked by returnofkarlos 2 in Printers

Ok i have a wireless mouse on my desktop computer and I believe its full of crap (viruses, trojans, etc) because we download all kinds of music.. Well the desktop is only used on the weekend and i was thinking on getting the mouse for my laptop.. its brand new and well can it get a worm or virus from the other computer??? I need to know fast!

2007-12-03 05:37:57 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I am soon to buy a 250GB Seagate hard disk and need to understand the difference between Serial ATA/SATA interface?

2007-12-03 05:35:08 · 6 answers · asked by Mr. Vitamin C 4 in Other - Hardware

I think the plural is mouses but not all agree

2007-12-03 05:20:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

It rotated before I loged into my account. I have an LG. it does not right lick and I can't grab the corners either. Ctrl. alt. arrow does not work!! what do I do?

2007-12-03 05:05:38 · 2 answers · asked by sepiee 2 in Monitors

I want to take my laptop on the airplane when I leave in 2 weeks so my son can watch movies and stuff, but I am worried about my battery getting low is there some kind of battery charger thing that can carry a charge but doesnt need to be plugged into any kind of outlet? I hope I explained that right...lol..Hard for me to explain..Thanks for your help

2007-12-03 04:58:44 · 3 answers · asked by kristen_jones1986 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a laptop with bluetooth and a mob phone with bluetooth. Do i need a dongle to enable them?

Thanks.

2007-12-03 04:32:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-12-03 04:21:45 · 16 answers · asked by ashley b 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

i have an hp moniter and need a tower.. does the tower have to be hp or can it be a dell or any other brand?

2007-12-03 04:02:49 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

i'm going to format my computer's hard drive & wish to pertition in 4 parts & load XP, please tell me the process of format .....**i dont want to use disk pertitioner software.

2007-12-03 03:59:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2007-12-03 03:52:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Which one is better and why. Im getting a laptop for school and Im deciding which brand to get. Im going into web designing and was wondering if microsoft is better or macs?

2007-12-03 03:49:27 · 6 answers · asked by trey 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

how can i get rid of these gay guys off of my screensaver plz help

2007-12-03 03:48:28 · 2 answers · asked by sunflower88622003 1 in Monitors

addtional question :

I have a HP s3100n slimline desktop.

I was told it must be "low profile" PCI card to fit in that PCI slot, if i want add a Video card to PCI slot. Because regular PCI wont fit in that slot.

If adding a video card to PCI Express, it has still to be "LowProfile" PCI Express Video Card? There is no such thing as LOWPROFILE PCI EXPRESS CARD, right?

If using PCI express slot and the original power of my slim line PC is only 160V,it must be upgraded power from 160V to 350V, right?

the hole at the back of the PC, for the inside PCI express slot is only half wide.

what PCI express video card (halfwidth) can fit in?

what are good card for playing full HD mpeg4 video?

When i play them, these clips always lag on all my PCs.

2007-12-03 02:44:59 · 2 answers · asked by volvo942 1 in Desktops