Laptops & Notebooks - July 2006

I'm looking for a good value notebook at a great price that would satisfy the following needs:
-it's for graduate study starting next fall
-thin and light (it will be carried around a lot)
-DVD RW
-80-100 gig hard drive space
-USB capability
-1 gig of RAM
-6 card reader
-good multimedia capabilities (this computer may be used for desktop publishing and higher end graphic editing)
-wireless internet access built in
-reliable brand
-at least a 15" screen
-Microsoft Office 2003 or higher
-under $1000-$1500 as much as possible (although the cheaper the better!)

Any suggestions?

2006-07-04 10:24:35 · 7 answers · asked by truthteller4life 2

2006-07-04 09:48:39 · 6 answers · asked by doe06 1

2006-07-04 08:51:23 · 4 answers · asked by sc76 3

Hi -- just within the last couple of weeks, when i'm playing a game on my computer, the graphics get draggy and jerky -- gives me a headache. They used to be smooth (like a movie). What causes this?

I checked with the games' manufacturers and they say "update direct X" which i did, and this didn't fix it.

I checked with my computer mfr and they were NO help whatsoever. I've also tried uninstalling and re-installing the games (Hobbit, Fame, & Narnia in particular, but also Escala solitare and the Windows solitare).

I have a Dell inspiron 9100 with XP, pentium 4 and lots of RAM.

Sometimes if i reboot several times, it will be okay for a while, but eventually starts jerking again.

thank you! any info and/or ideas are appreciated.

2006-07-04 08:08:59 · 4 answers · asked by alter_tygo 5

I want to use my laptop as my main computer, but still be able to access and use my desktop hard drive without needing another monitor and keyboard. Is it possible to direct link or network (not wireless) the desktop HD and the laptop together that will allow me full access to both computers drives?

2006-07-04 07:03:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-04 06:15:37 · 12 answers · asked by ROBERT B 1

2006-07-04 04:58:58 · 18 answers · asked by dan&jame 1

Hi, everyone. I need an answer. My sister spilled soda all over my laptop. Now the keys are sticky. What can I do?

2006-07-04 04:35:24 · 13 answers · asked by dbz_heir266 2

2006-07-04 04:14:53 · 18 answers · asked by javern 1

2006-07-04 04:05:53 · 25 answers · asked by CG 1

appearing in all over the place recently.

2006-07-04 03:22:42 · 6 answers · asked by firefly 5

we are the distributor here and we have four branch office in our country. but now we are going to open retail outlets and for that we need proper name

2006-07-04 02:13:21 · 4 answers · asked by manish t 1

I dont know what the deal is, but I can be in the middle of browsing the internet, playing online poker, or just writing something in MS Word and every once and a while my whole laptop will just shut itself off. Sometimes it will power right back on when I hit the power button, other times it will start to reboot, but then just turn off again.

I would really like to figure out what the heck is going on but Toshiba customer service is terrible & since my computer isn't covered under warranty anymore, they won't even help me without trying to charge me for it.

Has anyone else had this issue? Is there a quick fix? Any of you computer people have any ideas what the problem could be???

I have one friend who says he thinks it's because my processor is too slow, but that doesn't make sense to me because sometimes it will work & run just fine for hours and other times (Even if Im doing the exact same thing) it will only go 15-20 minutes and then turn itself off. Any ideas anyone?

2006-07-04 00:22:30 · 5 answers · asked by The Proof Is In The Pudding 3

My computer is very fast and the windows seems normal.
sometimes when i work with it freezes and needs master reset. is it because of getting hot or somthing else?

2006-07-03 23:42:16 · 8 answers · asked by sarognr 1

2006-07-03 21:15:48 · 6 answers · asked by let_ann 1

I'm thinking about getting an apple Macbook and I was wondering if it's a good buy. I have never owned an apple before, but I'm looking for something more powerful than most PC's on the market. If you could give me some reviews I would appreciate it! Thanks

2006-07-03 20:45:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

stand by?

2006-07-03 20:24:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have two Toshiba laptops which supported wireless system,now we want craete a connection between their by using wireless system and transfer informations with this system.

2006-07-03 20:03:18 · 2 answers · asked by Meisi 2

2006-07-03 19:06:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was playing a trial version Of Family Feud that I downloaded off of yahoo games and my comp froze up. I had to shut it off by holding down the power button and when I restarted it I noticed the screen has 2 inch margains on both sides and the fonts and icons are larger than usual. How do I go about fixing this!!!

2006-07-03 18:55:00 · 2 answers · asked by Me 6

I have a Dell Latitude D505. what is the best one for this laptop

2006-07-03 18:39:12 · 5 answers · asked by uthorn440 1

Specs:
15.4" 16:10 Wide Screen WXGA 1280x800 LCD TFT Notebook w/Li-Ion Battery
Intel® Core Duo Processor T2600 (2.16GHz/2M Cache/677FSB)
Corsair 1024MB(1024MB X1) DDR2-533 PC4200
256MB Nvidia GeForce 7600GT PCI Express Video
60 GB 5400rpm Serial-ATA-150 (i have an external 320GB 7200rpm in which i store everything)

I need this mainly to play Counter-Strike 1.6
I cannot get a desktop cause i will be taking this to college soon.
plz do not respond if you have no idea what you are talking about, thanks.

2006-07-03 17:39:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-03 17:25:28 · 9 answers · asked by parker 1

2006-07-03 17:05:59 · 8 answers · asked by parker 1

2006-07-03 16:49:42 · 1 answers · asked by sasha40220 1

I am deciding to buy a notebook, but i still have no idea to buy a pc or apple? some of my friends suggest me to buy a apple, some are pc. so i am complicated now.

i am a student, mainly use the conputer doing homework, and i need that can appear english, french, and chinese, variable of languages.

2006-07-03 15:25:00 · 12 answers · asked by elva1989 1

My 13 and 12 year old boys want a gaming computer that they can also do their homework on. They are bright kids-A+ students. I shopped and found it @ Costco for $999! It has an AMD Turion 64 x 2 Dual Core (1.6 mhz) processor with 1GB RAM, a 100 GB HardDrive, Dual Layer DVD Burner, & MSFT XD Media Center. It looks pretty good. They play games, but we strictly monitor which ones, and they have limited internet access that we also watch closely. They are not allowed to take the notebook into their rooms in wireless mode, but we want to have wireless connectivity. Questions: I have been told this is Vista ready. Is this processor enough for them for another 2-3 years? Is it expandable in RAM-and if so, to how much max? Can I do it myself? How is the processor & screen quality? Is the Turion a Dog? Does anyone know of a better value for $1000 or less? I am fine with a desktop-the notebook is a bonus. My 2nd choice: HP A1520 desktop w/o a screen: AMD Athlon 64 3800+ w/Dual Core for $649
????

2006-07-03 15:08:19 · 3 answers · asked by aminomaniac 1

i.e Processor, memory amount, hardrive, graphics, weight, screen size etc. I need a laptop that will last me a few years, on which I can play DVD and sometimes play games.

2006-07-03 14:32:56 · 4 answers · asked by Saz 2

2006-07-03 13:39:19 · 5 answers · asked by jarvis learns to rock 2

I spilled a lot of water on the keyboard of my laptop. Almost instantly the screen went out. Then I turned off the power and wipee excess water and let it dry. Now, when I push the power button, the light comes on and I hear the fan start, but then that's it.
Any suggestions? Is it a complete loss? Or is it possibly fixable by me? Cheaper to fix or buy new laptop? I bought a warranty for it, but it specifically states will not cover spilled liquids. Thanks

2006-07-03 12:51:02 · 9 answers · asked by calam819 2