Laptops & Notebooks - November 2006

I'm a software developer and im looking for a laptop , What do u think about the Dell Inspiron 6400 (Core Duo 2.0 GHZ , 1GB RAm , 120 HDD)
Is it good or should i look for sth else ??

2006-11-16 21:09:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Heyy

What do you think of the Toshiba Satellite M100?

Is a 512MB RAM good enough?

Please reply soon.. Thanks! :)

2006-11-16 18:18:28 · 7 answers · asked by princesslights 1

I will be working on the computer with it plugged into the wall and bam it hibernates. I don't hit anything special or anything? Then i won't be able turn it on for an hour or so.

2006-11-16 17:21:15 · 2 answers · asked by Lipiew 1

It's a Toshiba Tecra S1, Assembled in Europe and used for 2.5 years and in acceptable condition. Specs (1.4GHz Centrino processor, 1mb cache memory, 512mb DDR1 RAM, 40GB HD, 32mb ATI VGA card, CD/DVD Rom, 15.1" screen, 3 USB2, SD Card reader, serial port, TV Out, touch pad & accu point, batters stays1-2.5 hrs) It has 2 defects which are (CD-Rom can't read most of CDs & the screen led is not perfectly fit when it's closed) Other than this it's a mighty reliable machine perfect for hard workers.

2006-11-16 17:14:53 · 2 answers · asked by M.Karam 3

2006-11-16 16:31:55 · 16 answers · asked by conniejos2005 1

My Labtech optical mouse, cute and small, worked just by plugging it in. (Cost about $24.) Worked great for about a year. Then quit, for good. I tried it in another computer, but unsuccessful. Is there a repair? the Labtech company is not helpful, nor the store of purchase (office depot). Do "mice" have a short life span? I am not a heavy computer user.

2006-11-16 16:22:11 · 3 answers · asked by joan 1

2006-11-16 16:04:23 · 9 answers · asked by bellepepper 2

my laptop (dell inspiron 2650, windows xp) keyboard suddenly stopped working. i think i may have bumped a key, like ctrl + something, but i don't know what key combination will fix it. no spills or damage, i was typing when it stopped working. please help-thanks!

2006-11-16 15:58:07 · 5 answers · asked by Amanda B 1

he always fight with me and my mother. one day he did this to my computer. i know to reset bios d cell. but it`s not working

2006-11-16 15:35:35 · 3 answers · asked by Vaasan 1

I have a notebook, which is Windows XP Pro based and about 18 months old. Processor speed is 1.8 GHz and 512 MB RAM. Now, my system speed has gone down and I would like to increase the speed. If anyone could suggest the temporary files which I need to delete as a part of achieving this, in addition to other possible methods, I would be grateful.

2006-11-16 15:00:25 · 9 answers · asked by Aasri 1

I have a new apple laptop (macbook) and I would like to know how I can maximize the life of the battery. Most of the time the laptop stays on my desk in one location, plugged in. Should I keep it plugged in 24/7? Should I unplug it at night? Should I remove the battery and just keep the laptop plugged in?

2006-11-16 14:06:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Created a dual partition and installed Windows XP and 2003 server. Unable to use battery. It says invalid on startup and will not charge when plugged in

2006-11-16 12:54:31 · 3 answers · asked by AaronDavid 1

2 Things to answer for 10 points...

On my laptop it freezes all the time and i have to wait and then it will work (takes about 3 minutes)
ALSO
Sometimes (not all) when i push the monitor down to (fold it down-i guess its called) be down....
then when i want to get on it again it will say Insuffent memory to complete the API...

my laptop is
Toshiba Satellite P105
Ram--2gb
110-hrd drive
Intel Centrino Duo--processer
THANKS FOR 10 POINTS

2006-11-16 12:38:07 · 2 answers · asked by Columbus614Ohio 2

I don't care if it's used I just want one around that price. anyone know where?

2006-11-16 12:30:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a Dell 3500 inspiron. unfortunatly it is plagued with viruses and spywear and other yuckie stuff like that. it is suppost to be running windows 98, but it has windows xp on it. how do i cheap and efficently get rid of all the yuckie viruses and reinstall windows 98. i dont current have a copy of win 98. any ideas?

2006-11-16 11:44:00 · 7 answers · asked by Snoopyk8 1

I got an old Compaq Presario 1700 notebook. It's 7 years old, and has no graphics card. The memory is less than or equal to 512 mb, and if you put anything that the installed Windows XP cannot handle, BOOM!!! It crashes. The corner of the screen is chipped, and it has only 1 interchangable CD burner/reader/DVD player drive. It has 2 USB ports, both 1.0. The only stuff installed on it is IE7, Windows Media player 10 or 11, I don't remember, Inter Video WinDVD 6, Windows Defender, Yahoo! Widgets, and one simple game. The only good side is that the hard drive is new. Any tips on how to fix it up, and if it can handle the upcoming Windows Vista?
I'm pretty good with the computer, and my dad's friend is a computer programmer, so I can handle any tips. PLEASE help me!

2006-11-16 10:59:28 · 4 answers · asked by dveltmands 2

2006-11-16 10:57:47 · 5 answers · asked by Alvin J 1

Drive is 120GB- dont worry about size
Im good w/ computers so u can use technical lingo
THANKS!!!

2006-11-16 10:52:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-16 10:45:41 · 4 answers · asked by jonareading18 1

Ok, I'm looking to spend the least amount of money as every shopper tries! I noticed that "i books" G3 (I believe) are relatively cheap...about 300 or 400 dollars. But i also happen to notice that the macbooks are much more expensive. Now, I want to know if there is a site that I can check out refurbished apple notebooks because I do plan on buying it pre-owned. Any information will be helpful...thanks!!

2006-11-16 10:45:29 · 3 answers · asked by Coolboy 1

NEC VERSA 6030H PC-6220-91753- My laptop
I am good with computers so you can use technical lingo.
It is a tray-load cd-rom drive
THANKS

2006-11-16 10:17:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a graphic designer, Ive heard apple's are great for that but I can't afford that. I know someone thats had a bad encounter with Toshiba so that's outta the question to. Any suggestions that arent too expensive?

2006-11-16 10:03:37 · 7 answers · asked by Aisha 2

I have an Inspiron B130 laptop with a CD-RW/DVD drive; I can play/burn CD's--but only play DVD's on that drive.I also have a Samsung DVD-R130 Player Burner.

I burned some TV shows from old videotapes onto DVD-R's. The type of DVD-R's I used were blank Sony DVD's)

The recorded DVD's play fine in the DVD player (the player/recorder). But when I put them into my notebook, they do not play. They do not show up as a source in My Computer.

I'm stumped. I tried to contact Dell and run Diagnostics. The diagnostics failed, and a new drive is being sent to me for my notebook.

The question is this....aren't CD-RW/DVD drives supposed to play MOST dvd's--even homemade ones?

Regular DVD's play fine, and music cd's also play fine. But DVD-R's will not. I'm worried the same thing may happen with the new drive. And I've never noticed this before, since I usually use music CD's, software, or regular DVD's in my laptop.

Help please....Thanks!

2006-11-16 09:19:58 · 3 answers · asked by curlytop312 3

OK here's the story. I have a compaq persario and I've only had it for like 7 mouths. Anyway my dad made me a cd with files from my old desktop. Well while I was transfuring files from the cd to my laptop my cd player started making noise. I didn't think much of it while the cd was woring. I just thought It was working hard. Well after I got the files out I went to watch a dvd on my computure. Well when I put the dvd I playd in the media player like I always do. Well no it will open but the sound and pictures skips. its like ah-jah-je-na- and its not just good. I really don't want to have to send my compture in becuase I'am a college stundent and can't really afford to lose the computure. Dose anybody have any ideas? Thanks so much for your help!
Katie

2006-11-16 09:10:12 · 2 answers · asked by katertot262 1

It's absolutely filthy. Also the keyboard. Should I use product, a damp or dry soft cloth?

2006-11-16 07:40:23 · 6 answers · asked by G 3

I have a Dell XPS 4700 that came with a Windows XP Home Edition Reinstallation CD. Recently, we got a HP laptop from work (without a reinstallation CD), and wanted to re-format it. Keep in mind that this is my Dad's laptop, and therefore he doesn't want Linux on it (I've tried convincing him). Will the Dell reinstallation disk work on the laptop?

2006-11-16 06:57:05 · 4 answers · asked by Andrew Min 2

2006-11-16 06:53:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am trying to play a game that is runing slowly. I have all of the system requirements. And have tried everything i know.

2006-11-16 06:46:46 · 5 answers · asked by hypnotiq_n_henny 2

dvds used to play fine on my laptop but out of the blue it stopped now dvds just spin and the computer says there is nothing in the c drive. what could be the problem??

2006-11-16 06:41:03 · 11 answers · asked by jimlock1981 2

I dont really know a lot about this stuff, trying to learn. want to upgrade for my pro tools rig.

2006-11-16 06:37:59 · 3 answers · asked by super_terrorizer85 1