Laptops & Notebooks - June 2007

I have a Toshiba Laptop, that had windows xp... Toshiba sent to me a Windows vista upgrade, and I have installed it on the laptop...

Now, I tried to install this vista upgrade in my desktop (a modern pc), and, as people said in this forum to me, it worked... I haven't put a serial, and if it works i will buy...But now I see that I just can iniciate the OS with the vista DVD in the DVD Drive... Also, I tryed to install my video card (a direct x compatible) and now when I try to enter windows media center, it shows a blue screen (death screen)... I don't know if I need another video drivers...

DO you think this is because the DVD was made to a TOSHIBA laptop, or is it all the same??

How can I resolve it?

2007-06-20 07:40:22 · 3 answers · asked by Carlos Neto 2

2007-06-20 06:54:23 · 7 answers · asked by Makayla S 1

im using vista and its not in personalise sounds i think !!
Yes i could turn the volume down but i want to dissable it completely

2007-06-20 06:54:05 · 6 answers · asked by john 3

does the program take away from the memory? How does that all work?

2007-06-20 06:09:19 · 5 answers · asked by stewcat123 1

my unit has a expansion port 2,and a expresscard slot,and usb,but no1394 port

2007-06-20 04:47:19 · 1 answers · asked by j c 2

My laptop is pretty old, around 5 years old, and overheats in a matter of minutes. After half an hour it can be so hot that it has to shut itself down to prevent damage. I'm wondering, is this a common problem for a rather old computer? And is there some kind of solution?

2007-06-20 04:46:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was wondering this because I am building a notebook through Dell and I wanted to know to see if I need to spend the extra money.

2007-06-20 04:36:41 · 10 answers · asked by Charles E 1

I have a Dell Inspiron B120 Laptop. Well I regret buying this piece of junk because its been nothing but problems.

Now what it does is whenever I plug a USB device into the side ports. I shuts off immediately. When you turn it back on after about 10 seconds (because it wont let you turn it immediately back on) it says that you exceeded the power limits and the system had to shutdown.

Seriously the only thing I plugged in was a USB mouse. How much energy can an infrared LED take? All the USB ports on the laptop do this. It was working just fine just yesterday! And no it is no longer under warranty.

2007-06-20 04:20:16 · 2 answers · asked by Bonnie T 1

"There is virtually no performance difference between the 64MB and 128MB versions of the Go7400; TurboCache shared memory compensates for the relatively small amount of video memory on the 64MB version quite well."

IS THIS TRUE? AND IT ALSO APPLIES FOR 7300GO?
I have read this here:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=39568

Also, it writes:
"Nvidia's [shared memory technology] is superior, as part of it is done in hardware; ATI's solution relies completely on software and is considerably slower."

I want to buy an Acer laptop with Nvidia Go7300 64Mb because it has a Dual Core 1.73 Ghz T2080 CPU with 2Mb L2, 667 Mhz FSB.
There is an another too, with 128Mb Nvidia Go7300, BUT it has a slower Dual Core 1.73 Ghz T2080 CPU with 1Mb L2, and 533 FSB...
If the two cards have relatively the same performance, then the 1st one would be faster...
And I want to know if it is a good decision...
Please help me.

Thanks.

2007-06-20 03:46:19 · 3 answers · asked by vetko 1

It's a Compaq with a Turion 64 chip and 512 MB of ram and it's started to run SLOW. Also, I've heard things about issues with wireless on linux?

2007-06-20 03:41:53 · 5 answers · asked by ? 1

I downloaded this program at the suggestion of my school's tech help desk, and it says my temperature is 76*c and 92*c. I don't know why there are two values, but that's WAY too hot, isn't it? All I was doing was looking at youtube videos.

I have a lot of space left on my laptop because I bought an external hard drive.

The program is called "mobile meter."

2007-06-20 03:40:54 · 9 answers · asked by conste11ations 2

.it only has 256 memory , i need to know if the re is usually (2) 128 sticks of memry or is the (1) stick of 256 memory. also was wondering where i could see the manual for this laptop being as i did not recieve one with this laptop. also any other info out there anyone has about these D600 laptops would be much appreciated. and does anyone know who sells the cheapest memory

2007-06-20 02:36:52 · 2 answers · asked by cityboy1965 b 1

I'm a complete techno-phobe but need to buy a laptop; I need one for my studies (so guess it needs a big memory for storing essays etc) and I also want to go online, store photos, download and store music etc. Don't play games at all - can anyone recommend a good laptop? I've got a budget of up to £400. Thanks!

2007-06-20 02:28:56 · 7 answers · asked by Citygirl 4

I have tried a brand new adapter from dell, but the computer still says it requires a 90w adapter. I definitely have the right one and have tried a different one which is known to be good.

When booting off battery power, I do not get the message, and the machine runs fine.

I have updated the bios to the latest version.


Has anyone seen this before? Does anyone have any suggestions other than throw this beater away?

2007-06-20 02:26:24 · 1 answers · asked by Chief 4

hi im just wondering im about to get a laptop off a mate and i wood like to play some ntsc dvds on it wiill it play them right now or will i have to change something on the laptop please note that im not that good with pc so please be simpil thanks

2007-06-20 02:26:16 · 8 answers · asked by mark s 1

I have been using my own custom built computer (PC) to edit videos for 4 years. Technology advances so fast that my computer, which was once top of the line is now obsolete, with respect to video editing and gaming. I now have an HD Camera and I would like to continue editing films. Its time for me to get a new computer, but I need a laptop. Is there any reasonably priced laptop (PC) (less than $2,000) that could handle the new Adobe Premiere Pro CS3, edit HD video seamlessly (It would not lag) and render the video fairly quickly.

--Breakdown of PC Laptop--
1. Can handle Adobe Premiere Pro CS3
2. Can handle HD video editing without lagging (Seamlessly)
3. Can render the video comparably fast.
4. Under $2000

Thank you very much

2007-06-19 21:47:41 · 6 answers · asked by abn801 1

Do u have to purchase a seperate cable service or what? Can I just hook it up and I have cable? I'm confused. Somebody please give me some info.

2007-06-19 19:28:15 · 4 answers · asked by ME!! 2

2007-06-19 18:14:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-19 15:55:47 · 2 answers · asked by snakebite_777 1

which laptop should i buy and why and which one will be fast at downloading stuff and surfing the internet and buring cds..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834280002
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115370

2007-06-19 15:54:12 · 3 answers · asked by kornfrk2727 2

2007-06-19 12:46:38 · 3 answers · asked by Gilbert 1

If so, what kind of laptop is powerful and can last longer than 3 years. What brand?

2007-06-19 12:39:53 · 5 answers · asked by Gilbert 1

I have been waiting to buy a computer.
I was told to give Windows Vista some time on the market, to get the bugs out.
Should I wait a couple of more months, or buy now.

2007-06-19 12:32:09 · 10 answers · asked by grave_concerns_in_nj 1

Does anybody know where num lock is in my laptop, I have a Toshiba tecra! I have no idea where it is, it is nowhere written! I pressed every button but didnt get it...
Is it a combination of buttons that I must press?

2007-06-19 12:22:51 · 4 answers · asked by Irouli 2

my memory is 608 MB (72% Utilized) even when all i'm running is a internet site yahoo messenger and anti virus software. my system runs slow is this normal or can i free up some mb?

2007-06-19 11:42:23 · 4 answers · asked by jb_beer 2

Your elderly neighbor, Mrs.Baines is interested in purchasing a computer. She has never owned a computer and wants our opinion on what kind to purchase. She does not want to make too big of an investment , and mostly wants to use it to type emails to her grandchildren. Would you recommend that Mrs Baines buy a laptop computer or desktop computer? Give three reasons for your suggestion.

2007-06-19 11:04:54 · 7 answers · asked by unknown 4

Is it Sony, Toshiba, Dell, EMachines, Levono, Packard Bell, Acer, EiSystems or any other suggestions u might have. I would also like to hear of your reliability experiences of the above and some links to sites with comparison information THANKS

2007-06-19 10:59:57 · 5 answers · asked by Des H 1

I have a toshiba laptop. It started to freeze yesterday. I don't know why it is doing this. I've never had any problems with this. So, I put the recovery disk in and it brought it back to its original state. It still continues to freeze. Can anyone help me?

2007-06-19 08:01:54 · 11 answers · asked by Travis A 1

Hi, anyone witha good mind & deep knowledge of buying 2nd used laptops worth it for college studies, I will be studying 'Quark', or is it better to buy a 'brand' new one?
Errr....can a used laptop add more features like XP windows, and publishers n' stuff?

I have been hemming and hawing over this for a while. Perhaps guide me in the right direction, with thanks!

2007-06-19 07:46:39 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm thinking of buying wi-fi for my laptop computer. Is it possible to buy a wireless internet connection though say a cell phone company such as t-mobile or verizon and use it through them? Setting cost aside, how would that work in terms of hardware? I've heard that you need to put a card or something in your laptop in order for it to connect. Does it connect via satellite? Would I be able to use in wherever I go, or only at certain hot spots determined by the company?

Thanks!

2007-06-19 07:14:28 · 2 answers · asked by Darunik 3