Laptops & Notebooks - June 2007

My laptop turns on pretty fast, but when i try to open any program like MS word or Internet Explorer, I have to wait 30 minutes for it to start. Once the programs start, my laptop runs normally.

I have already fixed my start-up programs, performed a virus scan and cleaned my registry. What else should I do? I cant always wait for 30 minutes everytime I need to use my laptop! Help!

2007-06-07 03:13:21 · 9 answers · asked by JP 2

Is it considered an outstanding laptop?
(4GB RAM, 17", 250GB HD)
Is it considered having really great quality in the computer industry according to its expensive price?

Are Alienware laptops better than Apple Mac Notebooks?

2007-06-07 02:41:39 · 11 answers · asked by zeeyad 1

2007-06-07 02:39:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I wanted to get a data card for my internet connection but I can't seem to find where the data card would go. Can somebody help? My friend said it should definitely have one as it is a brand new laptop.

2007-06-07 02:27:22 · 13 answers · asked by Amy H 1

i have an hp tc4400, which has bluetooth and wireless lan, but i am unable to access the internet without a wireless network connection at home; so what all do i have to collect to have a 24/7 active internet connection.

How much will it cost ?

2007-06-07 00:58:32 · 4 answers · asked by bornonaplatein1988 4

my laptop sony vaio was working fine until the battery started to fail . i have to have it replaced but the problem was that before i replced it , the coputer shot off by it self because it didnt have any juice left and that cause a problem because i can not open windows anymore.
a black screen tells me that i need to enter the windows CD or something, wich i dont have by the way
also says press R ?? !! BUT I DONT KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS
MY QUESTION IS SHOULD I BUY TAHT WINDOWS CD THAT IS ASKING ME FOR OR WHAT ?
ALSO I DONT WANNA LOOSE ALL THE DATA THAT I HAVE !!!
THANKS

2007-06-06 20:10:38 · 3 answers · asked by alex 1

I know I want 400 to 500 gb, but i dont want to buy a hard drive that wont fit, or somehow is the wrong one, so maybe someone has answers for me. i use ebay a lot, but they dont say whether or not the hard drive is compatible with a dell XPS M140.

2007-06-06 18:18:52 · 3 answers · asked by Dominic C 1

20 Reasons Why I Need a Macbook Pro

1. Macs are more reliable. In the past 8 months my computer has had to have the Os re-installed 4 times, 3 for hard drive problems and 1 for a virus. Mac’s are very reliable machines according to consumer reports, and multiple reviews online such as C-net, Notebook reviews, Consumer reports, ECT. Mark the Mac book pro as a very good Computer, better than a PC.
2. Macs Run windows to! On a Macbook Pro I Can Run Windows as well as Mac OS X through Boot Camp. So in way I will get the best of both worlds I can run Mac OS X for internet and video editing and music editing, then I can run Windows Vista for Games, Office, and Windows Exclusive programs I might need.
3. I Know How to Use Macs. I can use a Mac much better than a PC. I was taught how to use them in elementary school. Right down to how to use all of the Mac office programs.
4. No Viruses! On Macs there are no viruses, which means that I can /surf the web with confidence my computer is safe.
5. If my Mac breaks no problem! With Apple care I can call Apple and my problem is fixed either by an apple expert helping me through it our by sending my computer to apple. Were as with a PC if it breaks Basically your screwed, first you have to find the problem, then call support then figure out how to fix it, then try do to do all of the things that you have no clue on how to do. No no no no with a Mac I call apple and since Macs are so simple with a description of my problem I have an answer.
6. A Mac Will Help Me in School. Last year I had 12 late or missing essays and research assignments because my computer was broken. On a Mac if it breaks I just send it to apple and in a few days I get a new computer for free. But it takes weeks to fix a PC.
7. They Last Forever!!!!!! On a Mac the Requirements to run software are very slim, the average life of a Mac is about 5 years compared to the 2 year life of a PC.
8. I can Use a Mac for Everything!!! Since Macs run Windows and Mac OS X there is no such thing as incompatible software.
9. You May Say at This Point “I am Convinced you need a Mac, But why a Macbook pro?” Well a Macbook pro is a notebook, which means I can use it anywhere. For example what if I have a huge report I have to do over the weekend but we are going to grandmas house, well I could take my Macbook pro and I could work on a report, and study for a test with a preloaded study guide.
10. I will get A’s on my report Card. With a Mac there are no viruses and they are notably reliable so there is no excuse of my computer had a virus, or the “it was broken” excuse. A Macbook pro will help me excel in school and in extra activities I do such as movie making and video games and there is guitar learning software.
11. Since I will be using the computer I should get the computer I want to use. What you guys have to remember is that the next computer I’m going to get will be my computer, so in that case I should get the computer that I want to use, not the one that you want me to use.
12. If I get the Macbook pro I will have enough space on my desk to do other things. Such as homework, or work. Right now my desk is too crowded with CRT monitors to do work; well a laptop would take care of that.
13. There is a brand new update. An update came out on June 5th which means that I will get the most advanced technology now.
14. A Macbook pro is the most powerful notebook and most powerful Mac other than the Mac pro.
15. I have two lives. If I came home from school one day and I found my computer broken my dell, I would have to wait for dad to fix it. But with a Mac I can run Windows and OS X so if OS X dies I can use windows because it uses a separate portion of the hard drive, and vise versa.
16. Apple is the only company that makes the software and the hardware. On a Mac the software is made to use all of the advantages of the hardware. Were as on a PC the software is made to be used on 100 companies computers
17. All the programs I use and want to use are on Mac. I use iTunes and that’s a program designed for Mac. I cant use iMovie, or Logic.
18. A new OS is about to be released. Leopard is about to be released, with many more features than tiger.
19. I can use .mac. .mac is a net based e-mail and web page publisher and internet storage. With many other features.
20. Macs just work. Macs are so simple a caveman can use them, they work so well, and they are so easy to use that you can use it to learn languages, or to learn how to play an instrument. They just work, were as with a PC needs to have lessons to learn how to use it.


With a Macbook pro I can just do everything and have everything work. Reasons 1-20 are the reasons I need a Macbook pro.

2007-06-06 16:56:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I got the computer without the passwords and I would like to change a few of the settings.

2007-06-06 16:11:09 · 3 answers · asked by barmanjared 1

i want to buy a laptop, there re people saying amd is better and others are saying C2D is better. What to do ?

2007-06-06 16:03:44 · 7 answers · asked by dhaval_b_nagar 1

I need to buy a new laptop, but I have heard bad things about VISTA, and most importantly, I have heard that it wont work with old games. I would really like to buy a new laptop, but all of the ones that I have seemed to find have vista, and I was wondering where I could buy a new, fast one with xp, or if I just need to hang on for a few more months, until the kinks get worked out of vista?

2007-06-06 13:29:15 · 9 answers · asked by Andrew B 1

My compaq laptop has 512 memory with vista. i want to upgrade and according to the crucial.com scan i need DDR2 PC2-4100. I can't find any for sale. can i use DDR2 PC2-4200 instead?

2007-06-06 13:17:29 · 5 answers · asked by john m 2

the place on my laptop where i plug the power cord in seems to be messed up.... it won't hold the cord steady, so the icon on the screen is always switching from battery to ac power. we bought another power cord recently but it is still not holding properly. we were told that if the problem persisted, it would be something inside the computer that needed to be repaired. i'm going to have it fixed soon, but first i would like to know if anyone can give me an estimate of what it should cost... the computer is 2 years old. also, if for some reason i can't have it fixed right now, are there any potential safety hazards? thanks.

2007-06-06 12:47:02 · 5 answers · asked by The Original Southern Belle 2

-AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-60 (2.0GHz/1MB)

-Windows Vista™ Home Premium

-2GB DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHZ, 2 DIMM

-120GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)

-8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability

-ATI RADEON® Xpress1150 256MB HyperMemory™ (Integrated)

-85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery

-Dell 1505 Wireless-N (Wireless Card)

Brand new, all for $970.

Is this good?

2007-06-06 10:41:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anthony 2

I am trying to personally upgrade my memory but cant find the memory slot.

I need help on getting the drivers for the USB 2.0

Does this notebook have bluetooth?

Thanks, any information or asisstance would be greatly appreciated.

heyitsmeeh2000@yahoo.com

2007-06-06 10:17:21 · 3 answers · asked by 0OK 1

2007-06-06 10:13:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

There are a gazillion websites and another gazillion different hard drives to choose from... how do I know which is the right one for my machine?

2007-06-06 10:09:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My computer comes on to the screen where you push F2 and F10 and all that stuff but that is as far as it goes! It wont go to windows and the screen just goes blank! HELP ME!!!

2007-06-06 10:06:31 · 3 answers · asked by Emily B 1

2007-06-06 09:41:25 · 7 answers · asked by firefighterace 3

I tried "ALT" and "0162". Nothing! Then I tried "ALT" and the plus sign followed by the "0162". Still nothing. Even under symbols, I couldn't find it.

2007-06-06 09:09:08 · 7 answers · asked by S M 1

I go to the park a lot. Can I bring my laptop out and still be able to surf the web

2007-06-06 09:00:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

not much over $1000 please

2007-06-06 08:16:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

went to fry's to order a new a/c adapter for my laptop. So far its been 4 business days (6 normal days), and well they promised me it done in 2 business days-im also traveling in 2 days, WHAT SHOULD I DO?! i need the computer for business, and what im typing on doesnt respond to my business program...Fry's service is really dull-and they have no clue when the thing will come-Any Suggestions?
Im traveling to a foreign country with no Fry's company for 6 months, and theyre really pissing me off...i asked them-and they said im entitled to "nothing" because its all free under my warranty....
Im in a real midst of anger and their policy isnt plausible at all...their reliability isnt flaunt in any way and im getting pissed-WHAT SHOULD I DO....? Can i get an a/c adapter from them?

2007-06-06 07:10:55 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-06 06:55:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My notebook has two USB 1.1 ports and only one Type III PCMCIA slot. When I got my D-LINK router, it came with a DWL-G122 802.11g Wireless USB Adapter. I also purchased a DWL-G630 D-LINK AirPlus G 802.11g Wireless PCMCIA Adapter. I installed the drivers for the DWL-G630 and have been using it ever since with no problem. I also got a PCMCIA card with Firewire and USB 2.0 ports so that I can use my external (Firewire) hard drive.

Because I have only one Type III slot, I can only either get on the Net (with the DWL-G630) or use my external HDD (via the Firewire card) but not both at the same time. So, my question is: can I install the drivers for both the DWL-630 and the DWL-G122 on my PC at the same time? That way I can plug in my Firewire/USB 2.0 card to use the HDD, and plug my DWL-G122 to get Internet access (the slot is otherwise used by the DWL-G630 for that purpose), or if I want to use the PCMCIA slot for the DWL-G630 instead I can do that too.

Thanks.

2007-06-06 06:49:35 · 1 answers · asked by jalabi99 3

I've beel looking at getting a new laptop and have been looking primarily at Core 2 Duo machines. Which of the AMD chips is comperable to a Core 2, and is there a noticable performance difference?

2007-06-06 06:38:53 · 8 answers · asked by Girevik 1

mine is a compaq laptop.... wat all mc's can i use wid it??

2007-06-06 06:38:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to reload the software, but have lost the disk. The card is a D-Link DWL-650. The company provides the drivers, but no software because it's an older card. Any suggestions?

2007-06-06 06:37:33 · 2 answers · asked by Roger M 1

what is the best ethernet card I an get to get my laptop to connect to the internet at an astonishing speed?

I just brought a laptop and wanted to know if anyone knew whats the best wireless device I can buy to get my laptop to connect to the internet without a modem, noly wireless devices. Need answer ASAP.

2007-06-06 05:52:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-06-06 05:50:47 · 8 answers · asked by Haaaz 2