Laptops & Notebooks - August 2007

Im awaiting the arrival of my macbookpro and I was going to use it for gaming(WoW, BF2, and so on) Until I start college. I was going to use the bootcamp software to play these games. I was wondering, Is it possible to get viruses or to screw the mac up through windows xp via bootcamp? Or is it still almost impossible because ill still be using my mac?

2007-08-29 10:48:24 · 2 answers · asked by jessestrausbaugh 1

In order install Bott Camp on my Mac, I need to have "the latest firmware updates" according to the Apple website. I can find them for the Macbook, Macbook Pro 17", Macbbok Pro 15" core duo, but I can't find the update for my 15" Macbook Pro Core 2 Duo.

I know they exist, but I can't find them! HELP!

2007-08-29 10:43:37 · 1 answers · asked by Matt 2

When it says I need a copy of Windows, Can a downloaded copy of Windows burned onto a disc be acceptable?

2007-08-29 10:42:34 · 1 answers · asked by WhatTheFreak 1

I have an old Zenith Data Systems Z-Note 325L. I have seen places that sell the adapters, but they are rather expensive. Is there any way to make or modify an AC adapter to work with it? Machine is pictured here: http://www.zdsparts.com/images/znote32f.jpg
and here: http://www.zdsparts.com/images/znote32b.jpg

2007-08-29 10:21:02 · 4 answers · asked by funkytoad 3

yesss i am finally buying a macbook!!!!YEA!!! BOI~~!~~

2007-08-29 10:15:27 · 4 answers · asked by The Miz 3

the TSA agent "frisked me" and when he was done, put the wand near my laptop. I tried using it but noticed the charge was 0%! I plugged it into an outlet and it still worked. I hope the battery is still ok....it's charging right now. Would this have drained my battery and is the battery ok ya think?

2007-08-29 10:08:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

PLEASE HELP

2007-08-29 09:55:24 · 2 answers · asked by maddogg 1

Im doing engineering physics hopefully branching out to nuclear engineering. Ive finished year one and my PC- Laptop crashed.
Now i need a new one and im keen on the macbook pro. I need a laptop for:
1- word/excel/powerpoint 2-messenger/chatting/ etc 3-internet/adobe reader/etc, 4-watching movies/music, 5-other university programs like Flexpde/autocad, etc that i may not know of
So the questions at last.
Should i go for a mac? Is it a hassel to divide and work on both OS's on a mac?Does mac meet my purpose or as an engineering student or should i stick to the PC? Or is this whole mac or PC thing is blown out of proportion and at the end both are good enough for my needs? I cant afford more laptops till i graduate university, so this choice will be my last and i dont mind spending big for the one last time. Please advise.im torn between going out and trying something new, fancy and promising or sticking to the world i know the best with its known ups and downs.Thanks in advace

2007-08-29 08:13:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-29 07:09:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

well I'm shoping for a new or used laptop and I came across this site with laptops as low as 49.00. I found this to good to be true but not sure if I should purchase from them. Here is a link to the site. Take a look at some of the computers. What would you do? Do you think this is a scam site?

http://www.pcmag.com/products/0%2C%2Ctqs%3DB66715290B9ACF1CFA363ABA550D50632FF27876%2C00.asp?action=customquery&cid=&sid=1565&gridtitle=&googlequery=cs%3d182%26mt823%3d21234%26start%3d40%26sort%3darticledate%26dir%3ddesc&stpdinglp=1

2007-08-29 05:59:18 · 7 answers · asked by UCLA kid, Go BRUINS!!! 1

I put a CD into my apple laptop to try and upload it to Itunes, but it never showed up as actually being in the computer, and there is not eject button on the Mac like on other laptops. I can't find any way to get the CD out. Help please!

2007-08-29 05:57:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-29 04:46:37 · 11 answers · asked by jsprow 1

I have an IBM X40 laptop and I want to be able to recharge it in Europe. Can I do it with only a plug adapter, or do I need to somehow convert the voltage? Or can I buy a power cord which will allow me to safely charge it overseas?

2007-08-29 04:13:31 · 5 answers · asked by MFB 2

My mouse recently and suddenly began to slow down alot. My laptop is about a year old. I try to use it and it takes a few seconds to respond. It's really annoying. What could be the problem and how do I fix?

2007-08-29 04:11:18 · 8 answers · asked by SunnyDiego 3

I have dell isperion, I am just wondring can i replace my DVD ROM for my laptop, because its not working properly. It's been skipping alot.

2007-08-29 03:53:29 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

we have a toshiba Laptop A135 S2266 model using Windows Vista OS. The keyborad is not functioning but when put in a external keyboard it works.
Can anybody help me out?

2007-08-29 03:40:44 · 5 answers · asked by ruben r 1

My touchpad won't respond to me tapping it. The cursor moves fine when I run my finger over the touchpad, but it won't do anything when I tap it. What has caused this? What can I do about it? I installed three Windows updates last night, and then another one this morning. Could this have had an affect on the touchpad? I have tried restarting, but it hasn't helped.

All answers (providing they're serious) are very much appreciated. Thank you very much.

2007-08-29 02:11:07 · 1 answers · asked by Legate Tatiana 3

My Dell Inspiron 2200 has 1 bank of 1 socket for RAM, which is filled with a non-removable 256 MB. So how in the world do I get more memory??? Thank you!

2007-08-28 18:18:13 · 9 answers · asked by brownieleslie 3

HP nc8000, locks up when doing the system check in dos/ basic mode... windows does not even open. AVG is the virus protection. Any easy options?

2007-08-28 15:43:24 · 4 answers · asked by elbarkorox 1

2007-08-28 15:36:06 · 3 answers · asked by Lauren b 1

2007-08-28 14:39:41 · 3 answers · asked by williamsona69 1

2007-08-28 12:49:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-28 07:17:28 · 7 answers · asked by Salim G 1

I'm having some trouble with audio on my HP Pavilion zv5255us laptop.

The sound card/audio does work so I know it's not a problem with the drivers, but I can only get sound when I apply pressure to the laptop, usually near the headphone jack. This happens when trying to listen through the speakers and through headphones. I've recently bought a Turtle Beach Audio Advantage Amigo to help the situation and it does work perfectly with headphones but I don't think there's a way to have it work through my laptop speakers. As I travel a lot I don't want to have to buy external speakers to listen to audio without headphones but I am willing to do this if necessary. I should also note that I will by buying a new laptop in about a year so I don't want to make any costly repairs/upgrades on this laptop.

Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions.

2007-08-28 06:20:17 · 1 answers · asked by hokiepokie1982 1

Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo T5500 (2MB L2 1.66GHz 667MHz FSB)

AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2 dual core mobile technology TL-56 (1.8GHz/512KB×2 L2)

Which one should I get?

2007-08-28 05:46:12 · 11 answers · asked by Chris 2

Or would it be better to upgrade the processor from AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core processor TK-53 (512KB/1.7GHz)
to an
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5250 (1.5GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache).

2007-08-28 05:23:30 · 13 answers · asked by melp1010 4

i can't seem to find the spot, i have an hp pavillion dv6000 notebook.

2007-08-28 04:05:38 · 3 answers · asked by Leana 1

2007-08-28 03:41:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

3 hour drive

2007-08-28 03:17:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I first turn on the computer, afte the dell screen and right before the windows splash startup screen, i get this blank black screen with a gray bar on the bottom loading up with a long continuous beeping noise. It just started this yesterday and I called DELL support and let them listen to the noise and they said there wasn't any beeping code that long in their books.

Can anyone tell me how I can fix this WITHOUT having to reinstall windows? (btw, im running windows xp pro)

2007-08-28 03:15:31 · 4 answers · asked by aznraiden 1