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Difference in IBM's T and R notebooks?
Posted on August 4th, 2003 | 1 Comments

I am interested in buying an IBM notebook with the newer Pentium M processor, but I am confused by the several different product lines put out by IBM. I originally went to the IBM website to...

Notebook without Pcmcia - Can I get an adaptor?
Posted on August 4th, 2003 | 1 Comments

Hi, I have a Highlander (Clevo) Notebook P4 2.Mhz - 20GB HD, 512 RAM, Firewire, Svid out, LAN, Modem , CDRW, Floppy, but not a pcmcia slot. Is there a way I can use one. I need more firewire...

thinkpad Zoomed Video support
Posted on August 4th, 2003 | 0 Comments

I am interested in the X20-X24, X30-X31 series of Thinkpads. I have yet to find an X22 with Zoomed Video support. Does one exist? If so what is the model nunmber? Likewise, is Zoomed Video...

Connecting to a hotel's data port
Posted on August 4th, 2003 | 8 Comments

I'm new to the laptop world (just got one yesterday) and have a question about hooking up my laptop to a hotel room data port. I'll be travelling next week, and the Hyatt in Vancouver BC offers high...

Upgrade CPU for Toshiba Portege 7020CT ?
Posted on August 4th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Hi All: I owned a Toshiba Portege 7020CT that has Processor Intel® Mobile Pentium® II processor, 366MHz (1.6V). I wonder if anyone had experience upgrade the CPU to a higher speed (i.e. 500MHz)...

D800 vs I8500 vs X1000
Posted on August 4th, 2003 | 1 Comments

I am debating on which laptop to get. I was leaning towards the d800. But Best Buy currently has a great deal on Compaq's X1000: Centrino 1.3ghz, 64MB ATI Mobility Radeon 9200, 15.4" WXGA, 256MB...

Confusion on Centrino and Wifi
Posted on August 4th, 2003 | 13 Comments

I was looking to buy a new Centrino laptop. The new Sony tr1a comes with wifi built in but it is the b and not the g version of wifi. Isn't this already outdated? I am concerned that by next month...

FS: LAPTOP BLOW OUT!!!
Posted on August 4th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Please reply to scott.glass@sympatico.ca Prices in CANADIAN dollars. PII-266/64M/4.8G/CD/FLOPPY IBM 380XD 425 $

WinXP Pro, laptop performance
Posted on August 4th, 2003 | 2 Comments

Hi all Just bought a Dell D-600. 1.3 Pentium M-class with the Centrino package. 512 MB RAM, 60GB HD, 32MB radeon 9000 video card. The problem that I'm having is the performance seems no better than...

Re: Visitng Thailand need Power Adaptor for Toshiba Satelite 4005CDS
Posted on August 4th, 2003 | 0 Comments

"Dave" <david.at@verizon.net> wrote in message news:mdhXa.7809$W%3.1960@nwrdny01.gnilink.net... What does it say on the power supply? If 100-240V 50/60Hz then you are OK (Thailand uses 220V 50Hz)...

DIY laptop?
Posted on August 3rd, 2003 | 3 Comments

anyone tried homebrewing a laptop? i'd like to make a custom machine as if building a desktop. one idea we've been tossing around is to take a small desktop motherboard and rig up a portable power...

Looking for a 1.2Ghz Processor for Dell I-8100
Posted on August 3rd, 2003 | 1 Comments

I'm still looking for a 1.2GHz Processor for my I-8100. I currently have a 1.0 GHz and would like to max it out if the price was right. Reb

Re: Asus l5800c laptop. Anyone got one?
Posted on August 3rd, 2003 | 0 Comments

So, anyone ? Seen one, have one, own one ?

internet sort of times out
Posted on August 3rd, 2003 | 2 Comments

Hello, If I leave my laptop for a bit while it's downloading something (not if I'm downloading something in the Windows update kinda thing, but just a regular download). After a while, the internet...

let batt cool before recharge?
Posted on August 3rd, 2003 | 2 Comments

Hello, From my days in racing built-it-youself remote control cars, I know that if I want a battery to last, I have to let it cool before giving it a recharge. Does the same apply to laptop...

Please explain WI FI, Bluetooth, etc.
Posted on August 3rd, 2003 | 8 Comments

Hi, I'm in the restaurant business and I'm installing a T-1 line at my restaurants next week. I plan to offer patrons free wireless internet service. I know I can use a WAP, but what is the best...

Attn: all Compaq 715US owners or people who work on them
Posted on August 3rd, 2003 | 1 Comments

Yes it is possible first u need a compaq screw driver 2nd u need the new hinges if u want full write up give me ur real e-mail "marlinspike" <marlinspike@erols.com.nospam> wrote in...

Completely take apart a Dell latitude CPX-J keyboard
Posted on August 3rd, 2003 | 2 Comments

I have a CPX-J and the left control & shift key don't work intermittently. They need to be pressed very hard. I suspect this is a loose connection or needs cleaning. I've been able to take the...

Any lightweight Centrino laptops with built-in WiFi?
Posted on August 3rd, 2003 | 15 Comments

I was thinking of getting an IBM Thinkpad X series, but I notices they don't yet have built-in WiFi for those. Anyone know if there's plans to include that in them? For a lightweight laptop with only...

Floppy not recognized under windows 98
Posted on August 3rd, 2003 | 1 Comments

I just installed Windows 98 on an IBM Thinkpad 600. The laptop used to have NT on it, but I erased that as part of the new installation. Anyway, everything appears to work fine - except that the...