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New laptop sys
Posted on July 7th, 2003 | 1 Comments

I am looking for a top of the line laptop for portability mainly. Has to have a decent keyboard and great battery life. Wireless connectivity is also a necessity. I would like to have some...

Advice on online purchase.
Posted on July 7th, 2003 | 5 Comments

I found a Thinkpad system, with a buy now option on Ebay, restricted to pre-approved buyers. The ebay listing states the seller is in the US but when I receive the email the seller states that she is...

RE: Toshiba BT Port Error
Posted on July 7th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Thanks Oscar. I disabled the ports and so far no problem. If I remove the program and the com ports, can the com ports be reinstalled if needed? Thanks, Carol Van to reply remove NOT

Re: Resume without opening cover
Posted on July 6th, 2003 | 1 Comments

Joe McArthur <joemac@hotpop.spamblock.com> wrote in message news:<Xns939B9A91C6FADipdaily@209.242.64.100>... For what is's worth, I have the "Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby"...

Problem with COM port
Posted on July 6th, 2003 | 1 Comments

I would appreciate any advice with the following. I have an old PC running Windows 3.11 and was given this machine by a friend who was allowed to keep his laptop when he was made redundant. The PC...

Re: XP Pro vs. XP Home?
Posted on July 6th, 2003 | 5 Comments

In article <20030701231300.22953.00002661@mb-m13.aol.com>, jcblueeyes@aol.com says... connect to a domain. It doesn't have the code to do so. Can it access drives on a domain? Yes, BUT only if...

need help using pinnacle...
Posted on July 6th, 2003 | 2 Comments

My problem is I am using pinnacle with my Gateway and while it helps me to transfer my vhs to the hard drive for some reason I can't burn what I have onto a dvd-r, so if anyone can tell me what I'm...

formatting sony z505 laptop
Posted on July 6th, 2003 | 1 Comments

i have a sony vaio z505 je with external cd rom but no set up cd. Can i formatt and install win xp pro w/o set up cd? any thoughts welcome. john

Re: mouse probs with Dell laptops?
Posted on July 6th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Okay... finally found something on the Dell Community pages. It's the network card. The docking station has it's own card and the notebook has it's own. So when you dock, the notebook card is still...

PCMCIA slots not standard on Thinkpads?
Posted on July 6th, 2003 | 1 Comments

HI... I need your help if you have experience with old Thinkpads. I have two Thinkpads here....an old 755cd (9545-FBK ) and a 770Z (9549-81U). The old 755cd has an intermittent problem with the...

Verizon 128K Network ,only pay airtime charges
Posted on July 6th, 2003 | 0 Comments

The 128K Express Network is now included with all new Verizon contracts. With some foot work it can be added to all old plans for no charge. Basic setup for the MOT T720 phone: You must call and...

Question: which videocard is best?
Posted on July 6th, 2003 | 2 Comments

1. nVidia GeForce FX Go5600 with 3D performance or 2. ATI Radeon IGP 340M 64 Mb shared Which one gives the best results? Thanks you in advance!!!

Extigy clones for 4.1
Posted on July 6th, 2003 | 0 Comments

I would like a front-rear audio system for my notebook. What are the alternatives to the Extigy? Thanks Marco Benvegnu' www.benve.com ]

Which newer brand name (e.g., Toshiba) notebooks to get with these requirements?
Posted on July 6th, 2003 | 6 Comments

Hi. I am looking for a brand name notebook (e.g., Toshiba, Dell, etc.) for my father who needs to upgrade his old Toshiba notebook as a workstation (it won't be used for 3D gaming or anything...

Are there notebooks with 4.1 audio out?
Posted on July 6th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Are there notebooks with 4.1 audio out? I mean a notebook with two stereo output minijacks (front and back). Thanks a lot. Marco Benvegnu' www.benve.tk ]

light thinkpad
Posted on July 6th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Hi! Does anyone know of a thinkpad with: -more than 700Mhz -less than 2Kg(the lesser the better) anything else would be "don't care"... it would be ok for it not to have CD-Rom or floppy (those...

ThinkPad A22m crashing on suspend
Posted on July 6th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Hi Since I installed a 3Com Air Connect 11 Mbps card my Thinkpad (A22m under W2K Pro, latest BIOS) hangs up inevitably on suspend, showing the death blue screen. Everything works nicely with...

laptops with best sound?
Posted on July 6th, 2003 | 2 Comments

I am considering a new machine within the next few months. I don't know exactly what I want yet and am in the early stages of sifting through reviews and specs of all the current generation laptops....

wireless router advice please
Posted on July 6th, 2003 | 2 Comments

I bought a wireless pc card for my lappy for £25 inc vat. Now i want a wireless router that is b only, i don't have a flash dual band card. Been quoted £75 for a non branded one does that sound...

Processor M ? ? ?
Posted on July 6th, 2003 | 10 Comments

I've been told that it's important to get an "M" processor in a laptop to prevent overheating. But I find that only a small percentage of the laptops carry this. I'm looking at a Sony PCG-FRG25, for...