I own an Averatec AV3500 and I'm obssessed with it. I seriously got it from one of those "freeipod" type sites that as long as you do one offer and get referrals to complete their offers, they send...

If yes..... how you liking it? Would you never NOT buy another laptop that also isn't a tablet PC?

AJC Software has released AJC Directory Synchronizer V2.1.1, a powerful Windows utility that makes it easy to compare and synchronize your laptop and desktop computers after business trips, make...

My DVD unit has died on my PCG-F590. I tried asking here and cleaning it with Windex and a Q-Tip but nothing will get it to work or let it read a CD. (The servo seems to have died and I am sure it...

I just purchased a Vaio VGN-S460 and am curious what the battery life should be while the computer is in stand by mode. This is my situation. I had my computer on all day at work plugged in, and...

I've just ordered a base-model Dell Inspiron 6000 and I plan on buying memory for an upgrade. This machine supports dual-channel memory architecture and will be running XP Home. Obviously best...

Hi I have Toshiba S1800-554 with intel lan 82557. I tried run it by slackware 10.1 2.4.29 but it doesn't work (oryginal slackware ee100,e100 module, other downloaded modules). Always: no such...

Hi I' m trying to update bios on my notebook. But since last reparation it gave to me Attempt to read flash memory ID failed. I have read that It may mean that the flash ROM is write protected. In...

I recently bought a new (reconditioned, actually) laptop, and it's great, but whilst searching for information about it on the net, I found the following post on a message...

Does anyone have these? I suppose it's from Quanta or Uniwill or something? Thanks, T.

I will probably be replacing my 5 year old notebook with a new one in the next year, and am wondering: one of my biggest concerns is that when the system freezes up, often CTRL-ALT-DELETE doesn't...

I may be going back to college this fall to get a degree in computers. One of the things I want to do at home is setup a test lab. A small network of computers I can play around on, set things up...

I need to open my toshiba satellite 4030 cdt notebook in order to replace the keyboard and the lcd panel. I have attempted it without any technical/service manual, but could not remove the cover to...

Hi there, I have this curious problem with my Centrino laptop: whenever I move the mouse or it reads from the hard disk, I hear these zipper noises coming through the audio output. It's very soft,...

I have a Toshiba NB and a Sony NB. From time to time, I may not use the NBs for a couple of weeks. The battery of Toshiba one will become exhausted and need to charge the battery before use while...

Need 2 of these. Anything reasonable out there for sale? Ed Strauss es8m@virginia.edu

i realize this is a long shot but... my trusty 600x finally gave up the ghost.. was running xp on the 20G drive. got my hands on a t40 that worked for a few weeks until the 40G hd crashed! well,...

Hi folks, Hope this is the correct group for this query - apologies if it's not. I'm looking for a backpack for a 15" laptop that is big enough to be used as a university bag as well. Ideally I'd...

On 19 Jul 2005 05:07:34 -0700, "UNIVERSAL MIND" <trippingtoo8track@yahoo.com> wrote: On 20 Jul 2005 05:29:50 -0700, "CAINE" <trippin28track@yahoo.com> wrote: This is the real Bob Scarborough of...

About three years ago I purchased a Sony PCG-300 notebook. It has a 1400 x 1050 screen. I have been squinting at the screen ever since I bought it, but I do like the tremendous amount of...