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upgrading p4 processor
Posted on August 15th, 2003 | 0 Comments

I have a Presario 2800 that I ordered with a 1.6ghz processor, and I was just looking on ebay, and there are some mobile p4 chips going for a couple hundred, which for me will be a good deal in a...

Re: Do you use laptop at home?
Posted on August 15th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Got to have my say what I use my laptop for, ok I have a fast home PC which is running Raid, this is basically for the internet and running Games like Unreal Tournament 2003 when I get mad and take...

Attn:ze5300 owners
Posted on August 15th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Hello, For all you ze5300 owners who are fairly competant (ie i won't take responsibility if you screw something up), could you take out your harddrive and inside the computer to the right? Do you...

How to keep all those passwords
Posted on August 15th, 2003 | 21 Comments

Hi, with all the user IDs and passwords I use and creating, what is a safe way to save or memorize the ids and passowords? I have so many IDs from all of the online shopping and online bill...

Hmonitor software q
Posted on August 15th, 2003 | 0 Comments

I forgot which thread I read this in so I'm starting a new one. Anyways, with the hmonitor software how do i set up the thermo control stuff? Also, what's a good temp for the HDD to be at (the only...

which is faster
Posted on August 15th, 2003 | 8 Comments

I want to get a laptop but I don't know what is faster a pentium-M 1.7GHz, a pentium 4-M with 2.6GHz or a pentium 4 with 3.06 they are all dell Inspiron Thankyou -- Krish...

curious?
Posted on August 15th, 2003 | 2 Comments

this is probably one of the dumbest questions.do laptops work every where like going down the road or in a plane? what is the best way to go with connection? what is best laptop and how much does it...

Thinkpad 310ED won't stop beeping with Win 98?
Posted on August 15th, 2003 | 0 Comments

My IBM Thinkpad 310ED came originally with Windows 95. I just installed Windows 98 (Second Edition). It now beeps every ten seconds so. Sounds like the battery low warning, though I disabled all...

Question about Notebook (Panasonic R2)!!!
Posted on August 15th, 2003 | 0 Comments

hi: can anyont tell me who use Panasonic R2, since i live in Australia and haven't this model sale in here. 1: Is it easy to get hot? 2: Is it the battery last long? 3: how much in hong kong now (if...

What laptop fits this bill? Suggestions please?
Posted on August 15th, 2003 | 1 Comments

Hi All! I am looking to buy a (used) laptop the prime purpose of which is supposed to be portability, so I am looking for something with these qualities in order of importance: 1. Ultralong battery...

eMachines M5310 review
Posted on August 15th, 2003 | 25 Comments

Hi guys, This is a "first impressions" review. I previously owned an Averatec 3150P, a ThinkPad T23, a Gateway 200 series (ultraportable), an Apple iBook 800mhz, and a Dell Inspiron 7500. Needless...

Margi pcmcia DVD-to-GO
Posted on August 15th, 2003 | 0 Comments

I picked this card up for my old laptop which had no tv out, and just a zoomed video slot. It worked great for showing dvd's to an external source (tv and video projector). A recent upgrade means I...

Still looking to buy dead/dying laptops
Posted on August 15th, 2003 | 1 Comments

If anyone has a dead or dying laptop for sale I'm interested in buying it. Let me know the make and model and I will give you a price. thanks. -- Trevor

battery storage
Posted on August 15th, 2003 | 2 Comments

not gonna use battery for a long time. what's the proper way to store it? recharge to full, then store... or drain to a certain amount, then store? thanks

Where can I get information about IBM ThinkPad Type Codes?
Posted on August 15th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Does anybody know where I can get a breakdown of the IBM ThinkPad type codes? For example, how do I find out what the difference is between a type 2645-4AU and a type 2646-4AU or between a 2645-3AK...

FS Amilo D8820 shuts down with heat (bios A1E)
Posted on August 15th, 2003 | 0 Comments

Hi all, I have this FS Amilo D8820 which I consider fantastic with the exception of the heat developed and the consequent fan noise. It got worse in the hot weather we now have in Europe. So I...

Re: Are laptop hard drives upgradeable?
Posted on August 15th, 2003 | 0 Comments

For the most part, they are easily upgradeable. There are a few exceptions, but quite few. Joel Konkle-Parker wrote:

Fujitsu p1110 pcmcia cd rom drive problems
Posted on August 15th, 2003 | 1 Comments

Hi, I had to reinstall XP on my lifebook its a p1110, and after that the CD rom drive doesn't show up (its a pcmcia card drive) I can't access it at all. I've reinstalled the relevent drivers and...

PLease Help!! Problem with Dell Laptop Bios Upgrade
Posted on August 15th, 2003 | 3 Comments

Hi, I installed WinXp Pro on a Dell latitude P2 laptop, it had problem commuincating with ta 3com 56K pc card modem. I was told upgrade the BIOS will fix the problem. But after I upgrade the bios...

Opinions WTD: Toshiba Widescreen P25-S507???
Posted on August 14th, 2003 | 3 Comments

Hello! Looking at this one, not for portability/weight obviously... Pentium 4 2.8Ghz DVD-R/CD-RW Best Buy after rebate = $1849 Walk out the store price = $2099